Analyst II - Physical Inventory, HAM

Westlake; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake is seeking a seasoned IT Asset Inventory Specialist to manage physical assets across North America. You will receive, track, deploy, audit, and dispose of computing hardware throughout its lifecycle, ensuring accurate records and timely reporting.

The role requires strong communication skills, 5+ years in physical inventory management, and familiarity with SAP, ServiceNow, and spreadsheets. You will collaborate with multiple teams to support business needs and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience performing physical inventory management.
• Some college level course work is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Experience using inventory computer programs to update counts and compile reports, such as SAP, ServiceNow, and spreadsheets.
• Familiar with desktop, server, network and security hardware.

Responsibilities

• Receive, record, deploy, monitor, audit, and dispose of IT assets across North America.
• Maintain inventory records and share with management, Audit, and stakeholders.
• Keep inventory levels adequate to meet demand at multiple plants.
• Perform periodic audits and report issues to management.
• Investigate discrepancies and provide root-cause analysis.
• Recommend improvements to inventory processes and implement changes.
• Utilize tracking software to monitor assets and ensure accuracy.
• Provide timely communications to management both verbally and in writing.

Skills

Asset management

Inventory auditing

Verbal/written communication

Team collaboration

Self-starting

Education

Some college coursework preferred

Tools

SAP

ServiceNow

Spreadsheets

Job description

Summary

This role is to support the physical inventory of the organization’s computing infrastructure through its lifecycle, acting as an initial contact for receiving IT hardware from the vendor and tracking its physical location while in use and ultimate retirement and disposal.

Duties And Responsibilities

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manage company computing assets by receiving, recording, deploying, monitoring, auditing, and disposing of company IT assets throughout North America.
• Maintain inventory records to share with management, Audit and other stakeholders in the business
• Maintain suitable inventory levels at multiple plants to meet new hire and break fix demand.
• Performing periodic audits on deployed assets and notifying management of any issues.
• Investigate, perform root cause analysis and reporting discrepancies in inventory to management.
• Make recommendations for improving inventory control. Work with appropriate individuals to make approved changes to the inventory process.
• Use the software tools and devices provided for tracking assets.
• Provide high-quality and timely communications to management using frequent verbal and written communications.
• Devise alternatives when necessary in order to meet I.T.’s customer’s business requirements.
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures.
• Fully supports Company goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Any additional responsibilities or tasks as necessary.

Education, Experience And Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience performing physical inventory management.
• Some college level course work is preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Experience using inventory computer programs to update counts and compile reports, such as SAP, ServiceNow, and spreadsheets
• Familiar with desktop, server, network and security hardware.
• Self-starter, yet willing and able to take and execute direction when needed.
• Works well in a team environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office. Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators. Travel including air travel or auto travel may occasionally be required.

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.