Location: Glasgow
Package: £35,000 + Additional Benefits (Monday - Friday Days)
The Role:
This Transport Planner opportunity is with a fast-paced retail operation based in Glasgow, supporting a busy transport function with a strong focus on service, planning accuracy and operational efficiency.
The business is looking for a Transport Planner who can operate confidently in a high-volume environment, communicate effectively with drivers and internal teams, and keep things moving when priorities shift. You'll play a key role within the wider Logistics distribution and supply chain operation, ensuring deliveries are planned effectively and customer expectations are met.
This is a role for someone organised, proactive and comfortable making decisions in a live operational environment.
Key responsibilities
Planning and coordinating daily transport routes across the operation
Supporting drivers with route changes, delivery issues and operational queries
Monitoring vehicle utilisation and helping drive transport efficiency
Working closely with warehousing and wider Logistics distribution and supply chain teams
Managing delivery schedules and ensuring customer service levels are maintained
Ensuring all planning activity is compliant with transport regulations and WTD requirements
Updating systems accurately and producing operational reports where required
Key experience
Previous experience as a Transport Planner within retail, distribution, logistics or a similar fast-paced environment
Strong organisational and communication skills
Comfortable working under pressure and managing changing priorities
Understanding of transport legislation, drivers' hours and route planning
Experience working within a Logistics distribution and supply chain operation
Strong systems knowledge, ideally with exposure to TMS or planning softwareThis Transport Planner role in Glasgow would suit someone who enjoys the pace of transport operations and wants to be part of a business where the operation genuinely matters
Salary description
£34000.00 - £36000.00 per year