Central Planner

Are you in for a big challenge, like contributing to the success of new global company? Epiroc is the company demerged from Atlas Copco in April 2018, with shareholders' and stock exchange approvals. Epiroc is a leading global productivity partner to the mining, infrastructure, and natural resources industries. Epiroc stands for innovation, commitment, and collaboration, which is the speed to market & industry leadership; the passion to help customers succeed and a close partnership for deep understanding of the needs. We clearly aim to be our customers’ first choice.

Job Description: Central Planner

1. PM Kit Planning & Maintenance Scheduling
•    Ensure timely booking and scheduling of PM kits to support on-time delivery to sites in line with the maintenance schedule of the complete fleet.
•    Analyze PM kit consumption and inventory levels to identify overstocking and understocking.
•    Review and ensure adherence to defined SOPs and planning processes.
•    Monitor and drive quarterly closure of PM jobs.
2. Major Component & Rebuild Planning
•    Forecast and plan major component replacements based on equipment utilization, operating hours and replacement trends.
•    Ensure optimum availability of float components to minimize equipment downtime and maximize fleet availability.
•    Coordinate closely with Rebuild Centre to streamline repair, rebuild and component turnaround activities.
3. Site Planner Support & Capability Development
•    Guide and mentor site planners on BPCS, planning processes and related daily activities.
•    Monitor planning performance and deviations and drive timely corrective actions.
•    Ensure consistent application of planning standards and SOPs across sites.
4. Inventory & Procurement Optimisation
•    Conduct weekly reviews of inventory procurement in coordination with the Inbound Replenishment team to ensure optimum inventory levels and avoid unnecessary procurement.
•    Review site demand bookings on a weekly basis and ensure demand corrections are made in accordance with defined guidelines and SOPs.
•    Review and maintain stocking policies for the Central Warehouse and raise/update 'Stocking Request Tool' requirements for critical spares.
•    Provide data-driven recommendations to the Regional Planning Expert for changes in forecasting, stocking policies and replenishment parameters.
•    Drive internal redistribution of inventory across sites in accordance with policy, coordinating with Order Fulfilment and Logistics teams.
5. ERP, Data & Process Management
•    Analyse ERP metrics and performance indicators from GIM/BPCS and provide actionable insights to process owners for necessary corrections and improvements.
•    Act as the process owner and SPOC for the ERP-based parts issuance and procurement web application, including:User access and maintenance
o    SOP adherence
o    Application enhancements and amendments
o    Issue resolution and continuous improvement
•    Ensure the availability of accurate and consistent business data for equipment cost models, forecasting and planning tools.
6. Order Fulfilment & Demand Management
•    Coordinate with the Order Fulfilment team to review order bookings and identify potential errors, gaps or deviations.
•    Recommend corrective actions to improve order accuracy, fulfilment performance and customer service.
•    Ensure demand planning activities are aligned with actual equipment requirements and maintenance plans.

7. OEM & Supplier Coordination
•    Act as the technical and commercial SPOC with engine OEMs, dealers and strategic suppliers.
•    Coordinate critical spare parts stocking, engine rebuilds, repairs and other major component requirements.
•    Ensure timely escalation and resolution of critical supply and technical issues to minimise equipment downtime.

Qualification, Skills and Experience: 

•    B.Tech in Mining Machinery/Mechanical/ Automobile Engineering.
•    Minimum 5 Years of relevant experience & hands on experience with MS office, ERP.
•    Exposure in maintenance planning and larger projects with increased resources being introduced.
•    Understanding of parts inventory system, Min, Max guidelines, COGS management
•    Knowledge of contract management and vendor development.
•    Supply chain and Six sigma certification are an added advantage.

Key Competencies/Behaviors : 

•    Demonstrate strong ownership and accountability for planning, inventory, demand and aftermarket performance.
•    Respond proactively to evolving business requirements and operational priorities.
•    Build effective relationships with customers, site teams, OEMs, suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders.
•    Deliver accurate, timely and actionable business information to support decision-making.
•    Drive a culture of continuous improvement, customer focus, operational excellence and cost optimisation.

Location: Udaipur, Rajasthan, INDIA

Why should you apply for this position?

• This role would provide the candidate an expanded exposure on the ways to ensure right spares at right time and right location. This would provide the candidate the skills to align multiple stakeholders to achieve one goal and basic leadership skills to guide the site planners and the field service team with experience in a holistic view.

The last date of application is 4th September 2026.