Production Planning Coordinator

About Echelon USA

Echelon is a fast-growing, veteran-founded energy drink brand built for a community that values performance, grit, and authenticity. We're not just another drink on the shelf - we're building a movement around purpose, performance, and perseverance. 

Position Overview

Echelon USA is seeking a
Production Planning Coordinator

to oversee and optimize production activities executed through contract manufacturing partners. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate forecasting, production scheduling, inventory alignment, and on-time delivery. The ideal candidate has strong experience with ERP systems—particularly
NetSuite

—and a proven track record in production planning within a manufacturing or supply-chain environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate production schedules with contract manufacturing partners to meet demand forecasts, inventory targets, and service-level goals.
• Collaborate with
• Coordinate closely with internal teams to ensure smooth end-to-end production processes.
• Monitor production progress, resolve delays, and adjust plans as necessary based on capacity, material availability, and real-time issues.
• Act as the primary point of contact for contract manufacturers regarding production planning, timelines, and deliverables.
• Maintain all production planning data, work orders, BOM updates, and scheduling within
  NetSuite

.
- Track inventory levels, lead times, and safety stock to prevent shortages or excess.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and drive operational excellence initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with company standards, quality requirements, and manufacturing best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in production planning, supply chain, or operations—preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing production through
  contract manufacturers
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, lead times, and capacity planning.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-management skills.
• Strong Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with demand planning or S&OP workflows.
• Netsuite experience is a plus

Why Join Echelon USA?

• Opportunity to shape and scale production operations in a growing company.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.