Sales Planning Manager, Foodservice (12 Month Contract)

High Liner Foods; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company is seeking a Sales Planning Manager in Mississauga, Ontario. The role involves optimizing sales strategies through data analysis and reporting while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and advanced proficiency in Microsoft tools, particularly Excel and Power BI. Competitive salary and benefits promote a flexible workplace culture focused on innovation and diversity.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Health, dental & vision coverage

Pay for performance incentives

Employee & Family assistance programs

Wellness Programs

Retirement Planning

Safety focused work environment

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of reporting and analysis experience, preferably using Microsoft 365 tools.
• Advanced Skills in Microsoft 365 Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Lead sales optimization through strategic planning and collaboration.
• Analyze sales data to generate insights and recommendations.
• Produce sales reports aligned with leadership expectations.
• Coordinate volume forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Oversee pricing strategies for RFPs and proposals.

Skills

Advanced Analytics Skills

Excel (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, Power Query, Data Modeling)

Power BI

Ability to interpret ambiguous requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics or a related field

Tools

Microsoft 365 Suite

Zoho CRM

Job description

Job Category: Retail Sales & Marketing

Requisition Number: SALES003572

• Posted : December 18, 2025
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

Showing 1 location

Toronto Office
85 Prologis Blvd
Mississauga, ON L5W0G4, CAN

Sales Planning at High Liner Foods is designed to managethe customeranalysis& definedsales support analysis in alignment with the organization’s development and execution of the commercial strategic and annual operating plans.

Reporting to the Sales Planning Director, the Sales Planning Manager role will provide critical support to the organization in 4 key areas: customer and channel analytics, commercial planning (strategic plan/AOP support,calendarand process creation/improvement,etc), sales/customer support and other continuous improvement projects.

• Lead sales optimization through strategic planning, S&OP collaboration, and alignment with Sales, Marketing, and Operations stakeholders.
• Deliver Actionable Insights
  • Analyze raw sales and customer data to generate high-quality insights and recommendations that shape customer and channel strategies.
• Own Reporting and Analytics
  • Produce accurate weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales reports aligned with leadership expectations. Develop KPI dashboards and advanced analytics to support business decisions.
• Lead Channel Forecasting and Budgeting
  • Coordinate volume forecasting and budgeting processes for the commercial team, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and continuous improvement.
• Manage RFP and Pricing Processes
  • Oversee RFIs, bids, and RFP responses by coordinating stakeholder input. Partner with FP&A, Sales, and Marketing on pricing strategies for updates and proposals.
• Track and evaluate sales efficiency and productivity against customer plans and channel targets, recommending corrective actions as needed.
• Champion CRM and Data Integrity
  • Maintain Channel CRM Data integrity in partnership with Sales. (Opportunities & Risks)
• Drive Process Innovation
  • Identify and implement improvements in pricing, inventory reporting, and opportunity tracking to enhance operational efficiency.
• Enable Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Serve as a key resource for internal teams seeking customer-related reporting and analytics support.
• Advance Business Intelligence
  • Coordinate customer scorecards and segment-level insights to inform business development strategies.
• Support Strategic Decisions
  • Perform ad hoc analysis for senior leadership to provide data-driven recommendations for critical business initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics or a related field
• Advanced Skills in Microsoft 365 Suite, including:
  • Excel(Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, Power Query, and Data Modeling)
  • PowerPoint(creating impactful presentations)
  • Word and Power BI
• Advanced Analytics Skills
• 2–3 years of reporting and analysis experience, preferably using Microsoft 365 tools
• Ability to interpret ambiguous requirements and translate them into actionable insights

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Zoho CRM & Zoho CRM development is a plus
• Power BI developmentexperience is a plus

What's in it for you?

Join High Liner Foods for a career where you shape your path, backed by great benefits, flexible work, and a culture of diversity, innovation, and sustainability. Immerse yourself in opportunities to make a real impact and grow with us in our mission to nourish lives. Start your adventure where endless possibilities to thrive together await.

Competitive Salary
Heath, dental & vision coverage
Pay for performance incentives
Employee & Family assistance programs
Wellness Programs
Retirement Planning
Supplemental Parental Leaves
Disability Support
Family friendly Flex policies
Volunteer hours
Learning and mentorship opportunities
Safety focused work environment

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Current employees please note: this position is referral bonus eligible! See our policy for more details.