Job Responsibilities: Asset Analyst
Salary: $20-30/Hour
Company: Costco
Location: USA
Educational Requirements: Bachelor's Degree
Full Job Description:
The property management team is looking for an experienced business operations manager who enjoys problem solving and is looking for opportunities to make an impact. A strong, detail-oriented team player with exemplary communication skills and a natural drive to achieve departmental goals. The asset management team focuses on managing the operational movement of IT assets and materials through the entire lifecycle, from receipt to disposal, including managing the relationship between hardware and software for the Costco environment. Our team is focused on supporting software adoption, identifying security vulnerabilities, and making our level of expertise visible to all business stakeholders. We are looking for a collaborative analyst in a non-technical role to help us improve our IT systems and take the initiative to make a positive impact on Costco IT.
You will be part of a passionate, agile and collaborative business team, working collaboratively to develop and maintain an effective asset management program. We take our work seriously, but our team knows how to have fun while doing this important work! Come join our team as we continue to shape and elevate ITAM at Costco!
If you want to be part of one of the best companies in the world to "work for", just apply to get your job back.
WORK
● Conducts infrastructure data analysis and analysis, identifying data integrity issues and anomalies. Data sets vary from single systems to large-scale deployments that require benchmarking.
● Provides resolution of differences between inventory data generated and CARTS data. This may include detailed analysis on Flexera, CARTS and other data sources (BigFix, SCCM).
● Supports efforts to extend software visibility of the total footprint and resource management applications. Focus on how to access other information in the application and ensure that all information included is correct and complete.
● Learn, understand and provide subject matter expertise in appropriate asset management policies and procedures across procurement, contracts, vendor management and business owner groups; ensures that software installations reflect hardware retirement and that new hardware is properly configured as per Software Asset Management (SAM) requirements.
● Creates, maintains procedures and references. This may include policy details, reference lists, benchmarks, or historical records of resolved issues.
● Initiates collaboration with internal teams and vendors and supports team members in problem solving efforts.
● Supports the development of ITAM management documentation and related policies. This may include maintaining existing content, creating new content, or contributing to the ideation process for updates as needed.
● Supports the integration of the new SAM editor.
● Identifies opportunities for innovation, increasing efficiency through continuous process design and implementing solutions based on best practices.
Wanted
● 2+ years of asset management experience and knowledge of industry best practices; or equivalent experience in inventory/property management.
● Strong understanding of green infrastructure hardware and software and supply chain processes; from purchase and disposal.
● Experience using Excel to analyze datasets is preferred; including experience with pivot tables and formulas, and ability to compare different types of data.
● Analytical, detail-oriented and the ability to effectively investigate and resolve issues. Able to compare and analyze data to identify inconsistencies, able to communicate and understand the reasons and prioritize for decisions; can hire other members if necessary.
● Must have a positive attitude, ability to work independently and be motivated to take initiative in a fast paced environment with the owner.
