Technical Engineer I

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Anaplan Model Builder to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Anaplan modeling and performance optimization with a deep understanding of business processes, allowing them to design, build, and implement effective Anaplan solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of Anaplan models for Supply Chain and Financial business functions with deep understanding of how Anaplans architecture ensuring they align with business requirements and deliver value to the organization with a focus on efficiency and scalability.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and inefficient model structures and fine-tune how Anaplan processes data and runs calculations.
• Define and govern best practices for Anaplan model design, such as managing the use of sparsity, minimizing circular references, and optimizing the size of modules and lists.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and understand requirements, translating them into functional specifications for Anaplan model designs.
• Build models for maximum performance using techniques like minimizing the use of lists with large numbers of items, optimizing module calculations, and reducing unnecessary dependencies between modules.
• Integrate data from various sources into Anaplan using bulk data imports efficiently and minimizing the impact of data loads on model performance
• Regularly review and optimize Anaplan models for performance and areas of improvement, ensuring efficient processing and quick data retrieval. Troubleshoot and resolve model-related issues as they arise.
• Design intuitive, user-friendly dashboards and interfaces in Anaplan that meet the needs of end users and provide actionable insights.
• Perform rigorous testing to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and functionality of Anaplan models.
• Document model designs, business rules, and key processes for future reference.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior model builders.
  
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Engineering degree in computer science, data science, IT or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with Anaplan as a Model Builder, including hands-on experience in designing and building complex models.
• Strong understanding of supply chain and financial planning business processes.
• Expertise in Anaplan modeling, including developing complex formulas, business rules, and reports.
• Experience in Anaplan data integration (e.g., loading data using Anaplan Connect, REST APIs, etc.).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand complex business requirements and translate them into actionable Anaplan models.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data integrity, performance, and functionality.
• Proficiency in Anaplan’s Model Building environment, including modules, views, and dashboards.
• Experience with Excel and other reporting tools is beneficial.
• Advanced Anaplan Model Builder certifications or participation in Anaplans Advanced Model Performance Optimization Training is a plus
• Experience with any Object oriented programming language (Python, Java etc) is a must.
  
  

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