IT Hardware Specialist

Lippert Components; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k with employer match

Vacation days

Job summary

Lippert Components is seeking an IT Hardware Specialist to oversee enterprise-wide inventory of hardware and software assets in Indiana. The role emphasizes meticulous asset management, procurement of IT equipment, and optimization of asset spending within IT support.

Candidates should have 1–2 years in IT asset management and knowledge of IT hardware/software. The position requires office-based work with some travel, and Lippert offers a competitive benefits package including 401k and paid time

Qualifications

• Knowledge of IT hardware and software.
• 1–2 years of experience in IT asset management.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily and long-term operational and strategic management of hardware and software assets.
• Plan, monitor, and record hardware assets and software licenses for vendor contract compliance.
• Ensure CMDB accuracy and content; manage procurement analysts.

Skills

IT hardware

Asset management

Procurement

Education

High School Diploma

A+ Certification

Tools

CMDB tools

Job description

Overview

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation and premium products to all of our customers.

Why We are Different

At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members' unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.

What You will Get

1. A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture.
2. Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!
3. Fair and competitive compensation.
4. Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.
5. Holiday, personal and vacation days.

Summary/Objective

The IT Hardware Specialist will help be responsible for enterprise-wide inventory of hardware and software assets at Lippert.

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Inventory management for both hardware and software
2. Procurement of IT equipment
3. Identify opportunity for waste elimination and increased efficiencies by best utilizing existing assets resources
4. Optimize asset spending within IT Support
5. Development, implement, and maintain processes, standards, and policies relating to hardware asset management

Working Conditions

• Primarily working indoors, office environment.
• May sit for several hours at a time.
• Prolonged exposure to computer screens.
• Repetitive use of hands to operate computers, printers, and copiers.

Qualifications

1. Knowledge of IT hardware and software
2. 1-2 years of experience in IT asset management

Essential Functions

1. Perform daily and long-term operational and strategic management of hardware and software
2. Plan, monitor, and record hardware assets and/or software license to make sure they complied with vendor contracts in different software tools
3. Ensure effective management of the CMDB and that the content contained is accurate
4. Provide supervision to staff of procurement analysts
5. Provide KPI/Metric information and standardized reporting on a scheduled basis together with unscheduled reporting demanded by management
6. Responsible for managing lifecycle of hardware and software models in the DML right from their introduction to their retirement
7. Generate and distribute various reports, including compliance reports on current assets

Competencies

1. Excellent communication skills
2. Ability to work on multiple projects at one time
3. Effective time management skills

Supervisory Responsibility

This role as no supervisory responsibilities

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to talk and hear. The Team Member may have to lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a fulltime exempt position and hours will be determined by the hiring manager.

Travel

Travel for this role is required. It will be minimal and primarily local during working hours.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. High School Diploma or equivalent
2. A+ Certifications

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Pay Group: AAP/EEO Statement

Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters. All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.

Lippert's strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member. Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members. Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership. Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

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