IT Asset Management Specialist

Crown Equipment Corporation•New Bremen, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world’s largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership.

Requirements

Associate degree in business or related field, along with at least 2 years’ experience
Non-degree considered if 6+ years of related experience along with a high school diploma or GED
Occasional travel (0-5%)

Nice To Haves

Possess a technical understanding of the Company’s software installations, an understanding of licensing terminologies, and an understanding of executed software license agreements
Direct work experience in a license or hardware management capacity
Experience in research and analysis (business case analysis).
Excellent reporting and data analysis skills
Familiarity with Company and industry standards such as ISO/IEC 19770 and/or ITAM

Responsibilities

Work with IT Management to create and issue Requests for Quotes.
Evaluate the proposed licensing agreements (e.g. EULA) for suitability when purchasing software.
Under the guidelines of the Company’s Purchasing Department, issue purchase orders to selected vendors.
Based on continuous review and analysis, recommend future year purchasing strategies that include potential cost savings opportunities and/or reduce compliance risk and exposure to licensure risk.
Perform software/hardware quantity analysis to ensure proper inventory is maintained.
Finalize all agreements and summarize for management approval.
Validate all assets (hardware, software, telecom, network, internet domains etc.) purchased and managed by IT are accurately tracked.
Manage cellular service plans, features early termination fee (ETF) waivers to ensure optimum spend.
Review all inventory and audit reports and make recommendations on changes in spend.
Perform routine audits for management review of assigned software, hardware, and mobile services to ensure compliance and utilization.
Research license entitlements from a variety of vendors, including reviewing purchase documentation.
Assess the utilization of software applications to determine the most efficient and cost-effective license.
Report and resolve when able all exceptions to the Company’s software/hardware asset management policies.
Provide monthly budgetary reporting for software, hardware, and mobile service plans.
Coordinate monthly cell usage reports to branches and remote manufacturing, answer questions, and adjust as necessary.