Production Planning Professional

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Trimble is seeking a Production Planning Professional in Gisborne, NZ, full time onsite, to drive wood flow logistics as a Transport Planner. The role acts as the operational heartbeat, coordinating harvesting contractors and logging trucks to maximize fleet utilization while minimizing costs, and executing complex wood flow plans with specialized software to deliver reliable client outcomes and resolve bottlenecks on the ground. You’ll need strong communication to build relationships with suppliers and customers, the ability to juggle priorities and stay calm under pressure, high IT literacy, and solid time management with entitlement to work in New Zealand. Bonus points for forestry or logistics degrees, direct forestry or trucking experience, and familiarity with Smartsheet, MS Project, or dispatch platforms. How to apply: please submit an online application by clicking the Apply Now button.

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 it's 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 freight—bringing 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 Bachelor's 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 You'll Love Working With Us

At Trimble, we're not just a company that "does good"—we are a team dedicated to making a tangible, positive Real-World Impact. We build innovative solutions designed to solve the world's most critical challenges. From construction sites to transportation hubs, our work tangibly improves how people live, build, move, and grow.

• You'll work on projects that truly matter: Our purpose-driven culture means you'll 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. We're 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. You'll 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 aren't just words—they're 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. 

How to Apply: Please submit an online application for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button located in this posting.

Join a Values-Driven Team: Belong, Grow, Innovate. 

At Trimble, our core values of Belong, Grow, and Innovate aren't just words—they're 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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