Strategic Support Analyst (Japanese Speaker)

At Anaplan, we are a team of innovators focused on optimizing business decision-making through our leading AI-infused scenario planning and analysis platform so our customers can outpace their competition and the market.

What unites Anaplanners across teams and geographies is our collective commitment to our customers’ success and to our Winning Culture.

Our customers rank among the who’s who in the Fortune 50. Coca-Cola, LinkedIn, Adobe, LVMH and Bayer are just a few of the 2,400+ global companies who rely on our best-in-class platform.

Our Winning Culture is the engine that drives our teams of innovators. We champion diversity of thought and ideas, we behave like leaders regardless of title, we are committed to achieving ambitious goals, and we love celebrating our wins – big and small.

Supported by operating principles of being strategy-led, values-based and disciplined in execution, you’ll be inspired, connected, developed and rewarded here. Everything that makes you unique is welcome; join us and let’s build what’s next - together!

Job Overview

As an L2 Support Analyst, your primary goal will be to deliver a first-class support experience to all Anaplan customers. You will be responsible for resolving complex and often critical support issues, acting as a key player in the customer's success and journey with Anaplan. You should be a problem-solver with a strong sense of empathy, emotional intelligence, and a proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Case Ownership and Resolution: Take ownership and full accountability of L2 cases, prioritizing based on urgency and customer impact. Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues to completion, ensuring clear and empathetic communication with the customer throughout the process.

• In-depth Technical Investigation: Research and investigate multifaceted issues related to the Anaplan platform and its integration technologies. This includes analyzing applications and server logs, replicating customer issues in a test environment, and working with engineering on bug resolution.

• Customer Collaboration: Communicate with customers through case portal, and when necessary, conduct live troubleshooting sessions with customers via calls and screen sharing to efficiently gather information and resolve issues in real-time.

• Knowledge Management: Create and maintain internal knowledge base articles and documentation to assist both customers and internal teams.

• Mentorship and Training: Assist L1 Support analysts with training and mentoring to enhance their product knowledge and troubleshooting skills.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with L3 Support, Engineering, and Product Management on complex issues that require deeper investigation or architectural guidance.

Qualifications and Skills

Must-Haves

• 2+ years of proven experience in a Technical Support or Product Support role, investigating and resolving complex issues for a B2B SaaS company.

• Fluent in Japanese and English is critical

• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple high-priority issues in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

• Experience supporting high-value, enterprise-level customers where the software is business-critical.

• A self-motivated, proactive individual with a passion for learning and helping customers achieve their desired outcomes.

Desirable Skills

• Anaplan Model Builder Certification (Level 1, 2, or 3).

• Systems such as Service Now, Salesforce, Grafana & Jira

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)

We believe attracting and retaining the best talent and fostering an inclusive culture strengthens our business. DEIB improves our workforce, enhances trust with our partners and customers, and drives business success. Build your career in a place where diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging aren’t just words on paper – this is what drives our innovation, it’s how we connect, and it contributes to what makes us a market leader. We believe in a hiring and working environment where all people are respected and valued, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes people unique. We hire you for who you are, and we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day! 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive equitable benefits and all privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. 

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