Book Scan Production Specialist

Location -Woking

Hybrid mode

Scan Operations runs the production cycle for 13 territories globally, ensuring retailer files are correctly set up and loaded into the database, resolving issues and applying quality criteria. They are key to ensuring data is complete and accurate for Book Research products

Responsibilities:

• To operate production software to fulfil client requirements and meet delivery schedule 100% on time and without re-work.  
• To control, support and where necessary initiate processes that collect and load electronic files from data suppliers into backend systems. To ensure loading schedules match cycle times so customer deliverable deadlines are achieved.  

To oversee the validation and aggregation of data used to supply National and International Book charts.

• To maintain and update retail panels through a comprehensive understanding of their structure and the mechanics behind them.
• To support systems by following correct procedures following system failures or data errors. To respond promptly to queries from stakeholders and customers.
• To undertake project work and support new initiatives where requested by Manager without making commitments that will impact on ‘business as usual’ targets.
• To support the Scan Comms Analyst in processing Scan retailer files and dealing with issues arising

Requirements:

• • Minimum Entry Level GCSE English and Maths
  • Highly proficient general PC skills
  • Ability to manipulate data within MS Excel
  • Demonstrated experience working to deadlines
  • Experience analyzing, validating or reconciling data
  • Ability to determine, solve or escalate problems
  • Ability to manage own workload effectively
    • Knowledge of FTP protocol
    • Knowledge of command line editors in Unix and Linux
    • Knowledge of relational databases and/or SQL script writing
    • Previous experience with Cognos or other BI tool
    • Previous experience of Book Retailing, Publishing, EPoS Systems or Market Research
    • Knowledge of the Book Industry

We Offer:

• Generous Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Gym Membership Discounts
• Cycling Solutions Scheme
• Holiday Entitlement plus additional Holiday Purchase Options
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Local Discounts (Cinema tickets, retailers etc)

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

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