Pigment Architect​/Anaplan

Job Title:

Pigment Architect/Anaplan

Location:

Santa Clara, CA - Onsite

Employment Type:

Contract

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Anaplan / Pigment Architect to design, develop, and optimize enterprise planning models across Finance, Supply Chain, and Sales functions. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in the US and India to translate complex business requirements into scalable and efficient Pigment (or Anaplan) models that drive strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Model Design & Development:
• Architect, design, and build complex Pigment (and/or Anaplan) models for various business domains such as Finance (Revenue, COGS, COS, Long Range Planning, OPEX), Supply Chain (Demand Planning, Supply Forecasting, Inventory Management), and Sales (Quota, Territory, Incentive Planning).
• Ensure models are scalable, modular, and aligned with best practices in model-building standards.
• Business Collaboration:
• Partner with business stakeholders and SMEs to gather and analyze planning requirements.
• Translate business processes into efficient model structures, data flows, and calculation logic.
• Collaborate with US and India delivery teams to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Data Integration & Management:
• Work with data engineering teams to connect Pigment/Anaplan models with enterprise data sources (ERP, CRM, Data Warehouse).
• Establish and maintain data validation and reconciliation processes.
• Governance & Best Practices:
• Define and enforce model governance, documentation, version control, and security standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in model design, process efficiency, and automation.
• Testing & Deployment:
• Lead model testing, scenario validation, and user acceptance processes.
• Provide post-deployment support and continuous enhancement of existing models.
• Training & Support:
• Conduct user training sessions and create user documentation.
• Mentor and guide junior model builders or analysts on Pigment/Anaplan best practices.