Anaplan Solutions Architect

Perry Ellis International, Inc. represents a diverse portfolio of lifestyle apparel brands. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries owns and licenses nationally and with a brand portfolio of over 42 Brands domestically and internationally recognized brands including : Perry Ellis®, Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist® and Farah®. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including : Nike® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel.

Perry Ellis International is seeking a skilled and experienced Anaplan Solution Architect to join our team and drive the design, development, and implementation of our enterprise-wide Connected Planning solutions. This strategic position will work closely with key business functions—including Finance, Supply Chain, and Merchandising—to translate complex business requirements into scalable, efficient Anaplan models that enable data-driven decision-making and drive operational improvements across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Solution Design & Architecture : Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for the Anaplan platform, leading the end-to-end design and architecture of complex, multi-dimensional Anaplan models (including the Data Hub) to support critical business processes such as Merchandise Financial Planning, Assortment Planning, Sales Forecasting, Supply Planning, and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) .
• Business Partnership : Collaborate with business stakeholders across all levels to gather, document, and analyze requirements, translating them into scalable and efficient technical designs and user stories.
• Model Building and Development : Design, build, test, and deploy Anaplan models following Anaplan best practices (e.g., DISCO) and architectural standards.
• Data Integration : Oversee and manage data integration strategies (both inbound and outbound) between Anaplan and source systems (e.g., ERP, CRM, data warehouses) using tools like Anaplan Connect or related integration technologies, ensuring data accuracy and timeliness.
• Optimization & Governance : Continuously review, enhance, and optimize existing Anaplan models for performance, maintainability, and scalability. Lead the implementation of Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) and maintain model governance and security.
• Leadership & Training : Provide technical leadership to development teams (internal and / or external) and mentor junior model builders. Develop and deliver training programs to drive end-user adoption and proficiency.
• Documentation : Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including detailed architectural blueprints, process flows, model schematics, and functional specifications.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Skills

Perry Ellis International is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their individual background and characteristics. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, and termination. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the company's commitment to equal employment opportunities.

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