Supply Planner

Mike’s Hard Lemonade Co.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company based in Toronto is seeking a Supply Planner to coordinate shipments and manage inventory. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and supply chain experience, preferably in the CPG or beverage industry. Strong Excel skills and excellent communication are essential for success. This position offers a competitive salary, bonus potential, and benefits including flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary

Bonus plan based on performance

Company-matched RRSP contributions

Extended health and dental benefits

Flexible 4-day-a-week in-office arrangement

Happy Hour every Wednesday

Qualifications

• Previous supply chain planning experience; CPG or beverage industry experience is an asset.
• Meticulous data entry skills; highly proficient in Excel.
• Ability to work well with others in a diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Own shipment coordination, inventory targets, and the S&OP process.
• Monitor KPI performance and maintain target service levels.
• Lead the Portfolio and Supply Review meetings on a monthly cadence.

Skills

Supply chain planning experience

Strong knowledge of MS Excel

Oral and written communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

Bachelor's degree, supply chain specialization preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Mark Anthony Group is an entrepreneurial drinks company, founded in 1972 and built on innovative thinking, bold vision, and a commitment to making a positive difference in consumers’ lives. Our portfolio includes iconic beverage brands such as White Claw Hard Seltzer, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, Dillon’s Small Batch Distillers, Olé Cocktail Co., and Más+ by Messi, along with luxury wineries in the Okanagan Valley.

The Role

Based in Toronto and reporting to the Supply Planning Manager, the Supply Planner plays a key role in keeping products moving and customers happy. You’ll own shipment coordination, inventory targets, and the S&OP process, and you’ll translate insights into impactful reporting. You’ll build strong partnerships across teams and with external stakeholders to ensure a seamless flow of goods, while maintaining a strategic focus on purchasing, movement, and storage to ensure the right products are in the right place at the right time to deliver service excellence.

Purchasing & Inventory Management

• Work with suppliers / manufacturers to order and ship finished goods to fulfill forecasted service requirements and maintain target inventory levels.
• Manage relationships with freight forwarders and warehousing partners to ensure on-time delivery and availability for forecasted requirements.
• Maintain estimated time of arrival and purchase order corrections for all open orders in your category.
• Reconcile on-hand physical inventory with system-reported inventory monthly, working closely with order management analysts to maintain system accuracy.
• Monitor and report on product expiry or risk with ad hoc reporting and analysis.

Supply Planning

• Collaborate with the internal Canadian Sales Team on strategic projects to provide supply-related expertise and insights.
• Analyze, determine, and implement strategic inventory targets by item / location for your category.
• Monitor KPI performance and maintain target service levels, inventory levels, and data integrity.
• Conduct meetings with internal sales stakeholders to discuss and support the business, taking corrective action as required.

Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Cadence

• Lead the Portfolio and Supply Review meetings on a monthly cadence with the Brands team.
• Own all at-risk items to ensure remediation actions are executed to minimize impact to customer service.
• Coordinate with the demand organization to ensure demand is understood and integrated into supply plans.
• Communicate status updates to stakeholders for at-risk items and optimize end-to-end supply chain and distribution to enhance customer service.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Who You Are

• Previous supply chain planning experience; CPG or beverage industry experience is an asset.
• Bachelor’s degree; supply chain specialization preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and Outlook; meticulous data entry skills; highly proficient in Excel.
• Understanding of ERP functionality.
• Ability to work across functions and geographies in a matrix organization.
• Effective business systems thinker with strong process knowledge.
• Ability to work well with others in a diverse environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Why Join Us?

Mark Anthony is committed to hiring, engaging, and growing qualified, talented, and motivated team members at every level. As part of our Total Rewards program, we offer:

• Competitive annual salary
• Bonus plan based on company performance and individual contributions
• Company-matched RRSP contributions
• Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans with 24 / 7 access to a primary care physician via Lumino Health
• Maternity & Adoption Leave Top Up and Paid Secondary Caregiver Leave
• Paid time off
• Access to a wide range of learning and development programs, including resources from Franklin Covey and Lumina

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Other perks

• Toronto Office located in Liberty Village (near transit)
• Flexible 4-day-a-week in-office arrangement
• Happy Hour every Wednesday

We are growing a lasting legacy in the beverage alcohol industry, with people first. Apply now!

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