Senior Planner, C&I Planning and Development

Location(s): Mississauga, ON - Canada
Job Schedule: Full-time, (Hybrid 4 days onsite, 1 day Remote) 
Degree Level: University or College

Sponsorship: No

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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Planner, C&I Planning and Development. to join our dynamic team at Mississauga, ON - Canada.

Leads the development, implementation, and management of a comprehensive multi-regional vehicle sales incentive portfolio and budget, leveraging market insights and performance analysis to drive sustained sales growth, improve market share, and achieve corporate business objectives.

The following position function statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed.  The position function statements reflect expectations of the fully trained, proficient incumbent who meets all performance criteria.

• Develop and manage monthly, quarterly and annual budgets/forecasts for new vehicle sales incentives. Lead presentation of monthly Incentives Proposal and Market Analysis to key stakeholders. Liaise with CMM team and senior management on a regular basis to present a detailed monthly sales budget by product (car line) with a focus on forecast accuracy. Manage the annual budget by developing forward looking budget projections based on input from CMM teams, finance and various other stakeholders. 

• Work with cross functional teams to execute monthly incentive programs on a monthly basis.  Preparation meetings include individuals from Marketing, CRM, Finance, Sales Operations and IFS.  This individual will be responsible for carefully balancing the needs of various departments to ensure optimum program development that benefits all objectives (ie. Market share, IFS utilization, loyalty, etc.).

• Oversee the development and execution of all internal and external incentive communications, including bulletins, presentations, and support materials. Ensure the timely, accurate, and effective communication of all sales programs, plans, and incentives to regional head office teams and retailers, enabling seamless implementation and alignment across the organization.

• Plan, implement, and continuously optimize national and regional incentive programs by monitoring performance, analyzing results, and evaluating effectiveness against established objectives. Provide regular insights and recommendations to key stakeholders, including Finance, Marketing (CMM), and Sales, to support data-driven decision-making. Develop and enhance reporting tools, analytics, and processes to improve data management, strengthen analytical capabilities, and increase clarity and effectiveness of program communications.

• Prepare the monthly accrual workbook for costing and finance reviews. Oversee the monthly program incentive upload process and system preparation to ensure both VIMS and websites are updated with the correct programs.

• Oversee market analysis including review of competitive incentive programs and promotional activities using a variety of sources (i.e. Unhaggle, in-market advertisements & competitive websites). 

• Support the execution of Lifecycle Management of models; Maturities & Pull-ahead Initiatives, and Renewal for returning Lease customers. Ad hoc studies and analysis related to future products, updating current lifecycle plans, and other senior management and executive requests.

The following qualification factors reflect the minimum skills and abilities required of the qualified applicant.

Occasional overnight travel.  Ability to handle multiple responsibilities and tasks while under constant pressure.

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Join us as we carry our commitment to our employees and customers into the future.

Salary Range:

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