Data Processing Specialist

The Reference Data Specialist is responsible for instructions of client deliverables, coding and data input validation focusing on specific industry/category or set of categories (e.g. Beverages, Food, Health and Beauty Products). As a Reference Data Specialist at NIQ, you create and deliver client outputs in a correct and timely manner.

• Responsible for instructions of client deliverables, coding and data input validation focusing on specific industry/category or set of categories.
• Does cross coding and item-related quality checks on a daily basis
• May act as a back-up to other coders when needed; conduct physical store check to validate item-related information
• Keep track/document special instructions related to category assignment
• Plan and execute a complex daily personal workload and support to meet departmental and company schedules
• Ensure accuracy throughout the process, from validation before database setup to managing samples, and identify areas for improvement
• Answer external questions and act as a liaison with everyone from clients to stakeholders; To be able to identify, investigate and coordinate the resolution of data, process, or product related queries
• Willing to be trained to be a category expert

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Admin / Statistics or any relevant subjects
• Fresh graduate or with 1 year – 2 years’ experience in data and operational areas are welcome
• FMCG background or experience as an encoder is a plus.
• Able to work as part of a team in a multicultural environment
• Passionate in data. A high degree of accuracy, good analytical skill and logical thinking.
• High level of accountability and willingness to take ownership.
• Eager to learn and willingness to grow.
• Excel is mandatory; One or more of the following would be added advantage : (SQL, R or Python)
• Proactively, willing to voice out and share opinion
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English