Firm Name: Costco

Numbers of Jobs: Asset Analyst

Education Need: Graduate

Job Hours: 8

Payment: $20-$30/Hours

What's Job City: Seattle

Job Details:

Since this environment is unique to the high-tech world, Costco's culture is the secret to its success. The value that Costco places on its employees is amply documented in articles from a variety of publishers, including Bloomberg and Forbes. We give our team members and employees priority one. Costco is well known for its philanthropy and dedication to the community; for these traits, it has won numerous awards. The company encourages its staff to volunteer actively by supporting a variety of opportunities for charitable giving. Over $58 million was donated by Costco to charitable causes in 2021, including United Way and Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.

 Costco IT is in charge of the company's technological future. It is the third-largest retailer in the world and has wholesale operations in 14 nations. Despite our size and quick international expansion, we still strive to create a family-oriented environment where employees can thrive. Look no further than Costco's ranking of seventh on Forbes' list of the world's best employers for proof.

 The asset management team is looking for a business operations analyst with experience, passion for problem-solving, and a desire to make a difference. a dedicated team player who is naturally motivated to achieve departmental goals, pays close attention to detail, and has excellent communication skills.

 For Costco locations, the Asset Management team is in charge of managing the connections between hardware and software as well as the business operational movement of IT assets and consumables throughout their entire lifecycle, from receipt to disposal. Our team is focused on maintaining software compliance, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and providing complete transparency regarding our license position to all business stakeholders. We are looking for a cooperative analyst in a non-technical role to help us improve our IT operations and drive initiatives that will benefit Costco IT.

 You will be a part of a motivated, adaptable, and collaborative business team that is attempting to establish and maintain a first-rate asset management program. Come along with us as we continue to develop and shape ITAM at Costco. Although we take our work seriously, our team also knows how to have a good time while offering this crucial service.

 If you would like to work for one of the world's BEST companies, all you have to do is apply and let your career be reimagined. ".

 ROLE.

 Reviews and analyses of software asset data are done, and the underlying causes of anomalies and issues with data integrity are found. From small, single-system exports to large, comparative exports, data sets are available.

 provides a fix for discrepancies between pulled inventory data and CARTS data. Flexera, CARTS, and other data sources (BigFix, SCCM) may be used to conduct in-depth research.

 Supports all initiatives to improve the software's overall footprint's visibility in software asset management tools. Increasing the amount of information in the tool and ensuring that it is all accurate and complete are the main concerns.

 obtains knowledge of, and expertise in, appropriate asset management policies and procedures for the teams in charge of contracting, managing suppliers, and owning businesses. They also ensure that any new hardware is configured correctly in accordance with Software Asset Management (SAM) specifications and that software installations take into account any hardware retirements.

 produces, updates, and cites process documentation. This could be accomplished by gathering policy summaries, reference lists, process flows, or historical logs of issues that have been resolved.

 begins cross-collaboration between internal and supplier teams, and supports team members' efforts to resolve problems.

 promotes the development of the ITAM Control Book and related rules. This could entail creating new content, updating previously published material, or contributing to the ideation process for updates as necessary.

 aids in new SAM publisher candidates' onboarding.

 identifies opportunities for streamlining, increasing effectiveness through continuous process improvement, and implementing best practice solutions.

 REQUIRED.

•  Having managed materials or inventories for at least two years, with knowledge of industry best practices.
•  a thorough understanding of supply chain techniques and procedures, from procurement to disposal, as well as the life cycles of hardware and software assets.
•  Experience with Excel analysis, proficiency with pivot tables, formulas, and the capacity to compare various data sets are all preferred.
•  analytical, meticulous, and demonstrates ability in both effective research and problem-solving. capable of communicating, understanding the causes of problems, comparing and examining data for discrepancies, and taking the initiative in problem solving while being able to involve other teams as necessary.
•  Must possess a strong sense of urgency and ownership and be driven to take independent action. Must be upbeat and able to work alone.
•  Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with Costco's suppliers, cross-functional teams, and all organizational levels.
•  Prior success managing a range of projects and tasks, as well as strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks with competing deadlines.
•  The capacity to accept guidance and mentoring from peers and management; outstanding and effective teamwork.
•  A person needs to be flexible and able to adapt.
•  capable of putting in extra time as needed.

 Recommended.

•  Experience with ServiceNow ("CARTS") is preferred, especially with the hardware asset management modules.
•  Certification in IT asset management, e. g. CHAMP, CSAM, CITAM, or another acronym that is similar).
•  A thorough understanding of Costco Business operations or other knowledge of a large company's organizational structure with equipment dispersed across several locations is preferred.
•  having practical knowledge of the data from the ServiceNow Discovery, BigFix, or SCCM discovery tools.
•  Understanding of the G-Suite (including GoogleDocs, GoogleSheets, etc. ). ).

 The necessary documents.

•  correspondence of cover.
•  the curriculum vitae.

 The Costco Applicant Privacy Notice is available here for California applicants to read.

 Slopes of Pay:.

•  Level 2 costs between $36 and $43 in points.
•  $40.87 to $50.48 for Level 3.