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Supervisory Inventory Management Specialist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 17 days ago
On-site Detroit, MI $82K – $107K Apply by Sep 23, 2026 Inventory Management ESFJINFJISFJISTJ HealthcareTransportation
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The John D. Dingell VAMC is recruiting for a Supervisory Inventory Management Specialist. The Inventory Management Specialist will function in Supply Chain Management Service. The incumbent Supervises multiple supply series of consumable medical supply/inventory used in the healthcare system as well as the micro-purchase program
What You'll Do
- →The Supervisory Inventory Management Specialist is recognized as the Commodity Management Division's subject matter expert and serves as advisor and consultant on inventory management matters.
- →Plans, directs and manages the activities to include inventory management, supply management, receiving, purchasing, distribution, control of facility, pandemic, environmental supplies, office supplies, non-OIT consignment and prosthetics consumables, equipment instrumentation and applicable services.
- →Duties include but not limited to: Supply Management - Inventory Management, Control and Distribution 60% Oversees the inventory management, control and distribution of expendable inventory for a VA HCS and supported catchment area.
- →Ensures maximum effectiveness in the management of inventories.
- →Establishes procedures and oversees and reviews physical inventories and supply reconciliation.
- →Establishes reporting techniques to foresee any potential problems in Supply control.
- →Resolves any problem areas identified by the use of data and interpretation of such factors as value of items, volume purchase advantages, market conditions, storage facilities, holding characteristics, administrative costs, seasonal variations, cost of transportation, susceptibility of change and fluctuations, source of supply, and method of procurement.
- →Plans the grouping of items and establishment of cycles of acquisition that will most nearly accommodate the best combination of these conditions, both marketing and otherwise.
- →Analyzes, studies, develops, and directs systems in connection with the EX requirements in the medical center's annual budget development and strategic planning.
- →Inventory accountability responsibilities may require site reviews throughout the VA HCS catchment area.
- →Implements best practices, principles, tools and concepts to evaluate and improve supply system performance.
- →Interfaces with peers, stakeholders and customers throughout the VA HCS and supported catchment area to coordinate management and control and resolve any issues or discrepancies.
- →Develops strategies for implementing all future EX automated replacement systems, supply technologies and/or business practices.
- →Coordinates with technical specialists on evaluating the impact of anticipated new technologies on supply processes and customer services; resolves conflicting requirements of several supply program areas.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
- ✓Transcript (must include the following information): Your Name Name of the college or university Full address of the college or university Degree Received Date Conferred REMINDER: A copy of your certificate/degree or screenshot of your current classes are not a replacement of your transcript and they will not be used in the qualifying process.
- ✓To meet qualification requirements, your resume should clearly identity the following information for each applicable degree: Name of the college or university Degree earned and the field of study Date the degree was conferred (month and year) Please ensure this information is included directly on your resume so your education can be properly evacuated during the qualification review.
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 60110fac-90cd-4bd6-b1e4-dd27de4c5656
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