Inventory Management Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Fargo, ND seeks an Inventory Manager to oversee expendable materials and durable medical equipment in the assigned area. The role emphasizes inventory control, forecasting, and program implementation to support medical supply readiness.

The position requires experience with inventory systems and coordination of material support, with a focus on efficient utilization and adherence to federal guidelines. Regular business hours apply; on-site work is involved.

Qualifications

• Experience managing expendable items and durable medical equipment.
• Ability to forecast inventory needs and analyze reports.
• Familiarity with federal programs for return and reutilization of medical supplies.

Responsibilities

• Inventory management and control for expendable material and DME.
• Coordinate material support and resolve logistics issues.
• Forecast, analyze data, and conduct spot checks.
• Implement returns, recalls and reutilization programs for medical supplies.
• Coordinate disposal of surplus or excess supplies and support procurement decisions.

Skills

Inventory management

Forecasting

Data analysis

Vendor coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Automated inventory systems

Acquisition strategies tools

Job description

Summary

This position serves as an Inventory Manager in the Commodity Management Division of the Logistics Service in the VA Health Care System responsible for the inventory and management of all expendable supplies and durable medical equipment in the assigned area(s).

Summary

This position serves as an Inventory Manager in the Commodity Management Division of the Logistics Service in the VA Health Care System responsible for the inventory and management of all expendable supplies and durable medical equipment in the assigned area(s).

Qualifications

GS-07 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in the Federal service that has equipped me with the particular knowledge - skills - and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position - and that is typically in or related to the work of this position. Qualifying specialized experience includes: managing a variety of expendable items and durable medical equipment; forecasting short and long range inventory needs; analyzing inventory management reports and the effectiveness of various options proposed to provide supply support; utilizing automated inventory management systems to maintain current inventory data; researching and analyzing information to resolve questions and issues - and implementing federal and agency programs for the return and reutilization of medical supplies. NOTE: Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. ~OR~ Successful completion of one full year of graduate level education that demonstrates the knowledge - skills - and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted with application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. ~OR~ An equivalent combination of successfully completed education and specialized experience directly related to the work of the position as outlined above that meets the requirements of the position. Only education beyond a bachelors degree may be used to qualify applicants for the GS-07 level. NOTE: If using education combined with specialized experience to qualify - a copy of your transcript is required. ~OR~ Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) at the baccalaureate level in the coursework detailed above is fully qualifying. Applicants who wish to apply under this provision must submit proof from their educational institution that they meet one of the criteria listed below. To qualify for SAA - applicants must have completed all the requirements for a bachelor's degree in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled and meet one of the following: Rank in the upper one-third of your class in the college - university or major subdivision. A grade-point average of "B" (a GPA of 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0) for all completed undergraduate courses - or those completed in the last two years of undergraduate study. A grade point average of "B+" (a GPA of 3.45 or higher out of a possible 4.0) for all courses in your major field of study - or those courses in your major completed in the last two years of undergraduate study. Membership in a national honor society (other than freshman honor societies) recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies. For a list of recognized honor societies please visit http://www.achsnatl.org/quick_link.asp For more information regarding SAA please visit http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/SEC-II/s2-e5.asp#e4f. ~OR~ GS-09 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service that has equipped me with the particular knowledge - skills - and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position - and that is typically in or related to the work of this position. Qualifying specialized experience includes: managing a variety of expendable items and durable medical equipment; developing and supporting the creation of acquisition strategies to acquire and purchase durable medical equipment; implementing federal and agency programs for the return and reutilization of medical supplies; utilizing best practices - principles and tools - concepts and methodologies to determine and evaluate supply system performance; and serving as a point of contact for the coordination of material support and the resolution of logistics problems. NOTE: Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. ~OR~ Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. of J.D. - if related that demonstrates the knowledge - skills - and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted with application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. ~OR~ An equivalent combination of successfully completed education and specialized experience directly related to the work of the position as outlined above that meets the requirements of the position. Only education in excess of the first year (18 semester hours) may be used to qualify applicants for the GS-09 level. NOTE: If using education combined with specialized experience to qualify - a copy of your transcript is required. For more information on these qualification standards - please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Duties

• Duties include - but may not be limited to the following: Inventory Management and Control: Responsible for the management and control of an assigned class of expendable material
• serves as the point of contact for the coordination of material support and resolution of logistic problems
• conducts forecasting and quantitative analysis
• conducts spot checks
• and complies with special requirements for firearms - ammunition and sensitive equipment Returns - Recalls - and Reutilization: Implements federal and agency programs for the return and reutilization of medical supplies
• coordinates disposal of surplus or excess supplies
• makes emergent procurement decisions
• and participates in root cause analysis process Performs other related duties as assigned
• Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory - qualification - and performance requirements are met
• Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday - 7:30am - 4:00pm with occasional evenings - weekends - and holidays
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Position Description/PD#: Inventory Management Specialist/PD99578S and PD99823S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.