Transport Planner – Wood Flow Logistics

About the role

Trimble is seeking a Transport Planner to lead wood flow logistics in Gisborne, New Zealand. You will act as the operational heartbeat of regional logistics services, balancing contractor requirements with forest owner objectives to maximise fleet utilisation and minimise distribution costs.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule harvesting contractors and logging trucks dynamically to optimise daily load uplifts and fleet utilisation.
• Execute and monitor complex wood flow plans using specialised logistics software to ensure commercial success for clients.
• Resolve immediate operational bottlenecks on the ground, negotiating directly with suppliers and customers when issues arise.
• Track, analyse, and report on production, inventory, and delivery targets to maintain supply‑chain transparency.

Required profile

• 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 organisational and time‑management abilities.
• Legal entitlement to work in New Zealand.

Required skills

• Experience using specialised logistics software for wood flow planning.
• Proficiency with Smartsheet.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project.