Consumer Data Manager

JR United Kingdom; Waltham on the Wolds; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Consumer Data Manager to oversee data management and reporting within the FMCG sector. This dynamic role involves collaborating with external data suppliers, developing strategic data initiatives, and leading continuous improvement efforts across various reporting tools. With the flexibility to work remotely while attending quarterly meetings, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to drive data governance and efficiency in a rapidly evolving environment. If you are tech-savvy, detail-oriented, and passionate about data, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in data management and reporting roles is essential.
• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Manage data contracts and ensure quality service delivery.
• Develop data strategy and integrate into internal reporting framework.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for data reporting.

Skills

Data Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Data Integration

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Tools

Nielsen

EPOS

Kantar

GFK

Mars Data Lake

SPRINT

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Location: Waltham on the Wolds, United Kingdom

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Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

Job title: EU Consumer Data Manager

Location: Remote, UK - To be able to get to Waltham or Paddington office for quarterly meetings

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services, is currently recruiting for an EU Consumer Data Manager on behalf of a highly reputable company in the FMCG industry. This is a 6-month initial contract with the flexibility to work remotely, attending either the Waltham or Paddington office for quarterly meetings or more frequently if desired.

The business has recently had a restructure of the EU food business moving from a single 3-market cluster in the region (UK, France, Germany) to 3 clusters covering 14 markets. With this increase in data requirements and increased focus on understanding performance through data, this role has been created to ensure best practice, governance, and efficiency in the region.

Responsibilities:

• Data & Contract management:
  • Single point of contact for all external data suppliers. Responsible for managing all fixed contracts in the European Consumer Data set-up, ensuring quality service delivery (e.g., Nielsen IQ).
  • Understand landscape of current providers and data coverage/frequency.
  • Define current contract costs (and notice periods) by market and supplier – including interdependencies cross-segment.
  • Identify opportunities for any cost efficiencies, e.g., change provider to existing for scale, redefine scope, ensure best fit for Food requirements.
• Development of data strategy:
  • Plot current data contracts across the different markets (i.e., Nielsen, ePOS, Panel, Digital).
  • Create map of data suppliers to ensure optimum coverage going forward, working across CMI and Category needs.
  • Roadmap to integrate into SPRINT (internal reporting framework) and regional reporting.
  • Outline cost implications across resource and technology needs.
  • Identify opportunities for harmonization and driving cost efficiencies and derive future data strategy for the region aligned with key stakeholders.
  • Collate recommendations for EU data strategy in collaboration with Senior EU CMI Lead.
• Reporting ownership and lead for continuous improvement:
  • First point of contact for troubleshooting regarding data and reporting.
  • Management of the Mars Data Lake which is the foundation for various workstreams in the organization.
  • Owner of the external reporting suite SPRINT, working with Red Slim (software partner) to ensure quality service.
  • Lead all internal communications relating to reporting and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Management of further market integration and for driving continuous improvement of the full suite of different tools across all data providers (i.e., Sprint).
  • Coordinate delivery of key EU continuous data briefs, from briefing to final delivery, and consolidating insights across data providers if necessary.

Key Skills / Experience Required:

• Experienced in Data Management and Reporting roles.
• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Tech-savvy, with experience managing data providers and data integration.
• Familiarity with Nielsen, Circana, Kantar, EPOS, GFK, or similar platforms is ideal.
• Knowledge of effective reporting practices and support processes.
• Collaborative team player with excellent communication and coordination skills.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. While the hiring process may not be expedited, we urge all interested candidates to submit their applications promptly to ensure their consideration.

To apply, please follow the instructions on our application portal. We look forward to receiving your application.