Sporting Fashion & Goods
Lead Anaplan Solution Architect / Model Builder
Mid Level
Zürich, Switzerland
in office
Full time
Digital, Product & TechEngineering & DevelopmentData & CRM SystemsIT & Infrastructure
Job description
About the Role
This role shapes the overarching architecture, performance, and continuous evolution of enterprise planning solutions across the business. Reporting to the Head of Technology, it takes technical ownership of core backend and frontend environments, translating complex business processes into scalable, high-impact systems. Acting as both a strategic partner and solution architect, the position drives end-to-end platform initiatives, strengthens system integrations, and supports teams with robust financial and supply planning capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the technical architecture and platform health of planning models as Anaplan Solution Architect / Model Builder, guiding backend and frontend enhancements alongside system integrations.
- Lead end-to-end Anaplan initiatives from initial requirements engineering through model building, rigorous testing, go-live support, and continuous refinement.
- Partner with key stakeholders across business functions to evaluate operational needs and co-create value-adding enterprise planning solutions.
- Communicate technical outcomes, platform architecture decisions, and strategic impacts clearly to diverse technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Build and maintain Anaplan models following established best practices, ensuring logical design, data integrity, and system robustness.
- Define, document, and control model architecture standards to ensure a sustainable, scalable planning environment.
- Guide cross-functional teams and facilitate end-user training to elevate technical skills, platform adoption, and planning capabilities across the organisation.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- 3–5 years of progressive experience working with complex business processes, data structures, and enterprise planning systems.
- Demonstrated track record in Anaplan model building.
- Background or strong foundational knowledge in finance, supply chain, or a related operational field.
- Broad analytical mindset with a strong passion for solving complex business challenges using modern technology.
- Previous experience in consultancy or multi-stakeholder environments, with proven capability in managing priorities and expectations in a fast-paced setting.
- Results-driven motivation with a collaborative approach to solution design and implementation.
- Technical familiarity with relational databases and large datasets.
Preferred Skills
- Anaplan Model Builder or Solution Architect certification, which is highly valued.
- Exposure to BI and query tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or SQL.
Workplace
- Hybrid role based in Zurich.
Benefits & Perks
- Access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being.
- A supportive, team-oriented atmosphere.
- Tools and environment designed to support holistic development, including opportunities to stay active, learn, explore, and innovate.
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