Computer Assisted Ordering Technician

Defense Commissary Agency; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Commissary Agency in the United States is seeking a Computer Assisted Ordering Technician to maintain accurate BOH levels and determine optimum ordering quantities for customer-ready products.

The role involves using RF handheld devices to gather data, update CAO/BOH records, and perform daily inventory audits. Applicants should review the Qualifications section and provide documentation as required for education claims and transcripts.

Qualifications

• Transcripts required to support education claims; official transcripts required before a firm job offer.
• Unofficial transcripts may be used for the application process.
• Foreign education may qualify if evaluated as equivalent to U.S. education.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the Computer Assisted Ordering (CAO) system with current data to ensure optimal order quantities.
• Uses RF handheld terminals to gather data and update Balance on Hand (BOH) data; maintains perpetual inventory and audits credits.
• Performs daily inventory audits of items not in stock and overwrites items; evaluates stock levels daily by reviewing storage and shelf locations.
• Interfaces with management and vendor stocking representatives on CAO-related issues.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Defense Commissary Agency
• Department: Department of Defense
• Schedule: Irregular schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Serves as a Computer Assisted Ordering Technician in a commissary store at a Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) facility. The primary purpose of this position is maintain accurate perpetual inventory balance on hand (BOH) levels which in turn determines optimum ordering quantities and ensures product availability for patrons.

Key Responsibilities

Maintains the Computer Assisted Ordering (CAO) system with current, accurate data to ensure optimal order quantities are calculated necessary to sustain customer demands.

Uses radio-frequency hand-held terminals to gather data necessary to update and adjust inventory Records and updates Balance on Hand (BOH) data; maintains perpetual inventory and audits credits Performs daily inventory audit of items not-in-stock and overwrite items Evaluates stock levels of all CAO categories daily by physically reviewing the storage and display shelf locations, shippers and warehouse.

Interfaces with all levels of management and deals directly with commercial distributor/vendor stocking representatives on issues affecting CAO Read the entire job announcement. Focus on the following sections to understand whether or not you qualify for the position.

This critical information is found under: Duties and Qualifications How You Will be Evaluated Your resume must thoroughly describe how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the Qualifications section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire.

We do not assume you have the necessary experience to successfully perform in this job regardless of your employment history or academic career.

Requirements & Education

USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY. You MUST provide transcripts and/or other documentation to support your educational claims. Transcripts. REQUIRED when using education to meet qualifications or when education is required. Foreign education may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or a U.S.

accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses. Unofficial transcripts from U.S. Department of Education accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions listing your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process. If selected, official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made.

A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable. When relying on foreign education, submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course-by-course listing. Documents must be in English or include an English translation. The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Defense Commissary Agency, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $19.84 – $25.79/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-28.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Irregular schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.