The Supervisory Supply Management Specialist-Assistant Chief Supply Chain Officer (ACSCO), is the supply chain management specialist for a VA Health Care System (VA HCS) and is responsible for the development and integration of a cohesive supply chain operations, including planning and coordination with fiscal, acquisition, clinical and administrative operations.
***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION; YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Major duties and responsibilities include: Operationalizing performance and measurement of logistics functions throughout the VA HCS for all aspects of the supply chain including requirements determination, acquisition planning/coordination/oversight, purchasing, transportation, distribution, tracking, inventory management/control, reconciliation of undelivered orders, and disposition of supplies and equipment. Conducting logistics audits, compliance reviews and program effectiveness and efficiency reviews based on self-developed and nationally developed standards. Participating in the planning of all levels of supply chain activities involved in sourcing, procurement, and logistics management. Serving as a logistics management authority for a VA HCS, a medical facility that includes community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs) and other health care activities dispersed over a geographic catchment area. Exercises supply chain management responsibility for the coordination and integration of new technology and/or implementation of new supply/equipment requirements. Performs broad and comprehensive formal studies of benefits, impacts, characteristics, and problems associated with logistics policy. Develops performance measurement/management of all of the aforementioned (including statistical analysis, workload projections, and process management). Conducts cost-benefit analysis for procurements through the total supply chain. Conducts audits, compliance reviews and program effectiveness/efficiency reviews of all logistics activities to ensure they provide satisfactory levels of service and comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, directives, and procedures. Oversees all activities that will be involved in providing the needed logistics support, to include capital asset planning, strategic sourcing of commodities through vehicles such as the Medical/Surgical Prime Vendor (MSPV) contract and other contract vehicles. Plans, organizes and assigns work to subordinates engaged in logistics and property management across organizational lines. Develops plans, milestones, and policy for the accomplishment of assigned functions on an immediate and long-range basis. makes changes in work assignments and workflow, and balances workload among positions to increase effectiveness of operations supervised. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Supply Management Specialist/PD99536S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
Andrea.McGuire@va.gov 602-277-5551 X1738
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