Hardware Asset Analyst

About the role

The role is a vital member of the IT operations team, responsible for managing the end-to-end lifecycle of hardware assets within the organization. This role focuses on receiving, shipping, and tracking hardware assets, conducting regular inventory checks, and maintaining accurate records using tools such as Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Receiving Hardware Assets: Accept incoming hardware shipments, verify delivery contents against purchase orders, and inspect items for damage or discrepancies.
• Shipping Hardware Assets: Prepare and package hardware assets for outbound shipment, coordinate with shipping vendors, and track deliveries to ensure timely and accurate dispatch.
• Inventory Management: Conduct regular physical inventory checks of hardware assets, reconcile counts with digital records, and identify anomalies or losses.
• Data Maintenance: Maintain and update inventory databases and asset logs using Microsoft Excel, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
• Reporting: Generate inventory and shipping reports as needed, highlighting key metrics and trends for management review.
• Process Improvement: Participate in process reviews to streamline asset receiving, shipping, and inventory practices.
• Learning & Development: Display an active interest in learning and adopting new asset management platforms such as ServiceNow.
• Collaboration: Coordinate with procurement, IT support, and facilities teams to ensure the smooth flow of hardware assets throughout their lifecycle.
• Compliance: Adhere to company policies and procedures related to asset management, data confidentiality, and workplace safety.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data entry, sorting, filtering, and generating basic reports.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift and move hardware equipment as needed (in accordance with safety standards).
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new asset management tools, especially ServiceNow.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in logistics, inventory management, or related roles is an asset but not required.

Skills

• Asset management

Top Skills

• Asset management

Additional Skills & Qualifications

This role provides a foundation for growth into broader IT asset management, logistics coordination, or systems administration positions. Training on platforms like ServiceNow and process improvement initiatives will further expand your technical repertoire and career trajectory.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Vernon Hills, IL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Vernon Hills, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.