Computer Assisted Ordering Technician

United-States-Department-of-Defense; Marysville (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Department of Defense in Marysville, WA seeks an inventory specialist to maintain accurate perpetual inventory on hand, determining optimum ordering quantities and ensuring product availability for patrons. The role supports OPM qualifications for the 1101 series and requires completion by the announcement deadline.

Candidates should have experience in retail procurement, inventory methods, and a demonstrated ability to use handheld data terminals to update stock and improve

Qualifications

• One (1) year of demonstrated knowledge of retail procurement and distribution methods, principles, procedures, and techniques of retail food merchandising and store management.
• Experience can be under other Federal service pay systems, private sector, or military.
• Use handheld terminals to gather data necessary to update inventory and adjust stock.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a perpetual inventory balance on hand to determine optimum ordering quantities.
• Ensure product availability for patrons by accurate stock levels.
• Order product and manage shelf space allocation based on stock levels.

Skills

Inventory management

Retail procurement

Data gathering via handheld terminals

Shelf space optimization

Communication

Education

Graduate level education in business administration or related field

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is to maintain accurate perpetual inventory balance on hand (BOH) levels which in turn determines optimum ordering quantities and ensures product availability for patrons.

Read the entire announcement before starting the application process. You must meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) qualifications for series 1101 and additional requirements by the announcement closing date. Your resume (and/or transcript if necessary) must clearly show that you have the qualifications described below. You can use experience, education, superior academic achievement, or a combination of experience and education to qualify.

Experience

One (1) year of demonstrated knowledge of retail procurement and distribution methods; principles, procedures, and techniques of retail food merchandising and retail food store management; and developments in commercial retail food store items, equipment, and practices (specialized experience) equivalent to at least the GS-4 grade level. Experience can be under other Federal service pay systems, private sector, or military.

Examples of qualifying experience include:

• Use handheld terminals to gather data necessary to update and adjust inventory.
• Ensure optimal shelf space allocation for available stock.
• Order product, and/or maintain a perpetual inventory

OR

Education

One (1) full year of graduate level education with major study in business administration, public administration, agricultural economics (food industry management), or other fields related to the position; or superior academic achievement.

OR

Combination of experience and education

To calculate the combination, divide your total months of experience by 12, then divide your graduate level semester hours by the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study or 18 and add the two percentages. If the total is 100%, you meet the minimum qualifications through a combination of experience and education.

You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

Physical requirements

(1) Stand, stoop, kneel, bend and climb for prolonged periods. (2) Lift, push, pull, carry, and handle items weighing up to 40 pounds independently and occasionally over 40 pounds with assistance. You will attest to your ability to perform these physical requirements in the Questionnaire.

As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in the position's competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics).

• Automated Ordering Systems
• Communication
• Minimum Qualifications GS-05 (Specialized Experience)
• Operational Practices

Overtime: Occasional

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Nonexempt

Bargaining Unit Status: Not Covered

Obligated Position: No

Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met.

Telework eligible: No

Remote work eligible: No