Assistant Manager, Assets MEA

Essential Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Oversee the Equipment Planning Team, ensuring alignment with engineering and project requirements.
• Work closely with Technical Managers to ensure clear communication of technical scope, equipment
needs, purchases, sub-rentals, and facility/service requirements for projects.
• Manage procurement and rentals of external resources, ensuring cost efficiency, quality, and
compliance with project timelines.
• Optimize equipment planning by forecasting demand, tracking availability, and coordinating with
Engineering and Warehouse teams to meet project deadlines.
• Monitor project progress, prioritize tasks, and adjust team assignments based on project changes or
new confirmations.
• Support purchasing strategies, including vendor sourcing, negotiations, cost management, and
documentation.
• Collaborate with the Warehouse Team to ensure accurate preparation and shipment of project
deliverables.
• Update and maintain equipment availability records (e.g., in Monday.com) to support Logistics,
Engineering, and Sales teams.
• Communicate with Sales on equipment availability for hire inquiries and advise on feasibility.
• Liaise with Technical Managers to address client change requests and ensure Engineering and
Warehouse teams are informed.
• Assist in budget planning for equipment procurement, maintenance, and lifecycle management.
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance equipment planning efficiency and

• Translate job Bill of materials into delivery packing lists by collaborating with other functions like warehousing and logistics on time and at the lowest possible cost.

• Work collaboratively across functions and regions to reduce process cycle time.

• Foster cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Warehouse, Logistics, and Sales teams.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience inasset planning, materials planning, or supply chain management is essential, including experience in inventory management and equipment/resource allocation.

• Experience in the broadcasting industry is highly preferred, particularly with broadcasting equipment and technical components.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.

• Excellent planning and organizational skills, with a systematic approach to managing tasks and priorities.

• Proven leadership and team management skills are essential.

• Ability to remain composed and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Flexibility and adaptability to changing operational and project requirements.

• Working knowledge of at least two categories of broadcasting equipment or technical components is highly desirable.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Full professional proficiency in English.