Timber Production Planner: Schedules, Inventory & Exports

Tumu Timbers; Hastings; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff benefits

Training and development

Well-being calendar

Job summary

Tumu Timbers Ltd is seeking a Production Planner to convert customer requirements into practical production schedules. You’ll coordinate across Small Centres, Optimiser and Air Seasoning, ensuring materials, stock and orders move smoothly.

A hands‑on planner who can balance demand, stock, and capacity will thrive in this role. You’ll work closely with Sales, Customer Service and production teams, maintain accurate records and help improve planning processes while upholding health and safety and

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning, scheduling, inventory control or related manufacturing.
• Strong numeracy, analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Intermediate Excel and familiarity with production/inventory systems.
• Ability to interpret orders, specifications and stock data.
• Good organisation and clear communication across office and production teams.
• Commitment to health and safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain production schedules, coordinating materials and monitoring progress.
• Plan air-seasoning activities, stock rotation and timber availability for further processing.
• Align export production with shipping dates and required lead times.
• Work with Sales and Customer Service to track orders and communicate achievable completion dates.
• Maintain inventory records, coordinate stocktakes and investigate discrepancies.
• Report on production progress, stock accuracy, yield and waste.
• Create clear standard operating procedures and improve planning processes and product flow.

Skills

Numeracy

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Health and Safety

Continuous Improvement

Education

Relevant qualification

Tools

Excel

Production systems

Job description

Tumu Timbers Ltd is seeking a Production Planner to convert customer requirements into practical production schedules. You’ll coordinate across Small Centres, Optimiser and Air Seasoning, ensuring materials, stock and orders move smoothly.

A hands‑on planner who can balance demand, stock, and capacity will thrive in this role. You’ll work closely with Sales, Customer Service and production teams, maintain accurate records and help improve planning processes while upholding health and safety and