Fleet Planning Manager

Aggreko plc; Dumbarton, Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in energy solutions is seeking a Fleet Planning Manager based in Dumbarton to lead strategic planning and optimisation of the fleet portfolio. The successful candidate will oversee the development of fleet plans, manage global asset movements, and drive capital decision-making. Strong background in demand planning and leadership required, along with advanced data analysis skills. This role offers a generous benefits package, including personal development support and paid volunteering days.

Benefits

Generous benefits package including pension

Continuous personal development support

Paid time off for volunteering

Qualifications

• Strong background in demand planning or related discipline.
• Experience across multiple regions in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to analyse and present complex data.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic direction of global fleet planning.
• Build reliable, insight-driven fleet plans.
• Drive global S&OP calls for stronger alignment.

Skills

Demand planning

Operations planning

Leadership

Advanced Excel

Financial acumen

Data analysis

Job description

We\u2019re the global leader in providing energy solutions that help businesses grow and communities thrive.
We work as a team, and we\u2019re proud of the difference we make to customers, to local communities, and toward a sustainable future for the world.

Fleet Planning Manager

We\u2019re looking for a Fleet Planning Manager, based at either our Glasgow or Dumbarton site, to lead the strategic planning and optimisation of Aggreko\u2019s fleet portfolio and help shape how our assets are deployed, invested in and utilised worldwide.

Why Aggreko? Here are some of the perks and rewards

• Generous benefits package (including pension plan, bonus scheme and Life Assurance)
• Generous holiday entitlement, with the option to ‘buy’ or ‘sell’
• Continuous personal development and career growth support
• Paid time off for volunteering in the community
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme to support wellbeing

What you\u2019ll do

As our Fleet Planning Manager, you will play a critical role in steering the strategic direction of Aggreko\u2019s global fleet. You\u2019ll take the lead on building reliable, insight‑driven fleet plans, driving monthly Capex submissions, and ensuring our global asset movements align tightly with long‑term business priorities.

You will:

• Lead the global fleet planning rhythm, building clear quarterly plans in partnership with multiple regions and ensuring they reflect both operational execution and training requirements.
• Work closely with LMG, SRC, Procurement and Product Management to strengthen demand planning and ensure forecast accuracy.
• Drive and facilitate global S&OP calls, helping embed stronger planning discipline and alignment across the business.
• Act as the central owner of global fleet movements, providing a consolidated view of availability, redeployment paths and replacement needs.
• Use advanced analytics11 utilisation, ageing profiles, slow‑moving assets11 to shape strategic decisions around retention, redeployment and disposal.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks in collaboration with Procurement and manufacturing hubs.
• Lead and develop a small team, setting clear goals and driving capability uplift across the global fleet community through influence and best‑practice sharing.
• Support better capital decision‑making by maximising utilisation and reducing avoidable Capex through proactive redeployment strategies.

You\u2019ll have the following skills and experience

• Strong background in demand planning, forecasting, operations planning or a related discipline.
• Experience working across multiple regions or time zones in a fast‑moving, asset‑heavy environment.
• Advanced Excel and BI capability, with confidence analysing and presenting complex data.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and challenge constructively.
• Leadership experience, with the ability to coach and develop a team.
• Commercial mindset with solid financial acumen, able to balance operational needs with strategic capital considerations.

Find out more and apply now.

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Equal employment opportunity

We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.