Company Description

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.

Job Description

The Product Design and Enhancement (PDE) team is responsible for all design-related activities of the Data Science unit at NIQ, setting up the base for Retail Index reporting. The key responsibilities of PDE associate assigned to given market include: 

• Sample Design, Universe Estimation and other design-related projects for the Retail Index 
• Identification of quality risks and follow up on solutions 
• Engagement with stakeholders on scope, execution, data exchange and outcomes for assigned projects 
• Expert-level analysis of results and presentations with insights 
• Team work in virtual multi-country environment requiring effective communication with colleagues located in various countries 
• Usage of dedicated software supported by ad hoc programming and data mining 
• Identification of opportunities for innovations and tools development in the dynamic work environment 
• Analysis of processes within the area of responsibilities with recommendations on improvements 

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Operations Research or related fields 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications 
• Competency in at least one programming language (Python or R) 
• Organizational skills to manage projects (time management, prioritization, deadlines) 
• Ability to engage and communicate effectively  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Good command of English 
• Eagerness to continuously learn and adapt to changing technologies and tools 
• Knowledge of statistical inference and survey-based research 
• At least four years of work experience in FMCG, Market research, consumer research or similar industries.

Additional Information

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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NIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Our global non-discrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide. Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do by visiting the NIQ News Center: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion