IT Asset Analyst

Position Title - IT Asset Analyst

Tenure – 3 Months

Location - Shelbyville TN

Pay Rate - $ 40.hr on W2

This role is hybrid, will be in the office 2 days a week possibly 3 (five days during training).

Here's a structured list of qualifications and skills for an entry-level candidate suited to roles in Hardware Asset Management (HAM), Software Asset Management (SAM), and Central Stockroom Receiving and Sourcing:

Core Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience (internships or part-time roles acceptable) in IT operations, procurement, inventory control, or asset lifecycle management.
• Basic understanding of IT hardware and software lifecycles, including procurement, deployment, maintenance, and retirement.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data validation) and Office 365 applications.
• Understanding of hardware components (laptops, monitors, peripherals, network gear) and basic troubleshooting concepts.
• Awareness of software licensing models (SaaS, perpetual, subscription) and entitlement tracking.
• Ability to generate and interpret reports on inventory levels, asset lifecycle status, and compliance metrics.

Operational & Process Skills

• Strong attention to detail for maintaining accurate asset and inventory records.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Basic understanding of receiving, warehousing, and shipping logistics, including RMA and returns processing.
• Capable of performing physical inventory audits and reconciling discrepancies.
• Knowledge of sourcing and vendor coordination practices, such as request for quotes (RFQs) and purchase requisition handling.

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

• Ability to analyze asset data for trends, usage optimization, and cost savings opportunities.
• Aptitude for identifying process inefficiencies and suggesting improvements.
• Comfortable working with large datasets to validate information accuracy and compliance.

Soft Skills

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities in fast-paced environments.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with IT, Finance, and Procurement teams.
• Reliable, accountable, and able to maintain confidentiality of corporate and user data.
• Customer-service oriented; able to support internal users courteously and efficiently.

Preferred Certifications (Optional but Beneficial)

• CompTIA A or IT Fundamentals (for hardware/software foundations).
• ITIL Foundation certification.
• ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA) or basic platform training.
• SAM/HAM practitioner courses from IAITAM (CHAMP, CSAM) or equivalent.