Sales Planning Manager, Foodservice (12 Month Contract)

Sales Planning at High Liner Foods is designed to managethe customeranalysis& definedsales support analysis in alignment with the organizations 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 supportcalendarand process creation/improvementetc) sales/customer support and other continuous improvement projects.

Essential Dutiesandresponsibilities

• Drive Sales Planning Excellence
  • 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.
• Monitor Sales Performance
  • 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

• Bachelors 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
• 23 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

Whats 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.

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Required Experience:

Manager