Shaw Industries, Inc

IT Hardware Asset Manager

Shaw Industries, Inc$80K — $95K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in IT, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field
  • 1+ years of experience leading teams or projects
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Strong process and detail orientation with a focus on continuous learning
  • Ability to engage with all levels of internal and external stakeholders
  • Proven track record in streamlining operations and cost-saving measures
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced collaborative environment

Responsibilities

  • Manage the Hardware Asset Management team and global hardware purchase requisitions
  • Oversee full life cycle inventory management of IT hardware
  • Advance governance and lifecycle processes to support compliance and audit readiness
  • Own the associate experience for receiving IT hardware from request to retirement
  • Implement and manage ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management for lifecycle visibility
  • Direct operational activities related to hardware assets to align with corporate strategy
  • Collaborate with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and maintain vendor relationships

Benefits

  • Timely and responsive support for customers regarding purchasing and inventory
  • Focus on improving stakeholder satisfaction with hardware experiences
  • Conducting invoice analysis and ensuring compliance with SLAs
  • Opportunity to foster partnerships across various business functions
  • Engagement in process improvement initiatives and operational enhancements
Full Job Description

Job Title

IT Hardware Asset Manager

Position Overview:

The IT Hardware Asset Manageris responsible forShaws enterprise Hardware Asset Management (HAM), focusingmainly onproviding IT assets to Shaw associates and facilities, managing hardware lifecycles in ServiceNow,and managing asset inventory stock.Thisposition leads ateam handling global hardware procurement, inventory accuracy, device distribution, refresh projects, and asset valuation.The manager works closely the Service Desk, Deployment, ServiceNow Platform team, Global Sourcing, Corporate Assets, IT BusinessOperationsand other Shaw business units to ensure Shaws technology hardware assets are managed accurately, compliantly, andcost-effectivelyfrominitialrequest through retirement.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Managethe Hardware Asset Management team supporting global hardware purchase requisitions, inventory management, asset distribution, device refresh execution, and asset valuation

  • Manage full life cycle inventory management-responsible for the day-to-day oversight, organization, and operational effectiveness of IT hardware inventory for the enterprise

  • Advance HAM governance, policies, and lifecycle processes to support audit readiness, compliance, and risk management

  • Own the end-to-end associate experience for receiving IT hardware-frominitialrequest through delivery, support, and retirement-ensuring the process is intuitive, predictable, and minimizes handoffs

  • Own the functional implementation, enhancement, and ongoing management of ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management (HAM) to support full hardware lifecycle visibility and automation

  • Responsible for and directstaff inall tactical and operational activities related to hardware assets to align with corporate business strategy

  • Partner with the ServiceNow Platform team to ensureaccuratehardware inventoryand assignment data ismaintainedand integrated with the CMDB

  • Serve as a key leader in the planning and execution of Shaws Device Refresh program, ensuring lifecycle eligibility, operational readiness, andtimelydelivery

  • Work with suppliers to obtain hardware quotes and partner with Global Sourcing to secure bulk pricing and preferred vendor agreements

  • Collaborate withinternal and external partnersto support asset valuation, reconciliation, and financialaccuracy

  • Coach, develop, andlead4-6salariedassociates to support IT goals while enabling individual professional growth

  • Establish,manageandmaintainclose working relationships with suppliers (vendors) resolving & escalating problems, as well as providing vendor performance feedback asnecessary

  • Build strong, inclusive partnerships across IT andnonITbusiness functions

  • Allocateappropriate resourcesto ensure that projects and tasks are completed within committedtime framesand within budget

  • Leads with the Users experience firstframes hardware asset decisions around how theyimpactservice, support, and the end users ability to do their work

  • Providetimely, responsive support and direction to internal and external customers on purchasing, inventory, pricing, and hardware lifecycle questionsprioritizing clarity, follow-through, and ease

  • Serve as an escalation point for complex or high-impact hardware issues (missed deliveries, misroutes, urgent replacements), ensuring quick resolution and proactive communication

  • Improve stakeholder satisfaction (Service Desk, Deployment, business leaders) with the hardware experience

  • Conduct invoice analysis and ensure validationin accordance withcontractual agreements and service level agreements (SLAs)

  • Oversee carrier portals and stay informed about market trends and conditions thatimpactsuppliers,cost ofgoods, pricing, and potentially influence company operations or strategy

Position Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience inIT,Business, Operations,Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

  • 1+ years of experience leading teams or projects (project management, team leadership, process leadership, or similar responsibilities)

  • Excellentoral and writtencommunication skills

  • Process, detail, andcontinuouslearning area must

  • Engagement with all levels of internal and external users, customer, associates isa must

  • Demonstrate skill in streamlining operations and implementing cost-saving measures

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

  • Collaborate with IT management on projects, issues, and strategic planning as needed

  • Adhere toestablishedfinancial policies, internal controls, and reporting requirements

  • Foster inclusion and cultivate strong partnerships across both IT and non-IT business functions, including Global Sourcing, Corporate Accounting, Legal,Corporate Assets, Accounts Payable, and related areas

PreferredSkills:

  • 5+yearsofrelevant experienceinoperationsmanagementor relatedfield

  • 3+ years of leadership experience

  • Experience in process improvement and process documentation

  • Inventory management experience

  • Experience in financial analysis, preferably in an IT or technology-focused environment

  • Experience using purchasing and business applications, including purchase order requisitioning,ServiceNow, Onit, Microsoft Office, and related tools

  • Project Management and/orCPM experience

Required Competencies:

  • DriveResults

  • Demonstrate Good Judgement

  • Coach and Develop Support

  • Demonstrate Customer Orientation

  • Lead Change

Salary Grade 7

Work Shift

1 (United States of America)

About Shaw Industries, Inc

Shaw Industries, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of flooring products, including carpet, hardwood, laminate, and tile. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Dalton, Georgia. Shaw Industries operates manufacturing facilities in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and China, and sells its products through a network of retailers and distributors. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, including using recycled materials in its products and reducing energy consumption in its manufacturing processes. Shaw Industries is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.
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20,000 employees
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Founded
1967

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