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You&#8217;ll combine strong analytical skills with a passion for data, planning, and operational excellence in an international environment.<\/p>\n<h2>Your role<\/h2>\n<p>As Fleet Planning Manager, you are the key link between customers, maintenance suppliers, and internal teams. You ensure locomotive availability, coordinate maintenance activities, and monitor supplier performance against contractual agreements.<\/p>\n<p>Working within the Operations Department, you&#8217;ll oversee the operational performance of an international fleet, manage stakeholder relationships, and continuously look for opportunities to improve fleet performance. No two days are the same, as you&#8217;ll balance long-term planning with ad hoc operational challenges.<\/p>\n<h2>Your responsibilities<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Monitor fleet availability, utilisation, and maintenance planning.\n<li>Track mileage and ensure compliance with contractual agreements.\n<li>Coordinate maintenance activities with suppliers across Europe.\n<li>Manage supplier relationships and monitor service performance through KPIs.\n<li>Organise operational meetings and coordinate actions during operational changes.\n<li>Resolve operational issues and escalate where needed.\n<li>Ensure accurate invoicing for supplier services and customer contracts.\n<li>Maintain accurate fleet data in ERP and fleet management systems.\n<li>Analyse operational data and identify opportunities for improvement.\n<li>Act as the main point of contact for customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Who are you?<\/h2>\n<p>You are an organised professional who enjoys taking ownership, working with data, and coordinating multiple stakeholders in an international environment.<\/p>\n<p>You bring:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Several years of experience in fleet management, logistics, operations, account management, customer service, or a similar coordinating role.\n<li>Experience managing suppliers and\/or customer relationships.\n<li>Strong analytical, organisational, and administrative skills.\n<li>Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel.\n<li>The ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and solve problems proactively.\n<li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.\n<li>Fluency in English. German is a strong plus.\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Nice to have<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Basic technical knowledge of locomotives, rolling stock, or railway operations.\n<li>Experience with Salesforce, Microsoft Power Platform, ERP, or asset management systems.\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What you&#8217;ll get<\/h2>\n<p>You&#8217;ll join one of Europe&#8217;s leading railway leasing companies in an international environment where collaboration, autonomy, and continuous improvement are key. 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