Equipment Planning Manager

To lead equipment planning, budgeting, lifecycle management, CAPEX planning, spare parts planning, manpower planning, and cost & utilization performance tracking for the Equipment Business Unit by providing data-driven insights, forecasts, and governance reporting to support senior management decision-making.This is a planning, analytics, and governance role with no operational or execution responsibility.

Equipment Planning & Utilization

• Develop short-, medium-, and long-term equipment demand and capacity plans aligned with business strategy.

• Plan and monitor equipment utilization across owned and rental fleets.

• Track planned vs actual utilization, idle equipment exposure, and rental dependency.

• Develop scenario and sensitivity models to support fleet optimization and rental reduction initiatives.

Lifecycle & CAPEX Planning

• Define and manage equipment lifecycle strategies, including acquisition, economic life, replacement, disposal, and salvage.

• Prepare CAPEX business cases covering ROI, IRR, payback, and lifecycle economics.

• Support fleet renewal, expansion, and optimization planning in line with Equipment BU strategy.

Spare Parts Planning

• Forecast and budget spare parts requirements based on fleet size, age, utilization, and reliability trends.

• Balance spare parts availability with working capital efficiency and downtime risk.

• Coordinate with Maintenance and Supply Chain teams for alignment, without execution ownership.

Manpower Planning

• Develop manpower plans aligned with fleet size, utilization, and productivity assumptions.

• Support budgeting of operator and technician manpower costs.

• Track planned vs actual manpower costs and productivity indicators.

Cost & Performance Tracking

• Track equipment ownership, operating, and lifecycle costs.

• Define, monitor, and report planning and performance KPIs, including:

  • Utilization % (planned vs actual)

  • Cost per hour / cost per unit

  • Rental exposure

  • CAPEX efficiency and payback

  • Manpower cost efficiency

• Develop dashboards and performance reports using ERP and BI tools.

Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Lead preparation of annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and multi-year plans for the Equipment Business Unit.

• Support P&L planning from an equipment and manpower cost perspective.

• Track cost per hour / cost per unit and analyze variances against approved plans.

• Provide structured planning inputs to Finance and senior management.

Policies, Processes & Governance

• Develop and maintain planning standards, methodologies, and governance frameworks.

• Ensure planning activities comply with company policies, delegated authority, and reporting requirements.

• Support audits and management reviews related to equipment planning and performance.

Role Exclusions (Governance Clarity)

The Planning Manager does not have responsibility for:

• Daily equipment operations or deployment

• Site execution or project supervision

• Workshop or maintenance management

• Direct manpower supervision

Degree: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent

Specification: Mechanical / Industrial / Civil)

Years of Experience:

·        10–15 years of experience in equipment planning, asset planning, CAPEX planning, or cost control roles

·        Experience within construction, equipment rental, or infrastructure sectors preferred