Sr. Demand Planner

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.

• 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.

• 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 Ana planner 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 optimisation.
  • Advanced data integration experience.
  • Strong financial modelling and Excel skills.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and ability to lead solution‑focused discussions.

• Experience with other planning systems (e.g., Oracle EPM).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of scripting languages or API integrations (REST APIs, Python).