Data Mapping & Syndication Expert

Join GfK, an NIQ company and a global leader in consumer intelligence, to play a vital role in shaping the future of understanding consumer behavior. With over 89 years of trusted experience, we empower manufacturers and retailers to gain deep insights into consumer needs, driving sustainable growth for clients, employees, and the planet. As part of our team, you will focus on developing and maintaining data mapping and taxonomy standards that improve marketplace and channel understanding, contributing to the accuracy and efficiency of consumer data syndication.

Key Responsibilities
Develop expertise in channel and marketplace schema, format, and taxonomy to ensure accurate data representation. Identify global, common, and vendor-specific attributes critical to product classification. Design, create, and maintain vendor files and templates, including header mapping files, to streamline data integration. Create and update mappings using handlebars within the Transmutation system for both vendor and common attributes. Manage channel and marketplace to Etilize category mappings using Excel and deploy these mappings on the Transmutation platform. Identify mandatory attributes missing from the Etilize Taxonomy and coordinate with category owners to incorporate them. Maintain multilingual translation dictionaries to support localized mapping requirements. Validate mapping outputs and conduct tests on Syndication Platform staging accounts to ensure data quality. Analyze test submission reports to troubleshoot taxonomy or software issues and verify CSV export outputs. Prioritize attributes for key channel and marketplace categories, managing team assignments to meet deadlines. Monitor mapping activities to guarantee timely execution and oversee billing and record management for FBBs. Define and uphold standards and guidelines for mapping processes, contributing to ongoing process improvements. Analyze rejection reports to identify root causes and allocate errors to appropriate teams. Provide training and mentoring on handlebars mapping, processes, and new or existing channel and marketplace requirements. Propose enhancements to processes or systems within your area of responsibility. Write and maintain customized FBBs following style guides, including handlebars coding and validation on the Transmutation system. Support software delivery for new functionalities related to data mapping rules, standardization, and quality assurance. Utilize AI tools to optimize daily operations and improve efficiency. Create, maintain, and update all related documentation. Manage Jira tasks, emails, and inter-departmental communications effectively. Participate in calls and meetings related to data mapping and syndication. Assist with reporting and pre-sales support activities as needed.

Required Qualifications
A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in a related field. Proficiency in Jira along with strong written and verbal communication skills. Basic coding skills and familiarity with AI tools to support automation and process improvements. A solid understanding of marketplaces taxonomy and product catalogs. Proficiency in MS Office applications, with advanced expertise in MS Excel. A university degree or equivalent education, preferably in Engineering or Technology.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
We offer a flexible working environment designed to support work-life balance. Employees benefit from volunteer time off to encourage community engagement. Access to LinkedIn Learning is provided for continuous professional development. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers personal and professional support. NIQ integrates artificial intelligence tools throughout the recruitment process to enhance efficiency and fairness, with all final hiring decisions made by humans. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring all employment decisions are free from discrimination. Join us to be part of a diverse team driving innovation and excellence in consumer intelligence.