Anaplan Solution Architect

Req ID: 307377 

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

Who we are:

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative, and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. NTT DATA's supply chain consulting practice combines world-class expertise, leading-edge analytics, and market intelligence to deliver borderless, end-to-end solutions. We provide tailored, fact-based strategies that keep our clients at the forefront of change while forging the future of supply chain. Our top supply chain talent delivers actionable insights and measurable outcomes to some of today’s largest and most complex supply chains.

How You’ll Help Us:

As an Anaplan Solution Architect on the Integrated Demand and Supply Planning (IDSP)

consulting team you will help improve cost efficiency and service levels for our clients, thus increasing their supply chain’s contribution to added shareholder value and overall business effectiveness.

How We Will Help You:

Joining NTT Data is not only a job, but a chance to grow your career. We will make sure to equip, enable and encourage you with the support of our Supply Chain Consulting practice at NTT DATA.  We will help you grow your skills as you engage to grow and deliver increasingly valuable work.

Why the Role Is Important: 

NTT DATA’s IDSP consultants work closely with clients on initiatives to balance demand and supply by helping them design their demand and supply planning processes, overlay enabling technology, and ultimately, implement the executive Integrated Demand and Supply Planning process. In this role you will report to the Managing Director of Finland.

Once You Are Here, You Will: 
• Play a hands-on role in managing and delivering IDSP solutions to our clients, mainly with Anaplan technology, but potentially later on with other Planning technologies.

• Conduct standard business / technology assessments depending on project scope and client needs.

• Provide architectural guidance and establish best practices for Anaplan Supply Chain Implementation.

• The ideal candidate will also mentor other Anaplan model builders.

• Provide technical direction to all model builders/configuration leads in implementation of Anaplan Supply Chain projects.

• Set engagement objectives and scope followed by development of detailed project plans to meet specific needs of each client and engagement.

• Support sales of the NTT DATA IDSP service offerings.

• Effectively manage client relationships and joint project teams including other consultants, contractors, and client team members.

• Engage and communicate with clients at all levels of the organization during the delivery process to earn their confidence and trust.

• Responsibility for review and approval of all client deliverables in accordance with the SOW.

• Support creation of thought leadership materials (blogs, public speaking, etc.) that support NTT DATA supply chain consulting’s overall brand and positioning.

• Support the ongoing development of methodologies and new service offerings, including SaaS capabilities that generate recurring revenues where applicable.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree or college equivalent in industrial engineering, information systems, supply chain management, science, technology, math, business, economics, or related major.

• Anaplan Level 3 Model Building Certification

• 4+ years of experience in Anaplan implementation projects

• 6+ years of experience working within Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred Skills: 

• Certified Anaplan Solution Architect or Certified Anaplan Master Planner.

• Master’s degree or MBA preferred.

• Experience in supply chain consulting.

• Experience in demand planning, supply planning or inventory management within a consulting and/or equivalent environment.

• Experience working on large scale supply chain transformation initiatives.

• Experience using advanced planning and scheduling (APS) software.

• Experience implementing advanced planning and scheduling (APS) software, e.g. Anaplan, Blue Yonder, Logility, ToolsGroup, o9, SAP IBP, Kinaxis etc.

Ideal Mindset:

The ideal mindset of a Supply Chain Consulting Anaplan Solution Architect is that of an adaptable, innovative, collaborative team member whose advanced Anaplan proficiency, strategic vision, business acumen, project/program management, analytical and problem-solving skills are unmatched. This ethical, client centric, supply chain expert is an excellent communicator who has strong client collaboration skills and a thirst for continuous learning.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com

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