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Principal Supply Chain Product Specialist

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Anaplan

Anaplan

1,001-5,000 employees

Cloud-based business planning and performance management platform

Data & Analytics
Consulting
Enterprise Software
Defense

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 offers a cloud-based platform designed for business planning and performance management. Its tools allow organizations to connect data, people, and plans, enabling them to model different scenarios, forecast outcomes, and optimize operations. Users can integrate data, perform advanced analytics, and collaborate in real-time, which enhances their decision-making processes. Anaplan distinguishes itself from competitors by focusing on a subscription-based model that provides clients with scalable access to its services, along with professional support options like training and consulting. The goal of Anaplan is to help businesses streamline their planning processes and improve overall operational efficiency.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$299.9M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2006

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-7%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The acquisition by Thoma Bravo for $10.7 billion underscores strong market confidence and provides substantial financial backing for future growth.
  • Relocating headquarters to Miami could attract new talent and foster a more dynamic corporate culture, enhancing innovation and employee satisfaction.
  • Partnerships with companies like Titan Wealth demonstrate Anaplan's ability to support complex financial planning needs, potentially leading to more high-profile collaborations.

What critics are saying

  • The relocation to Miami and recent layoffs may cause internal disruption and affect employee morale.
  • Integration of Fluence Technologies could face challenges, potentially delaying the realization of its full benefits.

What makes Anaplan unique

  • Anaplan's cloud-native platform uniquely integrates data, people, and plans across the enterprise, offering a holistic approach to business planning and performance management.
  • The company's subscription-based model ensures a steady revenue stream and allows clients to scale their usage, providing flexibility that many competitors lack.
  • Anaplan's recent acquisition of Fluence Technologies enhances its platform with advanced financial consolidation and reporting capabilities, setting it apart from other SaaS providers.

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