Equipment Planning Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Manager, Equipment Planning to lead the strategic planning and analytics of the company’s equipment fleet. This role is responsible for fleet demand planning, lifecycle and CAPEX planning, spare-parts and manpower forecasting, and performance analytics to support data-driven decision making.

The position focuses on planning, forecasting, and governance reporting rather than operational equipment management. The successful candidate will provide insights that support senior management in optimizing fleet utilization, reducing rental dependency, and improving overall equipment cost efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Equipment Planning & Lifecycle Management

• Develop short, medium, and long-term equipment demand and capacity plans aligned with business strategy.
• Monitor fleet utilization across owned and rental equipment to ensure optimal allocation.
• Analyze planned vs. actual utilization , idle equipment exposure, and rental dependency.
• Develop scenario and sensitivity models to support fleet optimization initiatives.
• Define and manage equipment lifecycle strategies , including acquisition, economic life, replacement, and disposal.
• Prepare CAPEX business cases including ROI, IRR, payback period, and lifecycle cost analysis.
• Support fleet expansion, renewal, and optimization strategies aligned with business growth plans.

Resource & Cost Planning

• Forecast spare parts requirements based on fleet size, utilization levels, and reliability trends.
• Balance spare parts availability with working capital efficiency and downtime risk .
• Coordinate with Maintenance and Supply Chain teams to align spare parts planning.
• Develop manpower plans for operators and technicians based on fleet capacity and productivity assumptions.
• Support planning and budgeting of equipment manpower costs .

Performance Management, Budgeting & Governance

• Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including utilization, cost efficiency, rental exposure, and CAPEX performance.
• Develop management dashboards and performance reports using ERP and BI tools.
• Lead preparation of annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and multi-year equipment planning .
• Support P&L planning from equipment utilization and manpower cost perspectives.
• Analyze cost per hour and cost per unit , identifying variances and improvement opportunities.
• Provide structured planning insights and reports to Finance and senior leadership.
• Develop and maintain planning standards, governance frameworks, and reporting methodologies .
• Ensure compliance with company policies, delegated authority, and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field .

Experience

• 9–10 years of experience in equipment planning, asset planning, CAPEX planning, or cost control roles.
• Experience within construction, infrastructure, or equipment rental industries is highly preferred.

Key Skills

• CAPEX & Lifecycle Planning
• Equipment Demand Forecasting
• Data Analysis & Performance Reporting
• ERP & Business Intelligence Systems
• Financial Modeling & Cost Analysis
• Governance, Planning Standards & Reporting