Anaplan Model Builder

Job Title: Anaplan Model Builder

Location:

Reports To:

Job Summary:

4 days a week in Hyderabad

Key Responsibilities:

Model Design & Development

• Design and build Anaplan models using best practices (DISCO, PLANS) for Planning processes, including statistical forecasting.
• Collaborate with business and solution architects to define functional specifications and develop data flows and calculation logic.
• Develop modules, lists, dashboards, actions, and workflows tailored to user roles and business needs.
• Support Anaplan model lifecycle: requirement gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Create and maintain user documentation, training materials, and conduct user training sessions.
• Proactively identify opportunities to enhance and streamline planning processes through Anaplan capabilities.

Data Integration & Validation

• Support integration of Anaplan with upstream systems (ERP, CRM, BI tools) using ETL tools or APIs.
• Create and manage data import/export actions, processes, and error-handling routines supporting Anaplan models/apps efficiently.
• Perform data validation and reconciliation with source systems to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Demonstrated experience working with Anaplan data integrations including understanding of Anaplan data integration processes with Google Big Query/Oracle DB/SQL DB.
• Good knowledge of Google Cloud Platform Tools like Big Query and Composer.
• Good knowledge on Anaplan integrations using Anaplan bulk and transactional APIs. Other APIs loke Audit, SCIM, Cloudworks would be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of data governance practices and data management tools would be an added advantage.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Partner with business users and analysts to support UAT, training, and go-live activities.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and help maintain sprint planning and task tracking.

Maintenance & Optimization

• Monitor and enhance model performance, scalability, and usability.
• Apply naming conventions, documentation standards, and version control best practices.
• Ensure ongoing support and change management for evolving planning needs.
• Contribute to production support and documenting processes and facilitating enablement sessions to empower stakeholders with the necessary skills and knowledge to utilize Anaplan solutions effectively.

Qualifications:

• Education:

   Bachelors degree in Finance, Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

• Experience

  : 3+ years of Anaplan experience, including hands-on model building in complex supply chain environments

  .

• Technical Skills:

   Proven experience in implementing Anaplan Planning and Sales Forecast use cases. Deep understanding of Anaplan formulas, functions, model optimization techniques, and user access controls. Should be Anaplan L3 certified/Solution architect. Master Anaplanner is highly preferred. Knowledge of Administration, Polaris, Workflow, Anaplan Data Orchestrator would be a significant advantage.

Experience with data integration tools (e.g., MuleSoft, SnapLogic, Informatica) is a plus.

• Leadership Skills:

   Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

• Problem-Solving:

   Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to addressing challenges.

• Cultural Awareness:

   Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and highly dynamic environment and manage teams across different time zones. Must be multi-tasker and able to prioritize and deliver assignments with the highest quality under pressure with short deadline.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Worked on projects using

  The Anaplan Way

  or other Agile methodologies.
• Background in industries like consumer goods, retail, manufacturing, or life sciences.
• Familiarity with forecasting algorithms and KPIs used is a plus