Expendable & DME Inventory Manager

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Durham VA Medical Center, seeks an Inventory Manager to oversee expendable supplies and DME across the service area. You will ensure accurate inventory levels, coordinate reorders, and support supply continuity for patient care.

Responsibilities include analyzing inventory reports, implementing acquisition strategies, and conducting periodic audits. Requires experience with GIP or similar systems and knowledge of federal procurement practices.

Qualifications

• Experience with expendable items and DME in a VA or healthcare setting.
• Ability to analyze inventory reports and forecast needs.
• Familiarity with federal procurement and return/reutilization programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory for expendable items and DME across the catchment area.
• Develop acquisition strategies and coordinate with procurement personnel.
• Maintain inventory data using automated systems and reconcile discrepancies.
• Perform wall-to-wall inventories and respond to recalls or backorders.

Skills

Expendable inventory management

Durable medical equipment (DME)

Forecasting inventory needs

Inventory reports analysis

Procurement coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Graduate education or master's degree (advantageous)

Tools

General Inventory Package (GIP)

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Durham VA Medical Center, seeks an Inventory Manager to oversee expendable supplies and DME across the service area. You will ensure accurate inventory levels, coordinate reorders, and support supply continuity for patient care.

Responsibilities include analyzing inventory reports, implementing acquisition strategies, and conducting periodic audits. Requires experience with GIP or similar systems and knowledge of federal procurement practices.