Head - Network Planning - Fleet & Logistics Business

Head of Network Planning - Fleet & Logistics Business

Role Overview

Our client is looking for a strategic and execution-oriented Network Planning Head to design and optimise transportation networks for a new-age fleet and logistics business. The role will focus on route planning, fleet utilisation, load optimisation, capacity planning, hub connectivity, and operational efficiency.

This is a critical role in establishing the planning backbone of the organisation and requires someone who has previously built planning frameworks in growing logistics environments.

Key Responsibilities

- Design transportation and logistics network models from the ground up

- Drive route planning, load balancing, vehicle utilisation, and trip optimisation

- Develop scalable network strategies aligned with business expansion plans

- Analyse lane profitability, turnaround time, route productivity, and cost structures

- Work closely with operations and business teams to improve fleet productivity

- Establish planning SOPs, scheduling mechanisms, and control towers

- Drive data-backed decision-making using analytics and operational insights

- Optimise hub-and-spoke models, delivery timelines, and network efficiencies

- Build planning dashboards and forecasting models for demand and capacity management

- Collaborate with commercial and maintenance teams for vehicle availability planning

- Identify opportunities for technology integration and automation in network planning

Candidate Profile

- 15+ years of experience in logistics planning, transportation planning, or network optimisation

- Strong experience in route planning and fleet utilisation management

- Prior experience in setting up planning frameworks in a growing logistics business preferred

- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

- Exposure to transportation management systems and planning tools

- Ability to work in ambiguous and high-growth environments

- Hands-on and execution-driven mindset

Reporting Structure

- Reporting To: COO

Location : Manesar, Haryana