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Solutions 2 GO is a premier global distributor of video game products. With operations reaching 19 countries in North, Central and South America, and partnerships that further extend to Europe, Africa, Australia and Asia, Solutions 2 GO represents all publishers in the Canadian market, offers coast-to-coast distribution in the USA and is the exclusive distribution partner for Sony PlayStation in Latin America. Our leadership, processes and partnerships have earned us a reputation as the premier provider of flexible, dynamic distribution solutions for publishers, manufacturers and retailers around the world. At Solutions 2 GO, we are moving distribution forward. If you are an achiever who is relentless in ensuring that we achieve business results and create a great company culture while doing it, then we’re looking for you!

Scope:

The Business Planning Manager will lead the sales and operational execution of go-to-market strategies, sales initiatives, and inventory lifecycle management for vendor-specific product lines across Canada and the USA. This hands-on role is responsible for managing the vendor relationship, aligning cross-functional teams, and driving the overall success of this strategic brand within the company.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Vendor Relations

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the vendor throughout the entire product lifecycle.
• Coordinate with the vendor to ensure successful product launches, marketing activations, and operational execution.
• Manage changes in vendor sales policies and procedures.
• Communicate any business-impacting issues to the vendor in a timely manner
• Align vendor expectations with S2G capabilities to ensure mutual success.

Pricing & Lifecycle Management

• Maintain and update price lists; communicate pricing changes to S2G sales and support staff.
• Recommend and oversee the execution of pricing strategies that optimize product performance over time, including the use of strategic price protections and promotional pricing.

Sales Execution

• Collaborate with Sales teams and customers to maximize sell-in and sell-through performance.
• Support Sales in preparing and delivering impactful sales presentations featuring industry insights, account-specific data, and product information.
• Lead all customer-facing transactional processes including order processing, logistics coordination, marketing fund management, and customer service.
• Partner with Sales to compile, monitor, and report on regional sell-through data, sharing insights with key stakeholders.
• Join key account sales calls with S2G sales representatives when needed.
• Organize regular meetings with the S2G Sales team to align with vendor priorities.
• Leverage sell-through data to guide and benchmark future sell-in strategies.

Trade Marketing

• Oversee all trade marketing efforts, including planning and executing promotions.
• Conduct financial analyses to assess the effectiveness of marketing programs.
• Collaborate with Central Services and Finance to ensure timely execution and reconciliation of vendor-funded initiatives.

Inventory Management and Supply Chain Coordination

• Provide Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Operations teams with essential information to execute both internal and vendor priorities, including lead times and ETAs.
• Collaborate with internal Sales Planning teams to manage corporate and customer item-level forecasts.
• Conduct regular inventory analysis to meet weeks-on-hand targets and forecasted demand.
• Challenge vendors on unrealistic inventory expectations and escalate issues as needed.
• Ensure timely fulfillment of customer replenishment orders.
• Monitor and manage eCommerce inventory and SKU strategy in alignment with Sales objectives.
• Analyze special buy opportunities and offers to confirm alignment with S2G profitability goals.

Reporting

• Work closely with the Finance team to ensure vendor payments reflect all applicable BERs, price protections, and allowances.
• Track, analyze, and report on sell-through performance and market trends to inform forecasting, promotions, and strategic planning.
• Deliver actionable insights to leadership to drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate both scheduled and ad-hoc inventory and sales reporting efforts.
• Ensure proper vendor billing for special projects outside of S2G’s standard service scope.
• Prepare and distribute monthly payment reconciliation reports.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field strongly preferred; equivalent work experience also considered.
• Proven experience in sales operations, financial process management, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and extract meaningful insights.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and a proactive, continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills; able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Outstanding communication and collaboration skills, with experience working cross-functionally across diverse teams.
• Strong presentation skills, with the ability to convey information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency in tools and systems used for tracking, reporting, and driving process improvements.
• Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel, with proficiency in other Microsoft Office applications.
• Effective team player with the ability to influence stakeholders and align cross-functional objectives.

The successful candidate will receive a conditional offer which will be contingent upon a successful background clearance obtained through our contracted third-party vendor. The standard clearance requirements depend on the position and may include some or all of the following: criminal or credit clearance, employment verification, education verification, and driver’s abstract review. If you have any questions along the way, please do not hesitate to ask.

Solutions 2 GO Inc. is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. For individuals requiring accommodations or support throughout the recruitment process please contact the HR team.

For more information on Solutions 2 GO Inc., please visit About Us.