Network Planning Lead

Network Planning Lead

Location: East London

Work schedule: Hybrid (1-2 days WFH)

Pod Talent is the retained talent partner of HIVED and is managing all applications for this role.

About HIVED

At HIVED, we re steamrolling forward as one of Europe s fastest growing startups, and our momentum shows no signs of slowing. Based in London, we are a climate and logistics start-up building the first sustainable parcel delivery network at scale, powered by a 100% electric fleet. In an ever-growing industry where unreliable service has long been the norm, HIVED has been built from the ground-up to meet the demands of modern consumers and disrupt parcel delivery and provide an outstanding customer experience.

Already trusted by leading international brands such as Zara, Uniqlo, ASOS, Nespresso and more, we are solidifying our position as the leaders in Europe to tackle this growing market.

Our tight-knit team is made up of ex-Revolut, Amazon, Bain, HelloFresh, ASOS, Apple and Google employees, and we are backed by some of Europe s leading investors and VCs in climate-tech, logistics and mobility including Planet A Ventures, Maersk Growth, Pale Blue Dot VC, Eka Ventures, Yamato and the British government. We re passionate about driving innovation and redefining the future of delivery.

Role Overview

As the Network Planning Lead, you will take full ownership of the planning function within HIVED s Network team. This role requires both strategic thinking and hands-on execution, ensuring that our current and future requirements across our collection, sortation, and delivery operations are met. You will be responsible for short-term and long-term capacity planning, demand forecasting, and resource optimisation, ensuring that the right number of drivers, vehicles, and sorting capacity are in place to meet fluctuating demands.

This is an opportunity to build and lead a function that will become critical to our success, with future plans to grow the planning team to meet the increasingly demanding nature of Network planning. You will also work closely with senior stakeholders to drive operational quality, efficiency and cost savings, and overall business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and optimise short-term and long-term planning activities across collections, sortation, and delivery.
• Develop and manage capacity planning for vehicles, drivers, and sorting centres to ensure smooth operations.
• Forecast demand, ensuring we have the right number of people and resources in place.
• Collaborating closely with key Network stakeholders such as the Transport Manager and Head of Network to review performance against the plan and identify opportunities for driving continuous improvement.
• Drive operational efficiency and cost optimisation, balancing financial and commercial priorities.
• Set up and track KPIs, ensuring performance is measured effectively.
• Develop and lead the Planning team, taking responsibility for hiring and upskilling.
• Create tools, models, and best practices to improve planning efficiency and decision-making.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of operational experience in network planning, logistics or fulfilment.
• An ability to seamlessly transition between day-to-day tasks and long-term roadmap activities.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills to drive data-led decision-making.
• Stakeholder management experience, with the ability to influence and align multiple teams.
• Proven track record in capacity planning, network optimisation, and financial accountability.
• A problem-solver with a commercial mindset, able to balance operational and financial priorities.
• Previous team management or leadership experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to operate in a reactive, short-term planning environment while developing long-term strategies.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience in logistics, supply chain, or transport operations.
• Exposure to tech-driven logistics and data-led planning.
• Familiarity with forecasting models and operational planning tools.

Benefits

• Dynamic working environment with a diverse and driven team
• Huge opportunity for learning in a high growth environment, with progression opportunities based on success in the role
• Hybrid working
• 25 days of holiday allowance plus public holidays
• Subsidised Private Medical Insurance including dental and vision
• Weekly team lunch and regular company socials
• MacBook Air or Windows Laptop (depending on your preference)
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption policy
• Cycle to work scheme
• Dog friendly office

Pod Talent is the retained talent partner of HIVED and is managing all applications for this role.