Asset Shipping Specialist

Job Description

TEKsystems is currently engaged with a tier one bank to recruit Asset Shipping Specialist to join their team on 12 months contract.Description:Right candidate will join their Technology Workplace Support Services (WSS) team which provides technology support to the companies end user community. As part of these services, WSS is responsible and accountable for the end to end IT asset lifecycle, fromprocurement through disposal. It is critical to the Firm that accurate asset recording, inventory and auditing become part of the culture of WSS. This includes the movement and handling of data bearing IT assets between locations and through till disposal. Candidate(s) for these role(s) are expected to manage the overall technology asset secure ship process, working directly with Firms approved shipping and logistics vendors. Secure shipping requirements may include asset serial number verification, packaging (e.g. security tape, seals, etc.) compliance, GPS monitoring, capturing of evidence, etc. In addition, ticket management, coordination with internal and external parties,development/maintenaceof best practices will be a core part of the day-to-day duties for this team. Candidate(s) will be required to drive operational efficiencies, leverage tools, create dashboards and management reporting, as needed. Candidate(s) may also be required to have flexible work hours, this can include after business hours and/or weekends, in order to be available to manage a secure shipping event that cannot be completed within a normal business day. The individual(s) should have both technical and communication (written and verbal) skills and exhibit keen attention to detail. Must have excellent organizational and time management skills to manage multiple streams of work. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required and experience with an ITSM ticketing system would best position this candidate(s) for success.Primary Responsibilities: Manage/liaise with shipping vendor(s) to ensure procedures are being followed and requirements are met Reconcile serial numbers, inventory lists, seals/tags all documentation, upon drivers departure from pickup location and arrival at delivery site Coordination of site contacts availability, monitoring progress of the shipment by tracking, chain of custody, GPS updates, confirming ServiceNow tickets/TASKs are updated appropriately/sufficiently, etc. Create and maintain operational procedures for shipping vendor(s) to reference and/or instructions for drivers to follow Establish and continuously update WSS operational processes that align with the Firms policies and procedures Excellent teamworking skills, capable of working effectively across a variety of IT and business groups across the Firm Ticket & quality management, management reporting (event completion, volume trends, etc.) and self-auditing is a component of this role Asset tracking, data entry supporting the secure shipping activities, as well as assisting the larger Asset team in tasks, during down / low volume secure shipping request periods, will be part of the daily activitiesSkills required: Bachelors degree and/or extensive relevant experience Minimum of 3 - 5 years experience in technology or technology troubleshooting environment Asset Tracking / Management experience a must Experience working with Shipping/Logistics industry a plus Experience with ServiceNow (or similar ticketing system) required Strong organizational and problem solving skills Excellent verbal and written communications skills Advanced Microsoft Excel Proficient in other MS-Office productivity applications Proficient in Share Point site maintenance ITIL certifications a plus Experience in the financial industry is a plusJob Title: Asset Shipping SpecialistLocation: London, UKRate/Salary: 360.00 - 400.00 GBP DailyJob Type: ContractTrading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No. 2876353. Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and EmploymentBusinesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are AllegisGroup brands. 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