Transport Planner

C&C Group Plc; Cambuslang; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drinks wholesaler in Cambuslang is seeking a Transport Planner to oversee logistics and ensure delivery efficiency. The ideal candidate will have experience in transport planning, strong geographical awareness, and problem-solving skills. Responsibilities include monitoring KPIs, improving delivery processes, and coordinating with customer services. The role offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment focused on growth and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in transport planning.
• Ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Ability to work under pressure with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review transport plans and driver feedback.
• Take corrective actions where improvements are needed.
• Monitor planning success and KPI reports.
• Liaise with Customer Services to resolve delivery issues.

Skills

Transport planning knowledge

Geographical awareness (Scotland)

Problem-solving ability

Teamwork

Effective communication

Flexibility in working hours

Tools

DIPS

JDE

Microlise

Job description

We’re a team of drinks industry obsessives, driven by supporting the trade – day in and night out. Passion paired with unparalleled industry insight mean we’re always moving forward, collaborating with our customers to understand the needs of their business and to ensure we’re supporting their future growth. We are one of the UK’s largest drinks wholesalers, supplying drinks to several thousand venues in every part of the UK and every segment of the trade, from luxury hotels and world-class event spaces to local restaurants and community pubs. With over 200 years of on-trade experience behind us, and unique insight into the future of our industry, our experience matters.

What you'll do

• Regularly review plan, consider driver debrief feedback from the transport team.
• Take corrective action if improvements identified.
• Plan timings cost effectively, reviewing time allocated to drops Vs actual time taken by delivery crew. Amend where necessary.
• Monitor TW success (OTIF – on time in full). Review missed windows and identify root cause. Repeat failures to be identified and resolved with support of planning manager.
• Ensure that planning KPI and volume reports are produced in a timely fashion for internal and external consumption.
• Liaise with Customer Services teams feeding back any delivery queries/problems and assisting in the resolution of any customer delivery day and time window issues
• To assist and deputise for the planning manager when required.
• Adhere to all depot Health and Safety procedures.

About you

• Previous experience / can demonstrate knowledge of transport planning.
• Knowledge of systems, ability to learn quickly (DIPS; JDE; Microlise)
• Geographical awareness (Scotland)
• Ability to problem solve calmly.
• Ability to work well individually or as part of a team.
• Ability to work to challenging deadlines.
• Good communicator
• Flexible attitude to working times.

About Us

Operating through the Matthew Clark, Bibendum, Tennent’s and Bulmers Ireland brands, the Group has a market leading range, scale and reach including an intimate understanding of the markets it serves.

From grass to glass, and everything in between, we grow, brew, manufacture, market, and deliver some of the world’s favourite drinks. C&C Group’s portfolio of owned/exclusive brands include: Bulmers, the leading Irish cider brand; Tennent’s, the leading Scottish beer brand; Magners the premium international cider brand; as well as a range of fast-growing, premium and craft ciders and beers, such as Heverlee, Menabrea, Five Lamps and Orchard Pig.

We seek to champion and embed sustainability in everything that we do at C&C. While delivering joy to customers, we always shine a light on people and the planet. We have a clear ESG vision delivering to a better world. We respect, support, and develop all our people to be their best, with a focus on results by creating a culture of winning together.

We also recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to delivering on our mission. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

C&C Group (and inclusive companies) do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruiters or employment agencies in response to any of our roles. For help, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]. All applications need to come through the candidate portal https://careers.candcgroupplc.com/vacancies/