Data Scientist at NielsenIQ

Sobienie Szlacheckie, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Quality Assurance, Sample Optimization, KPI Monitoring, Root Cause Analysis, Communication, Organizational Skills, Problem-Solving, Production Processes, Panel Quality, Retail Panels, Methodology Documentation, Project Management, Extrapolation Setup

Industry

Software Development

Description

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(TM). Job Description The Data Scientist role is responsible for designing and managing universe studies, setting up the extrapolation for Retail Panels, documenting methodologies, ensuring quality assurance, and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) related to Panel Health. This role requires a strong background in data analysis, statistical modeling, and quality control processes as well as strong production system processes for PoS. Key Activities: 1. Methodology and Universe Studies: Design and manage universe studies, including project management. Document methodologies for transparency and provide clear explanations of existing methods. Review results of universe studies and insert changes in the POS Manager. Conduct impact analysis of universe studies. Design and simulate extrapolation setups for new panels and sign off on the designs. 2. Quality Assurance: Optimize samples by analyzing shop contributions, detecting MDQC (Market Data Quality Check) outliers, meeting target sample requirements, and addressing issues like empty shops and slow sales. Detect and address systematic methodological issues and prepare cleanup impacts for critical findings (end-to-end). 3. Modeling and Extrapolation: Model missing retailers completely outside the system and maintain complex models. Support the setup of modeling missing retailers in the system and hand over to Stat Ops for ongoing maintenance and execution. Implement new country-channel setups, including reviewing channel definitions, designing universes and samples, and providing setup instructions. 4. Quality Monitoring: Resolve Level 2 methodology clarification issues. Monitor KPIs and conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for panel health, focusing on samples, missing retailers, universes, copy shops, and MDQC related to samples and extrapolation. Define and specify improvement points for panel health. Qualifications Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in statistical modeling and data analysis. Experience with quality assurance and sample optimization. Ability to document and explain complex methodologies clearly. Familiarity with KPI monitoring and root cause analysis. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Knowing production processes for PoS Extensive experience of working in an international environment Strong quality orientation and solution driven Strong command of the English language Extensive experience within Panel Quality value chain High knowledge about all PoS (RMS) value chains 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 Want to keep up with our latest updates? Follow us on: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence. All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion

Responsibilities

The Data Scientist is responsible for designing and managing universe studies, ensuring quality assurance, and monitoring key performance indicators related to Panel Health. This role involves statistical modeling and data analysis to optimize samples and address methodological issues.