Sr.Data Scientist

Key Skills

Analytical and Problem solving, Chinese, Data Analysis, Data science techniques, Deep Learning, English Proficiency, Leadership, Machine learning techniques, PowerBI, Python Programming, R Programming, Retail , Spotfire, SQL, Statistical modeling, Statistics, Tableau

Job Description

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.

Scope:

• The DC team is at the intersection between Client Team and the Data Science Team. Together, you will actively work with both stakeholders.
• Markets : Greater China and possibly some projects in Asia Pacific Region
• Global/regional/ local: Sub-Regional/Local

Purpose of the role:

• 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.
• Testing new methods, softwares and workflows constantly and checking if they can improve productivity.

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.

Qualifications

Role Requirements (list the critical experience, knowledge, qualifications, skills, and competencies needed to perform this role - over and above standard NielsenIQ leadership and personal effectiveness competencies). Mark each with E=essential, P=preferred.

• E- Excellent at applying Creative solutions to business problems using data and software. This is key. The candidate must have good business sense to solve problems and decent enough knowledge of analytics to present the findings.
• P- Experience with facing clients and discussing with them about solutions will be helpful for the role.

• E- 2-3 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.
• P- Good knowledge of statistical practices such as sampling, projection and statistical modelling to understand trends.
• P- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Statistics, Operations Research, or Econometrics with outstanding analytical expertise and strong technical leadership
• E- Proficient in Python or R, as well as Excel as a willingness to learn new softwares constantly.
• P-Knowledge of Visualization software such as Tableau or Power BI would help.

• E- Knowledge of SQL or other Database querying tools, and managing large-scale databases is key.
• P- Fluent Mandarin and good English is essential

Values and Behaviors:

Open

• Eager to face new technical challenges
• Open to changing processes, ways of working, tools, etc.
• Conduct root cause analysis and put together prevention plans in case of issues

Social

• The person is outgoing. This is important because they must manage several stakeholders at once both internally and externally
• Needs to be able to manage the demands of the client and explain to them aspects of the business in a clear way.
• Good communication skills and loves to work with the team and socialize with them.
• Likes to interact with the team and client even outside of the office.

Integral

• Analyzes data with integrity and honesty. Does not just do a half-hearted job. Will work till the end to understand everything about the problem and solve it.
• Is able to say “I don’t know” or “I don’t understand” to his superior so that he/she may improve constantly.
• Able to work independently without supervision, and can be trusted to do the work assigned.

Creative

• Likes to try out new things, not afraid of failure
• Is passionate about learning new skills, especially in technology.

About NIQ

NIQ, the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, reveals new pathways to growth for retailers and consumer goods manufacturers. With operations in more than 100 countries, NIQ delivers the most complete and clear understanding of consumer buying behavior through an advanced business intelligence platform with integrated predictive analytics. NIQ delivers the Full View.