Supervisor, Planning

Dentsu Canada, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

RRSP

Paid time off

Job summary

Dentsu Canada, Inc. is seeking a Planning Supervisor in Toronto to lead a high‑performing media planning team and guide client and media planning strategy across multiple channels.

You will collaborate with trafficking, media operations and buying teams to ensure quality outcomes and support new business efforts across the Canadian Network.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of media planning experience across all media channels.
• 1+ year of experience leading a team.
• Strong people leadership and performance management.
• Excellent Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP) and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Coaches and develops a high‑performing media planning team.
• Oversees planning process for client groups and collaborates with trafficking, media operations and media buying teams.
• Ensures quality standards of planning strategy and execution.
• Prepares reporting demonstrating strategy and rationale to deliver on goals.
• Supports new business efforts for the Canadian Network.

Skills

People leadership

Analytical skills

Budgeting

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Post‑secondary Degree or Diploma in Media, Advertising, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Job Description: Our mission is to Drive Business Performance. We use data to create personalized and connected experiences that deliver transformative business outcomes. Our role is to ensure our clients meet their quantifiable business goals every day, consistently, in every market. We are entirely focused on delivering better business results through optimization, creation and analysis across all digital platforms. Our scope ranges from recommending how to use content more effectively to optimizing daily media channel performance and maximizing visibility in eCommerce platforms. The Planning Supervisor is responsible for developing a high-performing team and providing guidance on client and media planning strategy. The Planning Supervisor will oversee the entire planning process for their dedicated client groups and collaborates with trafficking, media operations and media buying teams to achieve client goals. This role is critical in enforcing and providing input into the overall media planning direction as well as overseeing the quality standards of the team’s planning strategy and execution.

Accountabilities

• Manages, coaches, and develops a team across media planning deliverables through the planning and campaign process to improve and achieve client goals.
• Coaches team to develop planning strategies that maximize media dollars and media efficiency.
• Drives employee retention by providing feedback to the Leadership and HR team to help retain top talent in Canada.
• Grows the sophistication of the team’s media knowledge, expanding into data and technology.
• Identifies development areas in team members to help achieve and drive their performance goals for the year.
• Supports the media buying teams throughout campaign activation process to maintain performance and resolves any campaign-related issues.
• Facilitates the implementation of quality control processes and systems across client groups.
• Briefs partner agencies on strategic implementation needs and roles of specific communication channels.
• Prepares reporting documentation for clients demonstrating the strategy and rationale executed to deliver on campaign goals.
• Participates and presents in new business efforts for the Canadian Network.
• Instils a high-performance, data-driven, continuous improvement culture within a shared service organization.

Qualifications

• Post‑secondary Degree or Diploma in Media, Advertising, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of media planning experience focused on All Media Channels and a minimum of 1year experience leading a team.
• Strong people leader with the ability to lead, coach and develop and retain top talent while addressing performance.
• Knowledge of bid management, campaign management and optimization process with key Data, Supply and DSP partners.
• Advanced knowledge of Media Planning and Research Tools:
• Ability to instill confidence and manage expectations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Advanced analytical skills and proficient with numbers and budgets to illustrate client business objectives.
• Strong negotiation, presentation and people skills.
• Advanced level MS Office skills: Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP), Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to collaborate with cross‑functional teams and multiple stakeholders.

Additional information Vacancy

Is this posting for the purposes of filling an existing vacancy [Y/N] The salary range for this position is $70k-77k. Actual salary within the salary range will be based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, and skills. A range of medical, dental, RRSP, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available to all permanent employees.

AI Disclosure

[dentsu] utilizes artificial intelligence tools as part of its recruitment process, as during the sourcing and screening stages. All other parts of the dentsu application and hiring processes do not utilize artificial intelligence tools. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds foster a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better business results. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the clients we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to working with our candidates from all ability levels throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] or to begin a conversation about your individual accessibility needs throughout the hiring process

Location: Toronto

Brand: Dentsu Media

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

About dentsu

For over 120 years, innovation has been a core tenet of our offering – exploring new ways to reach, engage and nurture relationships with audiences. Together we drive a multiplier effect for clients at a global scale, through the development of Integrated Growth Solutions that are underpinned by our promise to clients: innovating to impact. Be a force for good. Sustainability is a vital part of our business and an important area of focus for our clients. We’re leading the way – helping to build a more sustainable planet. Dream loud. In this moment of transformation, we need our people to be fearless, embracing change and ambiguity, driven by the love for their work and excitement for the future. Team without limits. We create opportunities for connection and collaboration between our colleagues and clients, building a sense of belonging and having some fun along the way.

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