Job Description

Mark Anthony Group is an entrepreneurial drinks company, built from the ground up by thinking differently, innovating and doing the unexpected. Our company is rooted in family values, a bold vision and relentless determination to continuously raise the bar and make a positive difference in consumers' lives. Founded in 1972, we've grown organically from a one-person import wine business into an international drinks company. Our hallmarks include a portfolio of iconic beverage brands--White Claw Hard Seltzer, Mike's Hard Lemonade and Ole Cocktail Co.--alongside a collection of luxury wineries in the Okanagan Valley, notably Mission Hill Family Estate, CedarCreek Estate Winery, Martin's Lane Winery, and CheckMate Artisanal Winery.

The Role

The Mark Anthony Group is looking for a Production Planner to join our team in Toronto or Vancouver. Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Production & Quality, the Production Planner will be responsible for identifying Canadian RTD production requirements. The Production Planner will build a strong relationship with the Canadian co-packers and develop a sound understanding of the co-pack network to assemble production plans aligned with targeted inventory coverage. They will also maintain strong communication channels both with co-packers and internal stakeholders and report on KPIs monthly.

Production Planning

Plan and communicate production schedule with co-packers/re-packers Maintain and update ERP system daily/weekly based on production yields, schedule changes, and pending requirements Work closely with Material Planners to understand material availability and build plans to mitigate any material shortages Maintain accurate ERP data to communicate upcoming production and material requirements to Supply and Material Planners Monitor performance relative to contractual obligations with co-packers

Production Process Improvements

Support the optimization of multi-step manufacturing to shorten lead-time and minimize waste Learn and document co-pack manufacturing capabilities to better plan production & innovation Develop and maintain master-data in ERP system to optimize producing the right amount, at the right time, at the right place, for the lowest cost.

Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Cadence

Support our S&OP cadence with inventory, pending production, and timing risk Create scenarios/options to maximize our co-pack network and minimize any write-off risk

What You Will Bring

Minimum of 2+ years of production planning experience in a multi-site network Experience with ERP/planning systems required Prior CPG or Beverage Industry experience Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Business, Engineering, or similar an asset Strong working knowledge of MS Excel, BI experience an asset Demonstrated ability to work across functions, business units and geographies - a strong background in a matrix organization is beneficial Effective business systems thinker and a good understanding of business process knowledge Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with others in a diverse environment Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects at one time 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 of our organization. We offer competitive compensation that recognizes individual and company performance. The typical hiring range for this position is

$65,000 - $70,000

annually complemented by a bonus plan ; the base pay is determined by market location and job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education.



As part of our Total Rewards program, we are also proud to offer:


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 An extensive offering of world leading learning and development programs to empower your career development - in-person and digital offerings with internationally renowned resources like Franklin Covey and Lumina
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 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.



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At Mark Anthony, we exist to

Unearth the Extraordinary:

Our Purpose is not just a statement; it is a call to action that binds us together and ignites our passion for making a difference. It is the driving force behind why we do what we do every single day, connecting our global organization across all business units, roles, and locations. We are:

Best in Our Craft

We set the standard with a pursuit of excellence that can be found in everything from our products and processes to our plants and people.

Ambitiously Curious

We stay curious, dreaming big and navigating the unknown with an enduring belief in better.

Made With Humility

We bring humility, authenticity, fun, and support to every collaboration and celebrate wins as a team.

Daringly Disruptive

We disrupt the status quo, moving fast to seize opportunities and acting scrappy to stay ahead of industry giants.