Data Model Builder, Level 1

Daikin • Waller, TX

3d

About The Position

The Data Model Builder will work with different departments throughout the company (Finance, Sales Planning, Manufacturing, etc.) to build planning models in Anaplan to help automate and improve each department's planning and analysis capabilities. This role should be able to take a requirement and develop a model in the chosen environment after appropriate in-house training. This role will require Project Management skills using Agile methods. On larger, more complex pieces of a build, direction from the Manager or other more experienced peers may be needed. This role will also be responsible for supporting end-users with models that are already in production, including answering emails & questions, providing links to resources already published, and troubleshooting/correcting defects that are identified after go-live. Great business partnering skills, clear communication, and the ability to analyze a process from start to finish to identify an issue are required. For small projects, this role would also be responsible for end-to-end implementations, including the architecture, design, development, and testing. This role will also be responsible for providing documentation of model design, as well as end-user training and change management communications at times.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of Financial Planning and Modeling
• Demonstrated analytical, quantitative & creative problem solving skills
• Effective written & verbal communication skills
• Effective organizational & time management skills including prioritization
• Effective project management skills
• Solid collaboration abilities; professional & diplomatic team builder
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects, with various teams including engineers & supply chain personnel
• Ability to apply good judgement, decision making skills including strong work ethics & integrity on the job
• 1 – 3 years of experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, MIS, Other Areas of Business, or equivalent work experience

Nice To Haves

• Financial knowledge recommended

Responsibilities

• Define Models, User Experiences/Visualizations and build standards for end-to-end implementation across the chosen platform
• Leverage business process knowledge and expertise in Anaplan to drive business process transformation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop models in Anaplan, converting business problems into technical solutions
• Project Management including defining user stories and organizing agile sprints under direction of experienced model builder
• Manage user acceptance testing and change management initiatives for all projects
• Ensure adherence to best practice and standards
• Participate in additional projects to support ongoing business needs
• Performs other tasks as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level