Computer Assisted Ordering Technician

Defense Commissary Agency; Port Royal (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Commissary Agency in Port Royal, SC is seeking a Computer Assisted Ordering Technician. The role focuses on maintaining an accurate perpetual inventory balance on hand (BOH) to determine optimal ordering quantities and ensure product availability for customers.

The incumbent uses handheld terminals to collect data, update records, and support stock replenishment. This position requires meeting OPM qualifications and may involve physical duties in a warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-4.
• Experience using handheld terminals to update inventory.
• Maintaining perpetual inventory to support ordering.

Responsibilities

• Use handheld terminals to gather data for updating inventory.
• Maintain accurate BOH levels to drive ordering quantities.
• Order products and monitor shelf stock availability.

Skills

Inventory management

Perpetual inventory

Data entry

Warehousing

Education

Four years of higher education above high school

Tools

Handheld terminals

Job description

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.

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, or a combination of the two to qualify. Experience: One (1) year of 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: Four (4) full years of successfully completed education above high school at an accredited business, secretarial, technical school, junior college, college, or university. Transcripts are required if relying on education, in whole or in part, to qualify. See Required Documents for more information. OR Combination of experience and education: To calculate the combination, divide your total months of experience by 12, then divide your semester hours by 60 and add the two percentages. If the total is 100%, you meet the minimum qualifications through a combination of experience and education. Examples of qualifying experience include: Include experience using hand held terminals to gather data necessary to update and adjust inventory; experience ensuring optimal shelf space allocation for available stock; ordering product; and/or maintaining a perpetual inventory. 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) Work may be performed in the freeze and chill boxes exposing incumbent to extremes in temperature. Must be able to wear any/all protective clothing provided, such as freezer gear. (2) Must be able to lift items up to 40 lbs without assistance. Physical exertion such as long periods of standing, bending, lifting, carrying and reaching while searching for stock and replenishing shelves is required. Minimum Qualifications GS-05 (Specialized Experience) Overtime: Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Nonexempt Bargaining Unit Status: No Obligated Position: No Reemployed Annuitants Considered: No, DoD criteria not met. Work environment: A significant amount of work is performed in the warehouse which is often drafty, and noisy and special precautions must be used while working around material handling equipment. The work environment involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions. Telework eligible: No Remote work eligible: No