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 recent-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
Robust experience in route planning and fleet utilisation management
Prior experience in setting up planning frameworks in a growing logistics business preferred
Solid 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

📌 Head Of Network Planning – Fleet & Logistics Business Haryana (India)
🏢 Saaki Argus And Averil Consulting
📍 India