Manages and controls an assigned class of expendable material for a VA HCS and supported catchment area. Recognized as an authority on expendable (EX) commodity management and serves as a subject matter expert to all services and service lines.
Inventories managed include a wide variety of expendable items and durable medical equipment (DME) which may or may not be available through the Medical/Surgical Prime Vendor (MSPV) program or other negotiated or Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contracts.
Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: 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. Plans and reviews all inventory processes, functions, and related systems. Conducts wall-to-wall and periodic inventories. Maintains perpetual inventory accounts for expendable items.
Develops and supports the creation of acquisition strategies and standardization initiatives to acquire and purchase durable medical equipment. Analyzes data that impact procurement decisions. Conducts market research on product pricing and performance. Researches opportunities for and conducts analysis of potential cost savings, efficiencies, and process improvements using quantitative and historical usage patterns.
Utilizes best practices, principles and tools, concepts and methodologies to determine and evaluate supply system performance. Identifies and rectifies inventory management issues. Conducts short, mid and long-term advanced planning for expendable items and durable medical equipment. Performs analytical work to manage, regulate, coordinate and exercise control over expendable supplies.
Analyzes and advises customers on supply/durable medical equipment purchase recommendations. Conducts data/information analysis for acquisition planning associated with durable medical equipment. Researches alternative sources for expendable item procurement. Administers an expendable inventory management program. Coordinates with property managers for disposal of surplus or excess supplies.
Recommends actions to eliminate problems involved in delivering services to inventory customers. Advises and informs stakeholders concerning the management, control and accountability of expendable items in use. Acts as a central point of contact for the coordination of material support and the resolution of logistics problems. Prepares submissions to obtain approval and/or funding for national level expendable supply contracts.
Maintains inventory control records in an automated system. Compiles and analyzes performance measures and implements process improvements. Conducts effectiveness/efficiency reviews. Computes requirements for supplies and durable medical equipment. Utilizes automated inventory management system to maintain current inventory data. Researches and develops solutions to complex and routine problems. Traces sequences of inventory management transactions to resolve questions.
Manages inventory, independently sets initial stock and par levels, and reorders points and resolves issues. Formulates improved inventory management procedures and practices. Determines the means and methods to resolve issues and improve operations. 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 7:30am - 4:00pm Telework: Ad-hoc per agency policy Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Inventory Management Specialist/PD99823S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $50813 – $66059/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-05.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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