Production Planning Professional

Drive Innovation in Wood Flow Logistics: Transport Planner

Ready to command complex wood flow operations and make a tangible impact on the forestry supply chain using specialist logistics software Trimble is looking for a dynamic coordinator to manage the delicate balance between contractor micro-requirements and forest owner macro-objectives driving peak distribution efficiency and building high-trust partnerships from the field to the front office.

About Us:

Trimble is a global technology company that connects the physical and digital worlds transforming the ways work gets done. With relentless innovation in precise positioning modeling and data analytics Trimble enables essential industries including construction geospatial and transportation. Whether its helping customers build and maintain infrastructure design and construct buildings optimize global supply chains or map the world Trimble is at the forefront driving productivity and progress.

T&L: In the Transportation & Logistics segment our solutions make it safer simpler and more efficient to move freightbringing together a global network of shippers carriers brokers and 3PLs.

What Makes This Role Great:

In this role you will act as the operational heartbeat of our regional logistics services orchestrating harvesting contractors and logging trucks to maximize fleet utilization while minimizing distribution costs. You will move beyond routine scheduling to become a high-impact problem solver directly supporting regional management and creating a positive safety-first operations culture through collaborative leadership.

Key Exciting Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and schedule harvesting contractors and logging trucks dynamically to optimize daily load uplifts and fleet utilization.
• Execute and monitor complex wood flow plans using specialized logistics software to guarantee successful commercial outcomes for clients.
• Solve immediate operational bottlenecks on the ground negotiating directly with suppliers and customers in the field when issues arise.
• Track analyze and report on critical production inventory and delivery targets to maintain supply chain transparency.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Strong professional communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships and negotiate with suppliers customers and contractors.
• Proven experience managing multiple operational priorities and solving problems calmly under pressure.
• High level of IT literacy with exceptional organizational and structured time management abilities.
• Legal entitlement to work in New Zealand.

Bonus Points For:

• Tertiary level qualification such as a Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Forestry Logistics or Business.
• Prior operational knowledge or direct experience working within the forestry or trucking industry.
• Experience utilizing advanced software tools like Smartsheet Microsoft Project or specialized transport dispatch platforms.

Logistics:

Location: Gisborne New Zealand - In Office

Why Youll Love Working With Us

At Trimble were not just a company that does goodwe are a team dedicated to making a tangible positive Real-World Impact. We build innovative solutions designed to solve the worlds most critical challenges. From construction sites to transportation hubs our work tangibly improves how people live build move and grow.

• Youll work on projects that truly matter: Our purpose-driven culture means youll be helping to build and deliver solutions that make work faster safer and more sustainable for millions of people worldwide. Our impact is tangible from connected machines that save fuel to data-driven insights that reduce waste.
• Collaborate with like-minded people: Our strong internal culture is a hidden gem. You will work with a collaborative supportive team that shares your purpose and fosters a genuine sense of belonging. Were a company of visionary pragmatists who think boldly and build things that work.
• Be an owner: Trimble thrives on individuals who take initiative and embrace ownership. Youll find an entrepreneurial spirit where success is often self-authored empowering proactive doers.

Join a Values-Driven Team: Belong Grow Innovate.

At Trimble our core values of Belong Grow and Innovate arent just wordstheyre the foundation of our culture. We foster an environment where you are seen heard and valued (Belong); where you have an opportunity to build a career and drive our collective growth (Grow); and where your innovative ideas shape the future (Innovate). We believe in empowering local teams to create impactful strategies ensuring our global vision resonates with every individual. Become part of a team where your contributions truly matter.

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Join a Values-Driven Team: Belong Grow Innovate.

At Trimble our core values of Belong Grow and Innovate arent just wordstheyre the foundation of our culture. We foster an environment where you are seen heard and valued (Belong); where you have an opportunity to build a career and drive our collective growth (Grow); and where your innovative ideas shape the future (Innovate). We believe in empowering local teams to create impactful strategies ensuring our global vision resonates with every individual. Become part of a team where your contributions truly matter.

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