The John D. Dingell VAMC is recruiting for an Inventory Management Specialist. Serves as the Property Manager in the Material Management Division of the Logistics Service with responsibility for the inventory and lifecycle management of all non-expendable (NX) equipment in the assigned area(s).
Inventory Management and Control: Responsible for the management and control of an assigned class of expendable material; serves as the point of contact for the coordination of material support and resolution of logistic problems; conducts forecasting and quantitative analysis; conducts spot checks; and complies with special requirements for firearms, ammunition and sensitive equipment Returns, Recalls, and Reutilization: Implements federal and agency programs for the return and reutilization of medical supplies; coordinates disposal of surplus or excess supplies; makes emergent procurement decisions; and participates in root cause analysis process Conducts short, mid and long-term advanced planning for expendable items and DME, utilizing enterprise-wide computerized planning tools.
Analyzes data to include demand history, program requirements Uses a range of well-established and commonly applied inventory principles, standard and non standard methodologies, and concepts to determine need to intervene in the supply system in response to fluctuations in rates of usage, cost, availability for established suppliers, alternative sources of supply and other similar conditions Performs analytical work to manage, regulate, coordinate, or otherwise exercise control over EX supplies Forecasts short and long range inventory needs considering changes in medical and surgical technologies, clinical scheduling changes and program requirements.
Develops acquisition strategies to acquire and purchase DME, displaying familiarity with contracting laws and regulations with industry practices. Supports customers and acquisition personnel in developing requirements, utilizing mandatory sources and standardization of sources. Exercises Ordering Officer Authority in determining best value and contract sourcing. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM. Schedule may be subject to change based on the needs of the Agency. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Inventory Management Specialist/PD99824S and PD99577S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not AuthorizedPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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jumesha.gibbs@va.gov · 843-543-5348
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $55658 – $88510/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-16.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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