Full-Time

Principal – Solutions Consultant

Supply Chain Product Specialist

Posted on 7/26/2024

Anaplan

Anaplan

1,001-5,000 employees

Cloud-based business planning and performance management platform

Consulting
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$163k - $220kAnnually

Senior, Expert

New York, NY, USA

Category
Procurement & Sourcing
Supply Chain Management
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Sales
Requirements
  • Experience delivering Supply Chain Management & Planning solutions
  • Experience in solutions consulting for SAAS
  • A strong Supply Chain background is essential
  • Anaplan model building experience preferred
  • Experience selling to Supply Chain Planning buyers and decision-makers
  • Consultative selling skills (questioning, listening, handling call dynamics, managing objections, closing for next steps)
  • Strong presenter, both in person and virtually
Responsibilities
  • Support the field Solution Consulting team as a Supply Chain and Application SME
  • Lead on-the-job training for the field Solution Consulting team. This will be required on a per-person and per-application basis
  • Lead Supply Chain and Applications enablement content and delivery for the field
  • Support Application-focused workshops in the sales cycle
  • Contribute to demonstration content, including tee-up slides, models & dashboards, and supporting video content
  • Support Anaplan's demonstration sales play creation in the Supply Chain space
  • Co-lead the integration of Anaplan's Supply Chain Planning Applications into industry solution end-to-end demonstrations in collaboration with Anaplan's COE
  • Work x-functionally with the Sales org and the Product team to share feedback from Sales cycles to influence the product roadmap
  • Hands-on support and expertise for large or strategic deals, including the running of demonstrations
  • Lead Application-focused proof of concepts and support any co-development of advanced proof of concepts alongside the services, product, and COE organizations
  • Generate competitive win insights, feature comparisons, etc., for Anaplan's Supply Chain Planning Applications
  • Actively contribute to the supply chain and solutions consulting organization's communities
  • Support Professional Services and Presales in determining the gap analysis between the required scope and the functionality available in the SCP Applications to aid in understanding the configuration effort

Anaplan provides a cloud-based platform for business planning and performance management, allowing organizations to connect data, people, and plans. Its tools help users model scenarios, forecast outcomes, and optimize operations, enhancing collaboration and decision-making. The company operates on a subscription model, offering features like data integration and advanced analytics, while also providing professional services such as training and consulting. Anaplan's goal is to continuously improve its platform to support businesses in making informed decisions.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$291.7M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2006

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

-1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Integration with NetApp accelerates AI initiatives, enhancing platform capabilities.
  • Acquisition of Fluence Technologies boosts financial consolidation and reporting features.
  • Partnership with Titan Wealth expands Anaplan's reach in the financial sector.

What critics are saying

  • Leadership changes may disrupt strategic continuity and execution.
  • Fluence Technologies acquisition could pose integration challenges affecting efficiency.
  • Dependence on NetApp for data storage creates potential dependency risks.

What makes Anaplan unique

  • Anaplan's cloud platform connects data, people, and plans for better decision-making.
  • The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including training and advisory.
  • Anaplan's subscription model provides a steady revenue stream and scalability for clients.

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Benefits

Insurance, Health & Wellness- Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Maternity & Paternity Leave, Unlimited PTO, Gym Discount, Sick Time

Financial & Retirement - 401k 50% match on the first 3% of base salary, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Roth 401k

Home - Bereavement Leave, Fertility Assistance, Immigration Assistance, Relocation Bonus, Remote Work

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