Operations Executive / Senior Operations Executive – Fleet Operations (Surface)
About DHL Blue Dart Express India:
Blue Dart Express Limited, a listed company, is a leader in courier, integrated air express package distribution, and eCommerce in South Asia, offering a wide range of logistics solutions. Founded in 1983, it is recognised for reliable, time-bound, and secure delivery services across 55,000+ locations in India as well as internationally. Its competencies span across evaluation and contracting, planning and transition, delivery and execution, and specific service capabilities. We pride ourselves on innovation, digitalization, service excellence, and creating long-term partnerships with our clients, enabling businesses to thrive in the fast-paced logistics environment and ever-evolving supply-chains. It wholly-owns India’s only scheduled air cargo airline, Blue Dart Aviation Limited, since May 1994, and the Concorde Air LogisticsLimited, a transport, storage, and communications business, since May 2004.
Blue Dart Express Limited is a part of the DHL Group's DHL eCommerce division, leveraging this global logistics leader’s network across 220 countries and territories to provide comprehensive express and logistics solutions to our clients. Our robust network and unmatched infrastructure have positioned the Blue Dart brand as a key India-grown logistics player with an unmatched and phenomenal global outreach rooted in the DHL brand of its majority shareholder.
We are proud to be consistently ranked among India’s Top 100 Great Places to Work, combining it with DHL Group’s Top Employer certification. Being an Employer of Choice is not just a goal; it’s a fundamental part of who we are, committed to creating a workplace where people are valued, empowered, and wear the sobriquet “Blue Darter” with honour.
If you are looking to join a purpose-led, people-first, company that shapes India’s supply-chains with integrity and safety, Blue Dart is where you belong. Blue Dart offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, access to cross-functional, succession planning and global career paths, and strong culture of recognition.
The Operations Executive / Senior Operations Executive – Fleet Operations (Surface) is responsible for supporting the day-to-day management of regional fleet operations by ensuring vehicle availability, network connectivity and efficient execution of surface transportation across the assigned region. The role coordinates closely with hubs, service centres, transport vendors and linehaul teams to ensure reliable fleet deployment, schedule adherence and operational continuity.
Reporting to the Regional Fleet Manager, the incumbent monitors fleet utilisation, vehicle performance, route execution and operational compliance while supporting cost optimisation and service quality initiatives. The role plays a key part in ensuring timely movement of shipments across the surface network through effective fleet planning, vendor coordination and operational governance.
To support regional fleet operations by ensuring optimum vehicle availability, efficient fleet utilisation, timely execution of linehaul schedules and compliance with operational standards, while driving service reliability, productivity and cost-effective transportation across the assigned region.
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
Fleet Operations Management
Support the Regional Fleet Manager in achieving fleet performance, productivity and service objectives.
Fleet Planning & Network Coordination
Transport Vendor Management
Fleet Performance & Operational Control
Track delays, vehicle breakdowns, route deviations and service disruptions, ensuring timely resolution.
Fleet Compliance & Operational Governance
Monitor validity of vehicle documentation, permits, insurance, fitness certificates and statutory compliance in coordination with transport vendors.
Service Quality & Operational Excellence
Analyse transportation delays, route deviations, transit exceptions and operational bottlenecks, recommending corrective actions.
MIS, Reporting & Performance Monitoring
Monitor fleet utilisation, route productivity, vehicle turnaround time, transportation costs and service performance metrics.
Cross-functional Coordination
Collaborate with Regional Operations, Hub Managers, Branch Operations, Network Operations and Procurement teams to ensure seamless fleet execution.
Qualifications & Experience:
3–5 years of experience in fleet operations, transportation, linehaul, logistics or supply chain operations.
Experience in coordinating regional fleet operations, transport vendors and vehicle deployment within a high-volume logistics environment.
Exposure to transportation planning, route management, vehicle utilisation and operational performance monitoring.
Key Performance Indicators:
Vehicle availability as per operational requirement; Fleet readiness; Vehicle placement adherence
Fleet utilisation percentage; Capacity utilisation; Reduction in idle fleet
On-time vehicle departure and arrival; Milk-run adherence; Linehaul schedule compliance
Transport vendor SLA adherence; Vehicle availability; Vendor service quality and responsiveness
Vehicle turnaround time; Route optimisation; Transportation productivity; Reduction in transit delays
Statutory compliance of vehicles; Documentation accuracy; Safety and transportation SOP adherence
Timeliness and accuracy of fleet MIS; Dashboard updates; Operational reporting accuracy
Fleet optimisation initiatives implemented; Cost optimisation opportunities identified; Process improvement contribution
When you join us, you’re not just taking a job—you’re becoming part of a purpose-led movement that’s reshaping the future of logistics across India and the world. At Blue Dart, we don’t just deliver parcels—we deliver excellence, innovation, and opportunity every day.
Here’s what makes us stand out:
This is your chance to do meaningful work, build a career without borders, and thrive in a company that’s not just a logistics leader—but a Great Place to Work. Come grow with us.
Disclaimer:
At Blue Dart Express Limited, all recruitment is conducted through a fair, transparent, and merit-based process aligned with our commitments to Human Rights and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB).
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