Supervisor Inventory Management Specialist

Department of Veterans Affairs

This position serves as a Supervisory Inventory Management Specialist for non-expendable (NX) assets/material in a VA Health Care System (VA HCS) and supported catchment area. Supervises multiple supply or material classes/series. Is recognized as Material Management Section's subject matter expert and serves as advisor and consultant to the Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) and Assistant CSCO on property management matters for sound material management concepts, practices, and personal property

• Duties include but are not limited too: Manages the equipment/supplies loan program, equipment test and evaluation program. Directs and manages operating storage, warehousing and related activities. Conducts the planning, management and control and life-cycle management over all non-expendable assets. Develops and supports the creation of acquisition strategies and standardization initiatives to acquire and purchase devices and equipment. Develops, modifies and provides input on plans, goals and objectives for projects, programs, systems and operations. Develops position descriptions and performance standards and conducts performance reviews. Directs and oversees the inventory management program and control of individual assets. Writes, develops, interprets and implements policies and procedures. Trains and assists staff on equipment acquisition, disposal, scanning and tracking of equipment. Oversees and supervises a variety of employees and sections. Utilizes performance improvement methodologies to improve overall management of non-expendable assets. Monitors and manages multiple equipment fund control points and inventory transactions. Utilizes advanced automated tools to conduct short, mid and long-term advanced planning for new and replacement non-expendable assets. Develops strategies for implementing non-expendable automated replacement systems, supply technologies and business practices. Maintains accountable property documents and files on non-expendable excess property. Schedules and conducts physical inventories. Resolves informal complaints and grievances. Coordinates final disposition of non-expendable assets. Implements operational, program and project plans to meet objectives. Coordinates proper equipment inspection and technical maintenance of equipment. Conducts analysis and uses intensive knowledge of non-expendable assets to make recommendations about standardization. Conducts procurement reviews and makes recommendations. Implements best practices, principles, tools and concepts to evaluate and improve supply system performance. Analyzes, studies, develops and directs systems based on non-expendable requirements and annual budget development. Resolves inventory problems. Resolves conflicting requirements of several supply program areas. Interfaces with fiscal/budget staff to resolve inventory related issues. Implements best practices, principles, tools and concepts to evaluate and improve supply system performance. Identifies opportunities for and directs analysis of potential cost savings, efficiencies, and process improvements using quantitative analysis and historical usage patterns. Conducts site visits, participates in root cause analysis processes and resolves complex inventory problems. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 0730-1600Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Supervisor Inventory Management Specialist/PD6209-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Approved

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