Expert (SQL and Python skills preferred)

NielsenIQ; Vadodara; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

LinkedIn Learning

Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

Job summary

NielsenIQ is seeking an Expert, Input Validation with 5–8 years of data validation experience to ensure high-quality data for client insights. You will resolve technical challenges, perform root-cause analysis, and drive process improvement across CIP and related operations.

Fluency in English and ability to collaborate with onshore teams are essential. You will work on documenting processes, monitoring KPIs, and exploring automation with SQL, Python, and ML/AI to support large datasets and

Qualifications

• Min 5-8 years of experience in data validation or CIP-like domains.
• Strong problem-solving and data analysis capabilities.
• Fluent English, both speaking and writing.
• Ability to train and explain technical elements to stakeholders.
• Proven organizational and KPI monitoring skills.
• Process-driven with continuous improvement focus.
• Experience with SQL/Python and ML/AI in handling large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Resolve technical challenges and communicate with stakeholders.
• Own RCA and provide analysis of issues in discussion.
• Maintain clear project updates and respond to client queries.
• Document processes and monitor execution with updated controls.
• Identify automation opportunities and drive efficiency.
• Collaborate across Retailers, Data Science, Output Teams to improve data quality.
• Support deployment of CIP and assist remote resources on projects.
• Track KPIs and ensure data quality and on-time deliveries.

Skills

Problem-solving

Data analysis

English fluency

KPIs

Process improvement

Project management

Training / communication

Data validation

Stakeholder management

Monitoring activities

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SQL

Python

ML/AI

Job description

Operational and Technical expertise of CIP i.e. Global GRFE, SIRVAL and GSRS processes within Nielsen production factory. Responsibilities will include execution of retailer/Vendor data acquisition, validation, problem-solving and associated project work and ensure clean data for client insights. This includes understanding and representing the respective local market conditions in the operations processes, as well as executing defined country “onshore” work. This entails engaging partners like Retail Services, Retailers (clients), Data Science, Output Teams, Enablement,DS etc

Responsibilities

• Engage with the team on resolving technical challenges and ascertain newer enhancements in the tools are well understood by the team
• In case of error, engage with stakeholders to do the right communication
• Own the RCA process and work with the team to give a proper analysis of the issue(s) in discussion
• Ensure effective and clear communication with onshore and other stakeholders, provide precise project updates and manage client queries efficiently
• Define and Monitor the process execution. Get it documented and ensure implementation of a mechanism to keep these documents updated with tracking of exceptions
• Understand regular execution process with attention to detail and identify areas of automation and improvement
• Execute process automation using tools like R/Python/Excel Macros and explore the possibility of implementing advanced techniques like Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
• Everyday work revolves around ensuring the high quality of the setup used in the various markets reported by NielsenIQ as well as analyzing any potential concerns in the data which a client may have. It is an important link in the chain of NielsenIQ activities, and our analysts are often engaged in cross-department cooperation.
• Execute processes of Input Operations and associated project work. Execution work requires an understanding of aspects of the end-to-end process flow of processing data for retailer receipt to delivery and all related activities throughout the production process supporting the US.
• Execute production tasks in order to guarantee accuracy and trend ability on data in respect of scheduled deadlines and investigate data inquiries/challenges with local teams, and regional/offshore Operations for processes.
• Participate in the development and drive standardization and process efficiency for method-related process/application.
• Engage with Retailers, StatOps, Reference Data, Data Science, and Output Teams to collect information and coordinate tasks to improve data quality and drive for continuous business process improvements.
• Provide technical and process expertise to the deployment of the Consumer Information Platform (CIP); also assist remotely located resources to implement projects in the most effective way.
• Prepare accurate tracking KPI to monitor and improve quality performances (on time delivery and data accuracy) and maintain project work discipline.
• Operate in a virtual/multi-cultural environment, liaising with stakeholders and colleagues.

Working experience of proprietary software, Ops Process within NielsenIQ domain

Min 5-8 years of experience

Common business language knowledge (English): speaking and writing with fluency

Problem-solving, ability to understand and analyze data

Ability to train and to explain technical elements to different stakeholders

Ability to monitor activities, a good understanding of KPIs

Process-driven - ability to define and refine processes to ensure continual improvement in quality and on-time delivery

Proven organizational skillsPresentation skills

Process improvement methodologies

Project management skills - ability to accurately scope project requirements, manage stakeholder expectation

Bachelor’s Any Graduate, preference given to Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Commerce, BBAMaster’s degree (Commerce, Statistics, Mathematics or a related field)

Exposure to SQL/Python and ML/AI and working with large datasets

A successful Expert, Input Validation (IV) delivers timely and with quality instructions of client deliverables, coding, and data validation focusing on the retailer & manufacturer industries/category or set of categories (e.g. Beverages, Food, Health and Beauty Products). S/he is expected to identify, investigate and co-ordinate the resolution of data, process or product-related queries and also be the point of contact for commercial queries which also needs to be solved in an efficient and client-focused manner

Our Benefits

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

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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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