Junior Data Management Specialist

Country

Belgium

Job Family

Operations

Our Mission

At Consumer Panel Services GfK, our mission is clear: to provide key information on who buys what, where, how much, how often, and most importantly, why (or why not). We take pride in delivering high-quality, uninterrupted data, expert consultancy, and unparalleled expertise to empower our clients to deliver superior customer experiences at every stage of the shopper journey.

Job Description

YouGov CP monitors the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) market in Belgium by tracking the purchase behavior of 6.000 families. These household panels continuously register their grocery purchases via our YouGov Shopper app. The data collected from these daily purchases allows us to analyze market trends in Belgium and report our findings to clients, including both product manufacturers and retailers.

Role overview:

As Junior Data Management Specialist, you will be part of our data management team, which is responsible for maintaining our databases of products and purchase records. Reporting to our Data Management Team Lead also based in Leuven, the Junior Data Management Specialist’s main task is to accurately code new products by assigning correct values to relevant product features. These products fall within the FMCG category, which includes everyday essential items commonly bought at supermarkets. Additionally, the Junior Data Management Specialist will assist in checking and processing promotion data.

You will:

• Code new products using YouGov’s tools.

• Perform quality checks on purchase data, adhering to our rules and guidelines.

• Assist the team lead in various procedures to uphold our quality standards.

You have:

• Solid data analysis skills and enjoy searching for the right information, and can combine different sources to complete our database.

• An eye for detail and can focus while processing large amounts of data.

• A proactive attitude and are not afraid to suggest improvements to existing procedures.

• Excellent MS Office skills and quickly adapt to new tools and systems.

• Fluent Dutch or French language skills, ideally both

• Fluent English language skills

• A bachelor’s or graduate degree is preferred but not essential.

What we offer:

• A challenging adventure with opportunities to develop your talents and build your career.

• An exciting work environment that fosters collaboration.

• A full-time position of 40 hours per week, with the possibility of a 32-hour work week.

• A dynamic team that values individuality, built on trust, respect, and the pursuit of the right solutions.

• A hybrid work model, allowing flexibility between remote work and our new offices located at the Vaartkom in Leuven.

We are an ethical and honest company that is wholly committed to its clients and employees. We are proud to be an inclusive workplace for all and are committed to equal employment opportunity, focusing on all of our employees reaching their full potential. 

We respect and value every employee regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, age, personality, experience, culture, faith, socio-economic status, or physical or mental disabilities.

We endorse the core principles and rights set forth in the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights and the Social Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, promoting the universal values of human dignity, freedom, equality, and solidarity.

Learn more about who we are and everything we do on: https://www.gfk-cps.com/about-gfk-cps