Job Description
Job Description
Position Overview
This role serves as the subject matter expert for the Anaplan platform, responsible for designing and implementing complex, multi-dimensional models to support key business processes such as merchandise financial planning, assortment planning, sales forecasting, supply planning, and financial planning & analysis (FP&A). The position requires strong technical expertise, business acumen, and leadership skills to drive successful Anaplan deployments and optimize ongoing performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Solution Design & Architecture: Lead the end-to-end design and architecture of Anaplan models, including Data Hub, ensuring alignment with best practices and business requirements.
- Business Partnership: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and translate requirements into scalable technical designs and user stories.
- Model Development: Build, test, and deploy Anaplan models following established standards and methodologies.
- Data Integration: Manage inbound and outbound data flows between Anaplan and source systems (ERP, CRM, data warehouses) using integration tools, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Optimization & Governance: Continuously enhance models for performance and scalability, implement ALM processes, and maintain governance and security protocols.
- Leadership & Training: Provide technical guidance to development teams, mentor junior model builders, and deliver training programs to support user adoption.
- Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation including architectural diagrams, process flows, and functional specifications.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Finance, Business Administration, or a related analytical field.
- Experience:
- 5+ years in Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) or Business Intelligence.
- 3+ years of hands-on Anaplan model design and implementation experience, ideally in a lead or architect role.
- Certifications: Certified Anaplan Model Builder (Level 2/3) required; Solution Architect or Master Anaplanner preferred.
- Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of retail, apparel, or consumer goods processes, especially merchandise and supply chain planning.
- Technical Skills:
- Expert proficiency in Anaplan model building and optimization.
- Advanced data integration experience.
- Strong financial modeling and Excel skills.
- Soft Skills: Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and ability to lead solution-focused discussions.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with other planning systems (e.g., Oracle EPM).
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
- Knowledge of scripting languages or API integrations (REST APIs, Python).