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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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- The Principal Analyst is responsible for Product Categorization based on Client supplied data in NIQ Brandbank Ops team. The specialist is responsible for Content management and maintenance of data across the assigned country/ies in accordance with Data Standards and Governance (incl. GSDN).

- The candidate should be an expert in coding and data validation focusing on specific industry / category or set of categories.

- Principal data Analyst must be responsible for process improvement/simplification, FTE savings, & necessary soft skills certified.

- Must have very good knowledge of market SOP & GS1 rules incl. keeping up to date on the changes





RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure quality and timely management of feedback/resolution of validation errors and warnings B2B & B2C team

- Tasks allocation between SME and Coding agent (SME gets the more difficult and complex requests)

- Expected to fulfil SME role hence able to answer most of the questions for the Coding agent

- Candidate will be responsible for handling workflow management, process expertise in absence of Team lead. Must ensure FTR approach, stakeholders connects & query management & act as a bridge between executors & decision makers.

- Must have very good knowledge of advanced excel techniques like Pivot table, Vlook up, Data analysis/interpretations, Creating KPI Summary etc.

- Must have very valuable communication/Interpersonal/Collaboration skills to work with larger team

- Ability to write good prompts and build/use agents in day to day work with be an added advantage

Qualifications ​​​​

- Educated to degree level;

- Very good level of both written and spoken English is a must (B2);

- Computer literacy (especially MS Excel);

- Being a team player with well-developed communication skills;

- With an eye for detail and paying attention to quality;

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;

- Can adapt easily to changes

Additional Information

- Flexible working environment

- Volunteer time off

- LinkedIn Learning

- Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

The role is at Level 4

Our Benefits

- Flexible working environment
- Volunteer time off
- LinkedIn Learning
- Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows.



These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/info/niqs-ai-safety-policies/

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

📌 Principal Data Operations Analyst (Chennai)
🏢 Nielseniq
📍 Chennai