Sr. Anaplan Model Builder

Job Description:

As an Anaplan Model Builder specializing in planning and allocation, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining Anaplan models to support our organization's forecasting, merchandise planning, and buying processes. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to understand their requirements, design efficient models, and implement solutions that enable effective decision-making.

Responsibilities: Anaplan Model Development: Design, build, and maintain Anaplan models to support various aspects of merchandise planning, including demand forecasting, merchandise planning, and inventory management.

• Data Integration: Integrate data from various sources into Anaplan, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and reliability. Work with Data teams to reconcile differences with other Alo systems.
• Optimization: Continuously refine and optimize Anaplan models to improve forecasting accuracy across all regions and expansions in categories and hierarchies.
• Training and Documentation: Develop training materials and provide guidance to end-users to ensure they can effectively use Anaplan models. Maintain documentation for models and processes.
• Testing and Validation: Conduct rigorous testing and validation of Anaplan models to ensure they meet business requirements and perform as expected.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve issues in Anaplan models in a timely manner and data to maintain the integrity of the system.
• Work closely with merchandise planners, buyers, and merchandisers to understand business requirements and translate them into effective Anaplan solutions.
• Work closely with Data engineering and BizTech teams to continuously improve data performance and troubleshooting.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

• Proven experience with 5 years as an Anaplan Model Builder, certified at level 3, ideally with a focus on merchandise planning or supply chain planning. Certified solution architect a plus.
• Strong understanding of merchandise planning processes, including demand forecasting, assortment planning, and inventory optimization.
• Proficiency in Anaplan modeling and integration with other systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Detail-oriented and able to handle complex data and models.
• Experience with SQL, Tableau and Power BI