Supervisory Inventory Management Specialist (Expendable Assets)

Quick Facts

• Role: Supervisory Inventory Management Specialist (EX)
• Schedule: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday
• Telework: Ad-hoc
• Virtual: Not a virtual position

Description

Serves as a Supervisory Inventory Management Specialist for expendable (EX) assets/material in a VA Health Care System and supported catchment area. Supervises inventory management for consumable medical supplies and related programs, acting as an EX commodity management subject-matter expert and advisor to senior supply chain leadership.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and manage commodity management activities: inventory management, supply management, receiving, purchasing, distribution, and control of facility supplies (including pandemic/environmental/office supplies and other listed categories).
• Oversee EX inventory management, control, and distribution; establish and review physical inventories and supply reconciliation.
• Develop reporting techniques to anticipate supply control problems and resolve issues using data interpretation (value, volume advantages, market/storage conditions, seasonal variations, transport costs, source/procurement methods, etc.).
• Analyze and direct systems for EX requirements in annual budget development and strategic planning; conduct site reviews across the catchment area as needed.
• Implement best practices to improve supply system performance and coordinate with internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies.
• Develop strategies for future EX automated replacement systems and supply technologies/business practices; evaluate impacts with technical specialists and reconcile conflicting requirements.
• Manage consumable accountability (quantitative and monetary) and advise on activation and major consumable purchases.
• Oversee commodity program management plans using historical data and program/trend needs; meet monthly performance measures and participate in CPRC.
• Direct advanced planning for expendable items and durable medical equipment (DME) using enterprise computerized planning tools (demand history, lead times, stock levels, and other factors).
• May serve as Approving Official for reconciled purchase card transactions.
• Serve as EX subject-matter expert for VISN and facility strategic planning to ensure supply/DME needs are met while considering cost, policies/procedures, and sources of supply.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Complete all required application steps, assessment, and questionnaire
• Selective Service registration (required for males born after 12/31/1959)
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Complete online onboarding and provide acceptable identification for I-9
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program
• Complete required probationary period or trial period (1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period)
• Meet GS-11 qualification requirements by specialized experience and/or education by the closing date
• Complete the Supervisory Situational Judgment Test (SSJT)
• Meet physical requirements (primarily sedentary; occasional lifting up to 40 lbs)

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position and schedule, and benefits details are provided by the hiring agency.