Analytic Lead

Company Description

NielsenIQ is a global measurement and data analytics company providing the most complete and trusted view of consumers and markets in 90 countries covering 90% of the world’s population. Focusing on consumer-packaged goods manufacturers and FMCG and retailers, we enable customers to defy what is possible. How? We combine unparalleled datasets, pioneering technology, and the industry’s top talent to create insights that unlock innovation. Join us and change the landscape.

**Job Description**:
We are looking for a talented Advanced Analytics associate with strong communication, project management, data analysis and data interpretation skills.

You will own, coordinate, and conduct analytic projects aimed at increasing retailer’s sales in USA and Canada. You will manage and support a team and work with data, SQL code and NIQ tools. You will closely collaborate with the Customer Success and Support teams to lead execution of projects that will shape pricing decisions of today’s leading retailers.

**Responsibilities**
- Manage and supervise work of a small team of Analysts that are working with SQL, Excel and NielsenIQ tools
- Be accountable for error-free, on-time results internally and to retailer clients in US and Canada
- Be hands on involved in some adhoc requests or custom productions
- Work closely with Product Leadership, Commercial team, other Delivery Managers to support BAU and new sales
- Conduct issue-based analyses, data checks, and improve data assurance processes
- Detect opportunities to automate, develop and enhance tools and processes. Recommend actions, create a plan, and track implementation
- Cooperate with Technology teams to resolve tickets and work on new request
- Most importantly manage and facilitate communication between Analysts, Consumer Success, Support, and Tech team

**Qualifications**:
**About you**

You like to work with people, but also with data, calculations, and codes. You communicate clearly and efficiently. Managing and coordinating tasks, time and deadlines comes naturally to you. You are a Servant Leader type that believes in leading by example, empowers employees and supports them. You are curious and are interested in identifying the narratives behind numbers and logical connections between the numbers.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Economics, Engineering, Management or Marketing
- 5+ years of relevant job experience in Data Analytics, Business and/or Management
- Must be able to effectively manage time, tasks, workload, and deadlines for self and the team
- Detail oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong critical thinking skills: have the ability to identify, diagnose and offer solutions to issues
- Good knowledge of SQL and Excel
- Very strong written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- English fluency
- Knowledge of NielsenIQ data, or previous experience with NielsenIQ analytics like Price & Promotion is a plus
- International work experience would be an asset

Additional Information

**About NielsenIQ**

NielsenIQ is a global measurement and data analytics company providing the most complete and trusted view of consumers and markets in 90 countries covering 90% of the world’s population. Focusing on consumer-packaged goods manufacturers and FMCG and retailers, we enable customers to defy what’s possible. How? We combine unparalleled datasets, pioneering technology, and the industry’s top talent to create insights that unlock innovation. Join us and change the landscape.

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