Associate Category Customer Sales Planning Manager (CPG)

Location: Brampton, Ontario, Canada; hybrid workplace

Salary: CAD 73,043–112,487 annually for the sales range; CAD 71,596–110,257 annually for the non-sales range

Company

hirify.global develops consumer brands and supports category, customer, and sales growth through data-driven planning and cross-functional collaboration.

What you will do

• Translate brand strategies into actionable customer selling stories using category, competitor, customer, and market insights.
• Prepare presentations, reporting, and recommendations that support business growth and customer team execution.
• Lead innovation, distribution, and customer activation initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Support integrated business planning, long-range planning preparation, business reviews, and market-dynamics analysis.
• Develop category and customer strategies across a 6-month to 2-year planning horizon.
• Support AMPS strategies covering assortment, merchandising, pricing, and shelving, using customer sales tools and market reviews.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in category management, sales, marketing, or trade management at a leading CPG company.
• University degree in Business Administration or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated success in customer management, business planning, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong Excel skills, process orientation, and analytical capability.
• Basic experience with Exceedra or another trade promotion management tool, plus experience using Nielsen WS+/Answers.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive, values-based culture focused on professional and personal well-being.
• Comprehensive health plans and a competitive pension program with company matching.
• Paid time off, including half-day summer Fridays depending on location.
• Maternity leave benefits and workplace flexibility.