JOB MISSION:

We’re building an internal Anaplan capability to support our Merchandise Financial Planning (MFP) and Assortment Planning (AP) platforms as they move from implementation into steady-state ownership. This role is the technical anchor of that team: a hands-on senior model builder who can also operate as a solution architect — designing, building, and governing the models rather than just executing against someone else’s blueprint. In this role, you will collaborate closely with broader IT, Digital Product, and business transformation teams to ensure solutions are effectively integrated, adopted, and fully leverage the capabilities of the Anaplan platform. You’ll spend your time in the models, but you’ll also participate in architectural decisions, set build standards for a small team of model builders, and serve as the internal counterweight to our systems’ integrator partners. This is a hybrid role , expected to be onsite between Tuesday to Thursday every week.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Design, develop, test, and support Anaplan solutions across Merchandise Financial Planning (MFP) and Assortment Planning (AP), including modules, lists, dashboards, workflows, and integrations.

• Leverage deep expertise in Anaplan Polaris architecture to design scalable, high-performance planning models.

• Utilize hands-on experience with Anaplan MFP and/or AP applications; experience with any Anaplan application suite is highly valued.

• Own the end-to-end technical architecture, including model design, Data Hub architecture, workspace management, sizing strategy, and performance optimization.

• Lead and support implementations utilizing Anaplan Data Orchestrator (ADO) for data ingestion, transformation, and orchestration.

• Collaborate with Digital Product, Business Transformation, and business stakeholders to understand, document, and refine application requirements.

• Establish and enforce model-building standards, documentation practices, and Anaplan Way (or equivalent) delivery methodologies across internal teams and implementation partners.

• Serve as the technical authority for partner-delivered solutions by reviewing designs, validating implementations, challenging assumptions, and ensuring architectural consistency.

• Oversee integrations between Anaplan and enterprise systems, ensuring reliable scheduling, monitoring, error handling, reconciliation, and data quality.

• Partner closely with Merchandising and Planning teams to translate business planning processes into scalable, maintainable, and user-centric Anaplan solutions.

• Provide Level 3 production support, including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, performance tuning, and post-production enhancements.

• Mentor junior, offshore, and partner model builders through code reviews, best-practice guidance, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

• Manage Anaplan tenant administration, including security management, user roles, workspace allocation, release management, and environment governance.

• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance model performance, streamline processes, and increase platform adoption across the organization.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS

• 5+ years hands-on Anaplan model building, including at least one full lifecycle implementation from design through hyper care

• Certification: At least Anaplan Level 2 Certification, Level 3 is preferable.

• Demonstrated ownership of model architecture decisions — not solely task-based build execution

• Strong data integration experience (Anaplan Connect, CloudWorks, API-based integration, or comparable ETL tooling)

• Proven ability to optimize model performance and manage workspace sizing constraints

• Ability to work directly with business stakeholders and translate ambiguous planning requirements into structured designs

• Experience working alongside systems integrators or managed service partners

• Preferred Qualifications
  • Retail, footwear, apparel, or consumer products industry experience
  • Direct experience with Merchandise Financial Planning and/or Assortment Planning processes
  • Anaplan Solution Architect certification, or active progression toward it
  • Experience leading or mentoring distributed/offshore build teams
  • Familiarity with product-lane or product-team operating models
  • Exposure to planning-adjacent data science or AI/ML use cases

Regular Associate Benefits

Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks – opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs – that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You’ll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword – it’s part of our culture.

Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.

Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.

Flexible Work Schedule

For decades we have fostered a unique culture founded on our values with a particular focus on in-person teamwork and collaboration. Our North American hybrid model encourages rich in-person experiences, showcasing our commitment to teamwork and connection, while maintaining flexibility for associates. New Balance Associates currently work in office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Our offices are fully open, and amenities are available across our North American office locations. To continue our focus on hybrid work we have introduced “Work from Anywhere” (WFA) for four weeks per calendar year. This model will help us enhance our culture while continuing to maintain elements of flexibility.