Job Advert Forestry - Harvesting Production Planner Based: Cargo, Carlisle – CA6 4BA or Beattock DG10 8QU Full-time / Permanent Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm An excellent opportunity to progress your career in Production Planning and Logistics, you will be based in Carlisle and be a key member of our Planning, Supply Chain & Logistics Team. You will be a central link between Harvesting Managers, on site operations and Supply Chain Coordinators, planning the use and optimisation of harvesting equipment across multiple harvesting sites. Option for role to be based in Beattock depending on candidate location. Specifically, some responsibilities of a Harvesting Production Planner include: * Communicate the operational needs of the business to the site management and supervisory teams on a day-to-day basis. * Determine manpower and equipment needed to cover production demand. * Monitor and adjust schedules to meet unforeseen conditions. * Coordinate the production workflow. * Plan and manage fuel requirements to support machinery operation. * Organize and oversee machine movements to designated sites, ensuring timely deployment and operational effectiveness. * Evaluate production performance and update KPI’s accordingly. * Manage maintenance schedules and planned downtime along with production requirements. * Identify any potential delays or problems in the production process and devise ways to overcome them. * Act on reported equipment defects and breakdowns. * Report on inventory management. * Help ensure compliance with industry safety and production standards. About you: We are looking for a motivated individual who has the ability to deliver flexible solutions within a fast-paced supply chain. As an experienced planner, supply chain professional or with transferable skills, you will be willing to undertake necessary training to fulfil the role. In addition, you’ll have; * Good computer skills across all Microsoft programmes. * A keen interest in new software developments and digital tools. * Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. * The ability to influence successful business outcomes and build relationships. * The ability to organise, problem solve and multitask whilst maintaining a high level of attention to detail. * Be able to deliver to deadlines. * Proactive attitude to promoting continuous improvement initiatives. * The successful candidate must have a full driving licence. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a forward thinking, supportive team where your contributions make a real impact. You will be working in a professional fast paced environment where you will be able to develop your knowledge of production planning and supply chains within the Forestry and Timber harvesting industry. About BSW: BSW Group is the largest timber and forestry business in the UK, with operating divisions spanning the whole supply chain, from tree nurseries and woodland management to sawmilling and pallets. We market 35 million saplings annually through the country’s leading commercial tree nursery, have planted a billion trees through Tilhill Forestry, supply sustainable timber products to an array of industries as BSW Timber, and manufacture millions of pallets a year as Scott Pallets. We work to keep industry moving and aim to be the most technically advanced timber business in the country. With an ethos to use everything and waste nothing, we leverage technology and cutting-edge practices to supply the diverse demands of the UK, helping to build sustainable worlds. Benefits: In return, you can look forward to developing a long-term career with one of the industry’s leading employers. As well as the competitive salary, this position includes other benefits such as: * 30 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays). * Company sick pay. * Cycle to Work Scheme. * Confidential 24/7 wellbeing support. * Company provided Life Assurance policy. * Funded learning and career development opportunities. * Discounted rate on a range of BSW products including Woodfuel Direct. * Employee benefits portal with access to exclusive deals and discounts on 100s of high street brands, utilities, eating out and more! Closing date for applications: 30th June 2026 The Company’s Job Applicant Privacy Notice is available on www.bsw.co.uk/careers/terms [http://www.bsw.co.uk/careers/terms] We encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the published closing date should we receive a sufficient amount of applications.