Materials Planner - Toronto

At Mark Anthony, we are driven by an unwavering dedication to taste and innovation. We have a history of crafting new to world brands of distinction that have disrupted traditional beverage categories and completely transformed the global beverage industry. We’re on an outstanding adventure. We’re going where others aren’t, and we’re growing like others can’t as a result. And we want YOU to help write the next chapters with us.

The Mark Anthony Group of Companies is one of North America's most diversified and successful private beverage companies focused on the alcohol beverage sector. We are an innovative and entrepreneurial organization with a successful track record of building amazing company-owned and third-party brands that anticipate consumer’s tastes.

The Role

Reporting to the Manager, Materials Planning, the Materials Planner based in Toronto will be responsible for material requirements planning for multiple facilities to meet short- and long-term production plans of White Claw and other RTD products. The Materials Planner will develop and maintain the optimized material planning forecast, network and processes. This role will build a strong relationship with suppliers of RTD component materials which may include packaging, bulk alcohol, flavours, concentrates, and more.

Materials Planning:

• Collaborate with suppliers and co-packers to ensure timely ordering, delivery, and availability of materials for production.
• Minimize excess inventory and write-offs during graphic transitions or product discontinuations by developing cost-benefit analyses and strategic action plans.
• Monitor inventory levels and production plans across the supplier and co-manufacturer network to manage obsolete materials.
• Develop and maintain Excel-based tools and models to support brand renovations and supply chain efficiency.
• Serve as the single point of contact between suppliers and co-packers, proactively addressing shortages, transportation delays, and production changes to prevent downtime.
• Collaborate with the Product Development Team to ensure new mixing instructions are correctly set up in systems and communicated to stakeholders.
• Maintain and update data in the ERP system as required.
• Import & Export knowledge.

Procurement:

• Lead procurement activities for assigned commodities, including packaging materials and ingredients.
• Support the new supplier setup process, ensuring all documentation, quality, and compliance requirements are met before onboarding.
• Analyze data to develop accurate materials forecast to be shared with supplier.
• Act as a pillar support for costing, ensuring accurate cost data is available for P&L development and financial planning.
• Negotiate with suppliers to optimize cost, quality, and service levels for Supplier Performance Review.
• Work closely with Product Development and Co-Packers to ensure all suppliers are approved before material delivery.

Innovation, Costing & Master Data Management:

• Support new product launches and renovations by ensuring material availability, supplier alignment, and procurement strategies.
• Evaluate and implement innovative sourcing strategies to improve cost efficiency and supplier performance.
• Maintain and update master data related to materials, and suppliers in ERP and other systems.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of data to support decision-making and reporting.

Who You Are:

• Minimum of 2+ years of materials planning experience in a multi-plant network
• Prior CPG or Beverage Industry experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce; Supply Chain specialization preferred
• Materials planning experience
• Experience managing suppliers
• Prior experience in Inventory Planning Processes
• Highly proficient in Excel
• Understanding of ERP functionality
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work across functions, business units and geographies
• Problem solver with a bias towards action and an ownership mindset
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with others in a diverse environment
• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Total Rewards Compensation Package:

• Competitive annual salary
• Bonus plan designed to recognize company performance and individual contributions
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
• Extensive opportunities for training, development, and career growth

Mark Anthony Group is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds who are eligible to work in Canada. We thank all candidates for their interest in MAG and we will reach out to those candidates that are under consideration. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter.