Senior Data Science Consultant

Lets be unstoppable together!

Circana (formerly IRI and NPD) is the leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior. Through unparalleled technology advanced analytics crossindustry data and deep expertise we provide clarity that helps almost 7000 of the worlds leading brands and retailers take action and unlock business growth. We understand more about the complete consumer the complete store and the complete wallet so our clients can go beyond the data to apply insights ignite innovation meet consumer demand and outpace the competition.

At Circana we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth we seek and share feedback freely and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives. We have a global commitment to diversity equity and inclusion as we believe in the undeniable strength that diversity brings to our business employees clients and communities (with us you can always bring your full self to work). Join our inclusive committed team to be a challenger own outcomes and stay curious together. Learn more at www.circana.

What will you be doing

Apply and design bestinclass methodologies and statistical algorithms to answer business questions.

Build and maintain modeling engines for Circana analytics platforms using various tools such as Python R SQL Spark etc.

Utilize advanced computations/statistics and machine learning/AI methodologies.

Partner with crossfunctional teams (e.g. Technology Product etc. to build analytical solutions for some of the largest retailers and manufacturers in the world utilizing granular data at scale.

Document and present methodologies to internal and external stakeholders

Job Responsibilities

Develop processes to extract data across a multitude of platforms

Use Hive R SQL Python to write validate and maintain code to support research and data analyses

Define and lead customized research projects to develop and enhance Circana methodologies and algorithms

Maintain codebase for newly developed systems.

Document processes and procedures

Independently investigate and resolve production and client data issues

Provide accurate and timely data analysis and methodology support focused on internal and external client requests

Present research findings to internal clients.

Requirements

Post graduate degree in Economics Statistics Mathematics Operations Research Quantitative Analysis or related field

57 years of work experience in Marketing Mix

Strong statistical and quantitative analysis skills. Knowledge of Statistical Analysis techniques which are used in Marketing analytics.

Functional Responsibilities

o Evaluate different statistical approaches for developing the analytical solution. Candidate should be well versed in executing statistical models on Regression Marketing Mix Modeling Factor analysis Cluster analysis Text based mining and similar modeling approaches.

o Evaluate model effectiveness and ability to translate the statistical requirements into excel based examples.

Candidate should be proficient in writing good code in Python and PySpark.

Proficient with manipulating big data using Python SQL. A high comfort level with data manipulation and extraction of meaningful insights from large data and prior experience of working with large data is a plus.

Candidate should have good working knowledge on AI/ML and should have applied these techniques in some of their recent projects

Excellent data interpretation skills. Experience in using charting/reporting

Being creative in identifying new techniques and processes to streamline and increase efficiency and effectiveness of current workstreams is a plus.

High level of attention to detail and problem solving

Should have basic knowledge of market research & any specific knowledge on Media marketing and FMCG/CPG/Pharma industry will be an added advantage.

Knowledge on Retailer loyalty card data/Store transaction level data will be a plus.

Circana Behaviors

As well as the technical skills experience and attributes that are required for the role our shared behaviors sit at the core of our organization. Therefore we always look for people who can continuously champion these behaviors throughout the business within their daytoday role:

Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow always asking the big questions

Seek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action

Own the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices

Center on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customers

Be a Challenger: Never complacent always striving for continuous improvement

Champion Inclusivity: Fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy respect and integrity

Commit to each other: Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone

Location

This position can be located in the following area(s): Athens Greece

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Required Experience:

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