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Production Planner/Buyer

Seaway Plastics, Santa Rosa, California, us, 95402

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Santa Rosa, 3681 N. Laughlin Rd., Santa Rosa, California, United States of America

Job Description Posted Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Key Accountabilities

Purchasing

Vendor management

Purchasing inventoried items

Maintain IQMS inventoried items

Production Planning

Perform master planning schedule

Inventory management

On time delivery

Bill of material (BOM) setup and accuracy

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing

Create purchase order to order general supplies, raw material or any product that is needed

Confirm pricing and delivery dates of created purchase orders

Monitor and aggressively negotiate best market pricing for assigned commodities.

Analyze and implement process improvements to drive down supply chain costs, including logistics.

Finalize daily sales order transactions

Support Engineering team with initial RFQ information on resin and/or component pricing and purchases.

Setup and monitor item descriptions and standard cost in IQMS.

Production Planning

Utilize IQMS to level load the production schedule for production.

Report/communicate production inefficiencies that may jeopardize on time deliveries.

Work with shipping to coordinate shipping needs; work with receiving to ensure that inventoried item deliveries satisfy the purchase order

Perform capacity analysis of resources including equipment and labor.

Proactively analyze/monitor all required inventory items (raw, components, corrugation, etc.) to ensure production needs are met to satisfy due dates and OTD.

Inventory management and accuracy using FIFO, and A, B, C classification.

Define minimum and maximum inventory levels, and MOQ, based on open orders, forecast and lead time from vendors.

Oversee the initial setup of BOM’s.

Qualities for Success

Demonstrates Seaway Plastics Core Values

We are customer focused

We execute

We win together

We are respectful

5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with direct responsibility for supply chain processes, procurement or inventory/non-inventory items.

Professional and respectful team player

Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, peers, outside customers and vendors

Skill of versatility; adapting to the different situations when dealing with customers or vendors

Must be proficient with a computer and Microsoft Word and Excel (advanced level)

ERP expert: IQMS, SAP or Oracle

Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals, work instructions and purchase orders

Self-motivated to complete several diverse tasks with tight deadlines and minimal supervision

Capable of assessing situations and make necessary decisions to achieve company goals.

Strong organizational and time management skills

Strong written and oral communication skillsLimited physical effort, able to carry at least 25lbs

Duties are primarily performed seated. Must be able to sit and type for long periods; bending, reaching, pushing, pulling related to general administrative duties and use of office equipment.

Compensation $80,000-$100,000

PTO

Sick Time: 40hours Per Calendar Year

Paid holidays

New Year’s Day

Good Friday

Memorial Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day After Thanksgiving

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

Benefits Include

Medical

Vision

Group Basic Life

Voluntary Life Insurance

Hospital/Accident/Critical Illness Coverage

Pet Insurance

Identity Theft and Legal Services Coverage

401k with company match

For additional details and questions, contact us at hr@seawayplastics.com

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