Category Planner

Bacardi • Toronto, ON

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Bacardi Canada is seeking an Eastern Canada Category Planner to join our Sales team at our Toronto Head Office. This role reports to the Commercial Planning & Activation Manager and provides support to the provinces of Ontario and Quebec. This position plays a key role in supporting the Eastern Canada sales team by managing selling materials, coordinating merchandising programs, and overseeing new product listing and customer applications. The role also supports the commercial team through SAP, invoicing, and budget reconciliation, enabling accurate reporting and informed strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate is action-oriented, highly organized, and intuitive to business needs, with strong reporting capabilities and advanced Excel skills. A strong sense of urgency and the ability to support a regional sales team in a fast-paced environment are essential. At Bacardi, we are passionate about career development. If you’re interested in building a career in the beverage alcohol industry, this role offers an excellent opportunity to learn, grow, and develop with a global organization. This is a hybrid role and the expected salary range is $65,000 to $75,000. This is a replacement role.

Requirements

• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
• 1+ year of industry experience in a similar role; knowledge of the beverage alcohol or liquor industry is a strong asset.
• Experience with SAP (PO processing, invoicing, and reconciliation) and working within database systems.
• Experience coordinating product information across local, regional, and/or global teams.
• Strong administrative, organizational, and time-management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven self-starter with the ability to work independently and drive results.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and create process efficiencies.
• Excellent communication skills with a track record of aligning internal stakeholders.
• Bilingual English/French is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage submissions to Liquor Boards and communicate key deadlines to internal stakeholders.
• Complete and coordinate all Eastern Region applications, including gift packs, value-add programs, image programs, product listings, and other customer-related submissions.
• Submit all product packaging changes in accordance with Liquor Board policies and requirements.
• Stay current on Liquor Board policies and guideline changes and communicate updates in a timely manner.
• Maintain and update the Anaplan database, ensuring accuracy and alignment with approved applications.
• Ensure database integrity, including tracking spend versus budget.
• Provide monthly budget updates and PO closing reports to Provincial Sales Managers and the Regional Director.
• Maintain and update merchandising grids and provide quarterly program overviews.
• Update regional sell sheets as required.
• Communicate approved applications and updates to the Commercial & and the Supply Chain team.
• Coordinate merchandising programs and selling material distribution for the Eastern Canada team.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay Package
• Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered ( i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community)
• Retirement/Pension Plan
• Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees