NielsenIQ is a global measurement and data analytics company that provides the most complete and trusted view available of consumers and markets worldwide. We provide consumer packaged goods manufacturers/fast-moving consumer goods and retailers with accurate, actionable information and insights and a complete picture of the complex and changing marketplace that companies need to innovate and grow. Our approach marries proprietary NielsenIQ data with other data sources to help clients around the world understand what’s happening now, what’s happening next, and how to best act on this knowledge.  We like to be in the middle of the action. That’s why you can find us at work in over 90 countries, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit www.niq.com.

NielsenIQ is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. 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.

Data Scientist for NielsenIQ Data Science -Data Consulting Team

Purpose of the role: The Data Analyst is responsible for:

• Being the key contact point between data science and commercial teams, helping commercial team to understand the retail products and the methodology behind it.
• Supporting the clients’ business needs and driving internal product enhancement at the same time.
• Analyzing large amounts of data captured by NielsenIQ’s research team to arrive at insights regarding trends as well as opportunities for further study/drilldown.
• Working hand in hand with the client to explain to them the specific aspects of the studies being undertaken and help the client better understand the data in a more intelligible way through a simple, but effective methodology.
• Respond to client questions regarding data irregularities and help the client understand the methodology being employed by NielsenIQ’s statistical tools.
• Create clear insights and examples, either through visualizations or through raw data analysis in order to answer the main question of WHY the data is behaving a certain way. ● Engage and align with multiple stakeholders on data requirements as well as in design for new studies. Main Accountabilities:
• Work closely with key account clients to ensure that their data requirements are satisfied and that they are satisfied with NielsenIQ’s retail analysis methodology.
• Conduct various studies within departments in NielsenIQ for updating, improving and creating new data requirements for the client.
• Understand client requirements and translate them into intelligent insights by creatively using NielsenIQ’s data.
• Contribute to creating best practices for the country/ cluster/ region and sharing them with other data departments
• Improve the product through active inputs and engagement with the Data Science team.

• Experience with facing clients and discussing with them about solutions will be helpful for the role.
• 1-2 years of experience in solving business problems in fields like consumer goods (FMCG), cosmetics or non-perishable items. Experience in consulting or market analysis is a plus.
• Good knowledge of statistical practices such as sampling, projection and statistical modelling to understand trends.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Statistics, Operations Research, or Econometrics with outstanding analytical expertise and strong technical leadership
• Proficient in Python or R, as well as Excel as a willingness to learn new softwares constantly.
• Knowledge of Visualization software such as Tableau or Power BI would help.
• Knowledge of SQL or other Database querying tools, and managing large-scale databases is key.
• Fluent Mandarin and good English is essential

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About NielsenIQ 

NielsenIQ is a global measurement and data analytics company that provides the most complete and trusted view available of consumers and markets worldwide. We provide consumer packaged goods manufacturers/fast-moving consumer goods and retailers with accurate, actionable information and insights and a complete picture of the complex and changing marketplace that companies need to innovate and grow. Our approach marries proprietary NielsenIQ data with other data sources to help clients around the world understand what’s happening now, what’s happening next, and how to best act on this knowledge.  We like to be in the middle of the action. That’s why you can find us at work in over 90 countries, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit www.niq.com.

NielsenIQ is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. 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.