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