The Inventory Management Specialist is responsible for administering a wide variety of supply functions and programs at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP), Murfreesboro, TN. The incumbent is the resource for consult for much of the procurement for Mid-South CMOP.
Duties may include but are not limited to: Forecasts future workload requirements by reviewing, analyzing and coordinating the needs of multiple departments including receiving, various production zones, overall operations, taking into account delivery schedules, staffing options and potential leave or overtime needs. Uses knowledge of a broad range of supply program relationships to identify and resolve failure rates in critical items.
Identifies interim acceptable substitutes, works with technical specialists, users and suppliers to correct deficiencies and resolve problems. Works directly with Government FSS, GSA, Prime Vendor, manufacturers, National CMOP Program and other contracting avenues to educate, evaluate and continually improve product flow, especially for low availability items of a critical nature.
Works with multiple VISN PBM leaders and potential other Government departments to establish guidelines and custom reports that may be needed as supporting documentation on a routine or non-routine basis. Assists in training, education, and competency assessment of logistics personnel.
Coordinates with material handlers/warehouse personnel to ensure the proper processing of receiving reports and issue documents, obtains appropriate signatures, maintains documents in hard copy form and electronic records to meet established requirements. Manages a program to monitor the quantities consumed by CMOP and takes necessary action to adjust levels to meet the needs of the CMOP.
Analyzes stock levels, ordering frequency, and usage schedules to determine funds required and execution of budget plans for assigned inventory. Utilizes various databases to obtain adequate and pertinent data on which to base decisions. Resolves problems in flow of stock to support variations in zone assignments. Completes various types of supply, service, and equipment purchase bought against established Federal and VA contracts or through small purchasing procedures.
Makes individual purchases not exceeding $15,000. Reconciles purchase card charges within the established time limits. Coordinates with warehousing/receiving program that assures proper storage of all items received at the CMOP. Initiates requests for replenishment of office supplies and other miscellaneous supply related material to support the CMOP.
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 through Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Inventory Management Specialist/PD410090 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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VHANationalRecruitmentCenter@va.gov · (844)456-5208
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $74678 – $97087/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-06.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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