Team Lead Route Planning

Job Description:Team Leader-Route Planning – Job Responsibilities

A Route Planning Executive is responsible for planning and optimizing vehicle routes to ensure timely, cost-effective, and efficient transportation operations.

Key Responsibilities

Plan daily vehicle routes for linehaul, mid-mile, and last-mile operations.

Optimize routes based on delivery timelines, distance, vehicle capacity, and cost efficiency.

Coordinate with transporters, hubs, warehouses, and operations teams for smooth vehicle movement.

Monitor vehicle movement and ensure on-time dispatch and delivery.

Track delays, traffic issues, no-entry restrictions, and operational bottlenecks.

Arrange backup vehicles or alternate routing during operational disruptions.

Ensure maximum vehicle utilization and reduce empty runs.

Analyze shipment volume and plan vehicle requirements accordingly.

Maintain trip sheets, route plans, transit reports, and operational MIS.

Monitor fuel efficiency, toll costs, and transit performance.

Communicate with drivers and transport partners regarding route adherence.

Ensure compliance with transportation regulations and safety norms.

Support escalation handling for delayed or stuck shipments.

Coordinate with finance and billing teams for transporter documentation and payouts.

Work on continuous improvement to reduce transit time and logistics costs.

Required Skills

Knowledge of transportation and logistics operations

Route optimization and load planning

Good communication and coordination skills

Excel and MIS reporting knowledge

Problem-solving and decision-making ability

Time management and multitasking

Familiarity with GPS tracking

Pay: ₹22,000.00 - ₹28,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Health insurance

Provident Fund

Work from home

Work Location: In person