Transport Planner

About the company

Musgrave is a long-established, family-run business with 150 years of experience in food and brand development. The company operates across Ireland and Spain, serving communities through 18 well-known brands including SuperValu, Centra, Mace, Frank and Honest, and Musgrave MarketPlace. By backing thousands of retail and foodservice family businesses, Musgrave aims to make a meaningful difference in the communities it serves and is working toward becoming Ireland’s most trusted and sustainable business.

Role overview

An opportunity is available for a Transport Planner to join the team at the Kilcock Depot in Kildare. This position focuses on planning and coordinating transport activity across the supply chain, with an emphasis on efficiency, accuracy, and smooth day-to-day operations.

What you will do

• Create and refine transport schedules so deliveries are both timely and cost-efficient.
• Work closely with suppliers, warehouse teams, and retail locations to keep transport operations running smoothly.
• Track consignments and shipment movement to ensure delivery commitments are met.
• Review transport information to spot inefficiencies and support process improvements.
• Keep transport records accurate and prepare routine reports.
• Engage with transport providers to agree rates and service terms.
• Make sure all transport activity follows legal requirements and internal policies.
• Handle transport disruptions, delays, and operational issues in a prompt way.
• Partner with logistics colleagues to predict transport demand and plan ahead.
• Use transport management systems to improve overall operational performance.

What the role calls for

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in transport planning or logistics within a retail supply chain setting, along with strong analytical ability, a detail-focused approach, and confidence working in a busy environment.

Work environment

This is an office-based role, with occasional travel to warehouses and distribution centres as needed.

What Musgrave offers

• Opportunities to grow, learn, and progress professionally.
• A collaborative workplace where individual contributions have real impact.
• An environment that supports practical, forward-looking ideas.
• A strong community focus and a business model centred on positive local impact.
• The chance to join a company with a long history of community involvement and innovation.

Equal opportunity and adjustments

Musgrave welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and operates as an equal opportunities employer. Reasonable adjustments can be discussed if needed to support candidates during the interview process.