Inventory Management Specialist

Veterans Health Administration; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 58,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Washington, DC seeks an Inventory Management Specialist to oversee expendable supplies and durable medical equipment within the assigned catchment area. You will manage inventory, forecast demand, and coordinate material support across the Logistics Service.

The role includes Returns, Recalls, and Reutilization programs, supports procurement decisions, and may involve rotating shifts with telework eligibility as discussed during the interview process.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory management of expendable supplies and durable medical equipment.
• Ability to forecast demand and perform quantitative analysis.
• Familiarity with returns, recalls, and reutilization programs.

Responsibilities

• Inventory management and control for the assigned class of expendable material; coordinate material support and resolve logistic problems.
• Perform forecasting and quantitative analysis; conduct spot checks and ensure compliance with firearm/sensitive equipment handling requirements.
• Support Returns, Recalls, and Reutilization; coordinate disposal of surplus supplies; participate in root cause analysis.

Skills

Inventory management

Forecasting

Data analysis

Coordination

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

This position serves as an Inventory Manager in the Commodity Management Division of the Logistics Service in a Veteran Affairs Health Care System (VA HCS) and supported catchment area, with responsibility for the inventory management of all expendable supplies and durable medical equipment (DME) in the assigned area(s).

Key Responsibilities

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).

Duties to include but not limited to: 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: Rotating Shifts, Monday - Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm, 7:30am-4:00pm Telework: Authorized. AD-HOC Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Inventory Management Specialist/PD99578S and PD99823S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $57736 - $91815/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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