Regional Surface Network and Fleet Manager

Job Details

• Job Title: Regional Surface Network Fleet Manager (Operations).
• Function: Operations.
• Reports To: Regional Surface Head.
• Location: Regional HQ (multi-state coverage).
• Travel Required: 25% - 50% - 75%.

Job Summary

Position Overview. Regional Surface Network Fleet Manager is accountable for performance, efficiency, and cost optimization of the surface (SFC) network across multiple states and inter-city corridors. Owns network flow, routing efficiency, hub performance, and cost control across the surface transportation network. Leads all Regional Network Managers and Fleet Manager (Network and Last Mile), driving consistency, standardization, and optimization across the surface logistics network. Acts as the regional anchor for network efficiency, cost management, and process transformation. Will be responsible for First mile, Mid mile and last mile fleet across all products for region. This role operates as a regional capability and governance function, working closely with line Operations, Network Planning, and central teams to ensure efficient, scalable, and cost-effective surface network performance.

Job Purpose

To optimize regional surface network performance by driving routing efficiency, cost control, capacity utilization, and process re-engineering, while ensuring reliable service and seamless network flow (Linehaul, feeder and last mile).

Key Roles Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership. Define and execute regional surface network strategy aligned to service SLAs and cost objectives. Translate national network frameworks into region-specific execution models. Drive continuous improvement in network design, routing, and capacity planning.
• SFC Network Leadership. Lead and manage Regional Network Managers across the region. Ensure hub-level performance in terms of throughput, turnaround time, and operational efficiency. Drive standardization and consistency across all SFC operations.
• Network Optimization Efficiency. Own and govern surface network flow efficiency across hubs and linehaul corridors. Optimize routing, consolidation, and load planning across the network. Ensure seamless integration of first-mile, middle-mile, and last-mile flows.
• Cost Optimization Mode Strategy. Drive cost reduction initiatives through route optimization and alternate mode strategies. Monitor cost per shipment and identify improvement opportunities. Balance cost efficiency with service reliability and operational requirements.
• Process Re-engineering Continuous Improvement. Lead process re-engineering initiatives to improve network efficiency and reduce cycle times. Drive continuous improvement programs across surface network operations. Implement scalable and standardized process frameworks across hubs, first and last mile routes.
• Stakeholder Governance. Collaborate with Last Mile, CPU, Air Network, Finance, and Network Planning teams. Ensure alignment between regional execution and national network strategy. Act as regional SME for surface network operations.

Qualifications Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree (Engineering / Operations / Supply Chain preferred); MBA/PG desirable.
• Experience: 10-15 years in transport logistics operations, with strong exposure to surface network, linehaul and first, last mile, hub operations. Proven experience in managing multi-location operations and second-line leadership. Exposure to network optimization and cost management preferred.

Skills Competencies

Technical Competencies

• Surface network and linehaul
• First Mile operations management
• Last Mile operations management
• Routing and network optimization
• Cost and efficiency management
• Process re-engineering
• Data analysis and data lead governance

Behavioural Competencies

• Leadership and team management
• Strategic thinking with execution focus
• Data-driven decision making
• Stakeholder management

Key Performance Indicators

• Network Efficiency. (Linehaul first mile and last mile). Load factor, route optimization efficiency.
• Cost Control. Cost per shipment, network cost reduction.
• Service Performance. SLA adherence, transit reliability.
• Hub Performance. Throughput, TAT across SFC hubs.
• Mode Optimization. % shift to optimal transport modes.
• Process Improvement. CI initiatives and realized benefits.
• Network Stability. Reduction in disruptions and delays.

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