Overview:The Asset Manager is an integral part of the company, providing support to the Project Management and Operations Teams to maximize efficiency in the utilization of all company owned rental assets and to identify opportunities to increase profitability through efficiencies and cost savings across external subrentals both on a long and short-term basis. Qualifications:
Previous experience within the industry is essential
Previous in-depth experience using rental software systems is a requirement
Extensive cross-discipline knowledge of the technical assets associated with the events industry.
Excellent Microsoft Word & Excel skills are essential
Ability to work without supervision and ability to be proactive is expected
Strong analytical skills and a high level of commercial, business, and financial acumen.
Strong negotiation skills.
A highly organized individual, able to prioritize a demanding and diverse workload to exacting deadlines.
Strategic thinker with clear ability to identify, appraise and implement new ideas and approaches for developing revenue and profitability of the business.
Ability to adapt to change, lead and direct a team through an unexpected change of priority or deadline.
Drive to consistently manage a safe, clean and hazard-free environment and understand and comply with the Companyxe2x80x99s Health and Safety policy
Ensure communications are clear and effective to facilitate cooperation and teamwork across the business
Employees are expected to ensure that the Companyxe2x80x99s policies, procedures and obligations are adhered to in carrying out all duties
Emphasis will be placed on the PRG Company values
Fluency in English, both written and oral is essential
Full clean driving license
Core ResponsibilitiesHealth & Safety: Ability to maintain a safe, clean and hazard-free environment and understand and comply with the Companyxe2x80x99s Health and Safety Rules. Ensure any issues are reported accordingly.Communication: Ability to follow and constructively work alongside others as required, contributing towards team efficiency and the betterment of the business.Attitude: A positive attitude gets the work done and motivates others to do the same without dwelling on the challenges that inevitably come up in the job. A positive attitude is something that is most valued by supervisors and co-workers, and that also makes the job more pleasant and fun to go to each day.Reliability: You can simply be counted on to do whatever job.Adhere to reasonable management instruction: Ensure that the Companyxe2x80x99s policies, rules, procedures and obligations are observed in carrying out the above duties.This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be exhaustive. Employees are expected to adopt additional tasks when required; these tasks will be in keeping with the general profile of the role. Employees are also expected to ensure that the Companyxe2x80x99s policies, procedures and obligations are adhered to in carrying out all duties. Responsibilities:
Encourage a cohesive approach across the Asset Team and broader internal users to maximize the efficiency and utilization of the companyxe2x80x99s extensive asset base
Work with the Project Management team in identifying the best use of assets the monitoring of the inventory management system and equipment bookings.
Drive the processes of Inbound and Outbound asset transfers and inter-company orders.
Oversee equipment sub-rental, including monitoring of pricing within the market.
Keep up to date with the Companyxe2x80x99s inventory.
Produce regular detailed and accurate reports for the company management
Support the Logistics team to ensure both cost effective movement of equipment and all required documentation is processed correctly.
Work to optimize our services regimes, both internal and external.
Raise purchase orders if required using the inventory management system.
Maintain an ongoing review of current and emerging technology that is available to the Company or is in the local market.
Review future business to ensure the correct type and level of assets are in place for the peak business months.
Demonstrate commercial awareness, sharing knowledge of the projects and customers active within the markets the Company operates within. Provide input and a qualified opinion on assets available in the local market.
Undertake additional projects as directed by the company.
Drive the development and implementation of plans to improve and maintain gross profit margins. This will include cost effectively managing the Companyxe2x80x99s assets and reviewing working practices to ensure that the efficiency and productivity is maximized at all times.
Identify underutilised or older assets for disposal and/or re-sale and work with our UES teams to optimize the disposal.