Junior Quality Associate

Join GfK and help us shape tomorrow. As an NIQ company, we are the world's leading consumer intelligence firm, delivering the Full View on consumer behavior. We work to enable manufacturers and retailers better understand what consumers really want. Our name has inspired trust for over 89 years because we take pride in discovering new pathways to sustainable growth for our clients, our people, and our planet.

The Market Intelligence Data Operations Process Quality team is responsible for verifying product specifications and ensuring accuracy in the Tech and Durable Industries for market research purposes. As part of the Global Operations team of Legacy MI OPS, we handle quality checks for top-selling products across various sectors, including IT/Telecom, Major and Small Domestic Appliances, Consumer Electronics, Photo, Telecom, Automotive, DIY, and Office Stationery Sectors.

• Daily Quality checks on base of an automated created iQC Sample
• Assists in developing and implementing all Global Process Quality MI Data Operations quality products and processes.
• Ensures a high-quality standard of QC processes.
• Execute low to medium-complexity tasks under supervision
• Responsible for correct setting of QC Ratings as quality proof and a base for further QC analysis
• Ensures the global quality standards are met.
• Responsibility for standardized, transparent and neutral quality checks of GfK product master data within responsible panels/sectors.
• May respond to internal or external customer complaints

This entry-level role in the Market Research Tech and Durable Global Quality Team requires good product knowledge, internet searching skills, and familiarity with quality standards. Preference will be given to team members with strong technical knowledge of online, e-commerce, and Tech and Durable Industry products.

• Ability to complete assigned tasks on time and with the expected accuracy and completeness
• Team player with good interpersonal skills
• Product knowledge in a limited set of Product Groups
• MS Office proficiency.
• Bachelor's completed degree in any discipline with technical knowledge is preferred

Our Benefits

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

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.

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