About This Job:
- The Reference data Specialist is responsible for Product Categorization based on Retailer's information received from various sources of Market. The specialist is responsible for Content management and maintenance of reference data across the assigned country/ies in accordance with Reference Data Standards and Governance.
- The Reference data Specialist is responsible for coding and data validation focusing on specific industry / category or set of categories (e.g. Beverages, Food, Health and Beauty Products). As Reference Data Specialist at NIQ, you have to create and deliver client outputs in a correct and timely manner.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure quality and timely management of the reference data across all countries assigned.
- Should have very good knowledge about FMCG products and Market
- Should have a basic understanding about how retailer industry is managing their stores including understanding on product descriptions and codes applied by retailers. How the products are being scanned at retailer end, various promotional activities, etc.
- Must have very good knowledge of using various internet searches to analyze and research product-related information.
- Must have very good knowledge of advanced excel techniques like Pivot table, Vlookup, Data analysis/interpretations, Creating KPI Summary etc.
- Must have very good communication/Interpersonal/Collaboration skills to work with larger team and stakeholders.
- Familiarity with Lean methodology/Continuous Improvement
Qualifications
- Educated to degree level;
- Very good level of both written and spoken English and Russian is a must ;
- Computer literacy (especially MS Excel);
- Belarus & market understanding, local country perspective;
- Being a team player with well-developed communication skills;
- With an eye for detail and paying attention to quality;
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Can adapt easily to changes
We Offer:
- Work in an international, multicultural environment
- Hybrid & flexible working module
- Access to learning platforms, mentorship programs and educational support to keep developing your skills
- Life and health insurance
- Corporate laptop and sim-card.
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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