About This Role:

The Reference Data Specialist is responsible for coding and validating data related to specific industries or product categories (e.g., Beverages, Food, Health, and Beauty Products). You’ll collaborate closely with teams and stakeholders to ensure timely and correct client deliverables.

The Reference Data Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring accurate product categorization and reference data management across assigned markets. This position focuses on handling retailer information, maintaining high-quality reference data, and delivering precise outputs that align with NIQ standards. Unlike roles in data science or analysis, this position emphasizes the organization, validation, and maintenance of product data, rather than performing advanced statistical or predictive analyses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain high-quality reference data ensuring alignment with governance standards.
• Analyze and categorize FMCG products based on retailer-provided information.
• Research and validate product-related details using advanced internet search techniques.
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the retail industry, including product descriptions, retailer codes, scanning processes, and promotional activities.
• Utilize advanced MS Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, data interpretation, and creating KPI summaries) to support Reference Data tasks.
• Collaborate effectively with teams and stakeholders, leveraging strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Contribute to continuous improvement processes using Lean methodology.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education.
• Proficiency in English and Russian, both written and spoken, is essential.
• Strong computer literacy, with advanced MS Excel skills.
• In-depth knowledge of the Belarus market and FMCG industry.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to data quality.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Adaptability to evolving processes and environments.

We Offer:

• Work in an international, multicultural environment
• Hybrid & flexible working module
• Access to learning platforms, mentorship programs and educational support to keep developing your skills
• Life and health insurance

This role is ideal for someone with a keen eye for detail, a strong understanding of retail and FMCG dynamics, and a passion for maintaining high-quality data standards. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

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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.

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