Group Manager, Strategic Programs (Merchandising) (Healthcare)

Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Salary: $128,200–$192,200 CAD annually. The targeted hiring range is $128,000–$150,000.

Company

hirify.global Canada provides healthcare products, distribution services, and solutions across the continuum of care, with more than 550 employees and eight distribution centres across Canada.

What you will do

• Develop and execute strategic plans for merchandising, private label, strategic customer, distribution, and product portfolios.
• Lead pricing strategy, competitive analysis, margin optimization, and pricing governance.
• Manage vendor relationships, onboarding, product setup, code creation, and private label portfolio expansion.
• Oversee marketing plans, promotional programs, sales enablement tools, training, and strategic customer presentations.
• Lead a team of Merchandise Sales Specialists and program professionals through coaching, performance management, succession planning, and development.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to improve program performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Commerce, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of progressive experience in product management, merchandising, portfolio management, category management, strategic programs, or related commercial leadership roles.
• At least 3 years of people leadership experience, including hiring, coaching, development, and performance management.
• Experience with vendor relationships, supplier negotiations, pricing strategies, and cross-functional business initiatives.
• Knowledge of product lifecycle management, product setup, code creation, advanced analysis, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Healthcare, distribution, dental, medical, or related industry experience is preferred; an MBA is an asset.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment with engaged employees and open communication with senior leaders.
• RRSP with company matching.
• Paid vacation and personal days.
• Employee Assistance Program resources supporting physical, mental, family, and financial well-being.
• Career growth, training, recognition, referral, appreciation, and social programs.
• hirify.global Canada is committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessible recruitment processes.