SAC Planning Developer

Accountabilities: Design, develop, and maintain SAP Analytics Cloud planning models, including dimensions, measures, hierarchies, and data structures. Build and optimize advanced formulas, calculations, data actions, and multi-actions to address complex planning requirements. Configure and enhance SAC Planning capabilities, including allocations, forecasting, simulations, scenario analysis, and version management. Develop and maintain interactive planning applications, input forms, dashboards, SAC Stories, and reporting interfaces. Implement and support data integration between SAC and SAP platforms, including SAP Datasphere, SAP S/4HANA, SAP BW/4HANA, and other enterprise data sources. Collaborate with solution architects, functional consultants, and business stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications and effective planning solutions. Optimize planning model performance, calculation efficiency, and data processing workflows. Investigate and resolve technical issues involving planning models, data actions, calculations, and system integrations. Support unit testing, system integration testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), technical documentation, and deployment activities. Maintain data accuracy and consistency while ensuring compliance with development standards and technical best practices. Requirements Strong hands-on experience with SAP Analytics Cloud, particularly SAC Planning and application development. Demonstrated experience designing and developing SAC planning models, calculations, advanced formulas, and data actions. Solid understanding of SAC Planning functionalities, including allocations, version management, forecasting, and scenario analysis. Experience building interactive planning applications, dashboards, input forms, and SAC Stories. Knowledge of SAC scripting, JavaScript, and application development capabilities. Experience integrating SAC with SAP Datasphere, SAP S/4HANA, SAP BW/4HANA, or other enterprise data platforms. Understanding of enterprise planning processes, including financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Experience with data modeling, data connectivity, performance optimization, and troubleshooting within SAC. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate functional requirements into technical solutions. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical teams and business stakeholders. Ability to work in an international, cross-functional environment and manage responsibilities with a high degree of ownership. Benefits Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Remote work flexibility, subject to project and client requirements. Opportunity to collaborate with international professionals and global life sciences clients. Access to regular workshops, internal academies, and optional training opportunities. Annual professional development allowance of CHF 1,500 (approximately JPY 280,000, as stated in the source). Flat organizational structure, close collaboration, and mentoring from senior leaders. Up to 25 days of flexibility to work from a preferred global location, subject to client approval. Annual vacation allowance of up to 20 days, depending on seniority. Additional flexibility and time-off opportunities to support work-life balance. Team integration budget for collaboration and team-building activities. Birthday gift. Anniversary bonus program for 5-, 10-, and 15-year milestones. Annual performance bonus of 10%, based on company KPIs. Employee referral rewards for successful hires, for eligible roles up to Director level.