Chanel Anaplan System Administrator

New York • USA

Monday, May 12, 2025

Chanel, a prestigious name in the luxury fashion industry, is renowned for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and elegance. As part of the global conglomerate, Chanel offers a unique work environment that encourages personal growth and professional development. The company values diversity and inclusivity, fostering a culture where individuals are empowered to contribute to collective progress. Chanel's dedication to sustainability, arts, and community engagement further enhances its reputation as a forward-thinking employer.

1. Lead the definition of Anaplan architectural direction and standards, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.
2. Map innovation requests to standard available functionalities and analyze custom developments to identify optimization opportunities.
3. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Anaplan’s product portfolio and monitor upcoming developments to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
4. Translate business requirements and strategic initiatives into conceptual architectural designs and solutions.
5. Define solutions in a way that allows for cost estimation, providing oversight on solution design and managing scope effectively.
6. Represent future project requirements to proactively avoid re-work costs and ensure efficient use of resources.
7. Review and approve documentation for critical system interfaces, ensuring compliance with standards and best practices.
8. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure that the solution design aligns with business goals, technical constraints, and long-term scalability.
9. Ensure adherence to Anaplan’s best practices and governance models throughout the project lifecycle, safeguarding system integrity and consistency.
10. Drive the adoption of new Anaplan features and best practices across the organization, ensuring smooth integrations and implementation.
11. Monitor and evaluate solution performance post-implementation to identify areas for further optimization and enhancement.

1. Anaplan Master Planner Certification
2. Minimum 5+ years of experience in Anaplan system design, architecture, and implementation
3. Strong understanding of architectural standards and best practices
4. Expertise in development methodologies and agile project management
5. Deep knowledge of the Anaplan product portfolio and its applications
6. Proven experience with Anaplan integration with third-party systems
7. Vendor management experience
8. In-depth understanding of Anaplan Way and Connected Planning

1. Relationship building and excellent written and verbal communication skills
2. Strong customer focus and analytical thinking for solving complex challenges
3. Ability to relay complex technical terminology into easy-to-digest everyday language

A minimum of 5 years' experience in Anaplan System Administration is required, with a focus on system design, architecture, and implementation. Experience in supply chain, merchandise, and allocation planning is preferred.

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or a related field, is preferred.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $70,100- $138,500. Base salary is one component of the total compensation, which may include bonus potential, benefits, and/or perks.

Chanel offers comprehensive wellbeing resources, family and caregiving benefits, generous paid time off policies, robust healthcare offerings, life insurance, and other incentives. Employees also have access to career and leadership development programs.

Chanel is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that values respect, empathy, and dignity for all. The company encourages employees to engage with their communities through volunteerism and supports sustainability initiatives. Chanel also invests in arts and culture, reflecting its legacy of cultural engagement.