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 skills Presentation 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, BBA Master’s degree (Commerce, Statistics, Mathematics or a related field)
Exposure to SQL/Python and ML/AI and working with large datasets
Additional InformationA 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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Skills Required
- 5-8 years of relevant experience
- Bachelor's degree (any graduate; preference Math, Statistics, Economics, Commerce, BBA)
- Fluency in English (speaking and writing)
- Experience with NielsenIQ proprietary software and operations processes (CIP, GRFE, SIRVAL, GSRS)
- Problem-solving and data analysis skills
- Ability to train and explain technical elements to stakeholders
- Ability to monitor activities and KPIs, and maintain tracking/reporting
- Process improvement methodologies experience
- Project management skills (scope requirements, stakeholder management)
- Organizational and presentation skills
- Exposure to SQL and Python
- Exposure to R and Excel Macros
- Exposure to Machine Learning/AI and experience with large datasets
NielsenIQ Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about NielsenIQ and has not been reviewed or approved by NielsenIQ.
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Parental & Family Support — Public materials highlight paid parental leave in the U.S., with additional paid disability time for birth parents. Parental leave is positioned as a standout element of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Unlimited or flexible PTO is referenced alongside paid holidays and sick leave, providing broad time-off options in many roles. Actual use can vary by team norms, but the formal breadth is notable.
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Flexible Benefits — Work-from-home and hybrid arrangements are supported in many roles, with remote-friendly practices described across business lines. Flexibility is frequently positioned as a meaningful advantage.
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What We Do
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Why Work With Us
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