Transport Planner

Loom Talent

Role: Transport Planner
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 software

This 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.

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