Anaplan Model Builder

Job Title: Anaplan Model Builder

Location: Hyderabad, India

Reports To: Anaplan Architect / Project Manager

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Anaplan Model Builder to lead the design, build, and deployment of Anaplan models for Commercial initiatives. In this role, you will serve as the technical expert responsible for translating complex business requirements into efficient, scalable Anaplan models, App/Dashboards that support accurate forecasting, planning, and scenario analysis across the commercial organization.

This position requires on-site presence 4 days a week in Hyderabad, working during U.S. Eastern Time Zone hours.

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