BAKER’S DOZEN ($85,000 – $100,000)

In the murky kitchens of 13th-century England, rumors churned about a band of bakers who were cheating their customers. They were selling loaves that were deliberately undersized yet overpriced. When word of this deception reached King Henry III, he grew furious. Determined to crush the fraud, he ordered a new law, demanding steep fines and even public flogging for any baker caught in the act.

Many bakers, armed only with rudimentary tools and no scales, found it nearly impossible to ensure every loaf was perfectly measured. In order to avoid the king’s wrath, they began the practice of slipping one extra loaf into every dozen they sold. And this is how the “Baker’s Dozen” was born! What does this have to do with Match and Fable’s newest role? Nothing at all. That said, while you’re here, Woody is looking for a Production Planner for our Brampton-based client. POSITION:    PRODUCTION PLANNER LOCATION:   BRAMPTON, ONTARIO This position reports to the Sr. Manager of Production Planning and collaborates closely with Purchasing, Operations, and Sales. The Production Planner is responsible for developing and managing production schedules that meet client demand, align with business strategy and targets, and operate within available capacity. By collaborating closely with teams in Operations, Purchasing, and Sales, this role ensures customer orders are delivered on time and within budget!

RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Develop and update detailed production schedules to meet client deadlines within capacity.

·         Generate and maintain accurate production work orders following best practices.

·         Monitor capacity, material availability, and priorities to balance production plans.

·         Collaborate with Operations and Procurement to resolve constraints and avoid delays.

·         Drive continuous improvement on key production planning metrics (Fixed/Firm).

·         Schedule and release work orders to maximize efficiency and meet client needs.

·         Revise schedules as demand, capacity, or material availability change.

·         Analyze and resolve scheduling conflicts to minimize workflow disruptions.

·         Keep precise records of work orders, including quantities, timelines, and status updates.

·         Promptly communicate any schedule changes to Operations, Purchasing, and Sales.

·         Update customer Order of Record (OOR) and represent Supply Chain during client calls.

·         Daily measure and analyze the Fixed/Firm metric to identify root causes.

·         Participate in regular meetings to review production schedules, order statuses, and cross-functional plans.

REQUIREMENTS

·         3+ years in Supply Chain; production planning experience is a plus.

·         Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

·         Advanced proficiency in MS Suite (especially Excel) and in-house systems; SAGE X3 and Visual are a plus.

·         Hands-on experience with ERP systems.

·         Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and data analysis skills.

·         Ability to balance competing priorities in support of business objectives.

·         Effective at collaborating cross-functionally to achieve goals.

·         Proven track record in identifying inefficiencies and driving continuous improvements.

REMUNERATION

SALARY: $85,000 – $100,000 OTHER: benefits + vacation + life insurance WHAT NOW?

1.  Send your resume to Woody at; woody@matchfable.com.

2. Ensure the subject line reads; BAKER’S DOZEN – 6C25MTCHFBL

3. Based on the job description, please explain why you may be a fit for this position.