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:
- 1015 years of experience in equipment planning, asset planning, CAPEX planning, or cost control roles
- Experience within construction, equipment rental, or infrastructure sectors preferred
