Expendable Inventory & DME Coordinator

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Indianapolis, IN, seeks an Inventory Manager in the Commodity Management Division of the Logistics Service.

You will manage expendable supplies and durable medical equipment within assigned areas, ensuring accurate inventory levels and timely supply support to clinical programs. The role requires strong forecasting, data analysis, and coordination with service lines, biomedical engineering, and procurement to balance clinical needs with budget constraints.

Qualifications

• One full year of specialized experience at the GS-05 level or equivalent in Federal service.
• Experience managing expendable items and durable medical equipment (DME).
• Forecasting inventory needs and analyzing inventory reports to evaluate supply support.
• Proficiency with automated inventory management systems to maintain current inventory data.

Responsibilities

• Forecasts short- and long-term inventory needs.
• Analyzes inventory data including demand history and stock levels.
• Coordinates disposal of surplus or excess supplies and returns/reutilization of medical supplies.
• Develops acquisition strategies and supports best-value sourcing for DME.
• Serves as point of contact for coordination of material support and logistics problems.

Skills

Inventory management

Forecasting

Inventory systems

Data analysis

Supply coordination

Tools

Planning tools

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Indianapolis, IN, seeks an Inventory Manager in the Commodity Management Division of the Logistics Service.

You will manage expendable supplies and durable medical equipment within assigned areas, ensuring accurate inventory levels and timely supply support to clinical programs. The role requires strong forecasting, data analysis, and coordination with service lines, biomedical engineering, and procurement to balance clinical needs with budget constraints.