Senior Data Scientist (FMCG) - Mandarin Speaking

NielsenIQ; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer intelligence company in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Senior Data Scientist to innovate measurement processes in consumer behavior analysis. The role involves stakeholder management, data analysis, and Python coding, especially for the Taiwan market. Ideal candidates have a degree in relevant fields and experience in FMCG or retail. This position offers a flexible hybrid work environment with ongoing training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

LinkedIn Learning

Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in FMCG / Retail / Consumer Research.
• Mandarin speaking to support the Taiwan market.
• Strong analytical skills with data interpretation proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of new measurement innovations.
• Engage with teams to ensure product stability and quality.
• Translate methodologies to meet country-specific needs.

Skills

Knowledge of consumer behaviour

Stakeholder management

Project management

Data analysis

Python

SQL

Agile methodologies

Education

University degree in Statistics, Mathematics, or related fields

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Job description

About the Team

We are a global, diverse team that is passionate about bringing world-class solutions alive and engaging with different end2end business branches to bring the complete consumer journey to our clients. Client satisfaction and highest quality standards in the markets across the world are our core drivers and main focus areas.

About the Role

We are looking for two differently skilled Senior Data Scientists to support the implementation and activation of processes, that are reinventing the way we measure how people shop. Be part of the exciting journey to transform our panel measurement business.

In this role you work as part of the International Markets Data Science team being the SPOC (single point of contact) for Product Design & Enhancement (PDE) team would involve with our latest measurement innovation, with a focus on engaging with in-market and global teams on bringing our product alive, keep it stable and ensure the ongoing quality performance of the product. The role also need to ensure the correct translation of the method into country needs, ensuring technical correctness and drive efficient, reliable, scalable and maximally automated implementation of new innovations.

Qualifications

About You

You are a great fit to our team if you have knowledge of consumer behaviour, panels in general, consumer metrics and analytics. Experience with any e-receipt capture methodologies and experience with local Taiwan e-receipt market will be a fantastic addition. Strong stakeholder management and project management skills together with agile, solution-oriented ways of working and a high interest in decision making to bring our product forward are driving you. Within the PDE group, the profound coding experience and technical skills combined with a flexible and innovative mindset are essential skills.

We are looking for

• University degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Socio-economics or other related fields
• With at least 3 or more years of experience in FMCG / Retail / Consumer Research or any related industry
• Mandarin Speaking to support the Taiwan market
• Knowledge of/ Interest in consumers and their behaviours and e- receipt collection methodologies
• Strong aptitude for data analysis with basic knowledge of statistics, including the ability to manipulate, analyse and interpret large data sources
• Strong time management and coordination skills
• Project management experience including the skill to keep the end2end overview
• Working knowledge of Python and optimally also R; esp. in the area of data extraction, data cleaning, root cause analysis and data visualization
• Experience with SQL, working with queries and large-scale databases
• For ML only:
• Excellent communication/writing and collaboration skills, strong analytical thinking, strong leadership skills
• Excellent presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex methodologies into simple concepts
• Experience working with Commercial functions and/or clients
• Interest in agile tools and agile ways of working including team player in an agile working environment
• Ability to navigate through crisis and difficult interactions together with ability to solve problems

Additional Information

• Exciting work environment that brings people together
• Use the latest digital technologies
• Ongoing trainings to support your development
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Hybrid work

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.

For more information, visit NIQ.com

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