Inventory Management Specialist (NX)

Veterans Health Administration; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks an Inventory Management Specialist (NX) to oversee non-expendable equipment inventory within the Material Management Division. This role ensures accurate stock levels, coordinates with wards and clinics, and utilizes barcode-based systems for tracking and replenishment.

The incumbent will manage daily inventory cycles, address discrepancies, and support clinical and administrative teams in meeting supply needs,

Qualifications

• Must be able to maintain accurate stock records in a computerized inventory system.
• Experience with bar-coding and automated inventory systems preferred.
• Ability to coordinate with clinical and administrative staff for supply management.

Responsibilities

• Provide wards, clinics, operating rooms and storage locations with supplies and equipment.
• Maintain stock and inventory locations for clinical and administrative services.
• Monitor stock usage, resolve discrepancies, and rotate stock to prevent expiry.

Skills

Inventory management

Barcoding

Automated inventory systems

Education

Transcript required

Tools

Barcode scanners

Inventory management software

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position serves as a Property Manager in the Material Management Division of the Logistics Service in the VA Health Care System responsible for the inventory and lifecycle management of all non-expendable (NX) equipment in the assigned area(s).

Key Responsibilities

Major duties and responsibilities include: Provides wards, clinics, operating rooms, secondary storage locations and other hospital facilities with supplies and material including, but not limited to, sterile and non-sterile medical supplies, instruments sets, and equipment. Maintains stock and primary and secondary inventory locations for all clinical and administrative services.

Pulls stock and material, replenishes stock inventory, interacts with customers and maintains records on stock levels. Distributes items according to established or ad hoc requirements in a computerized inventory management system. Informs clinic and ward personnel on new or changed items and supplies, current medical resources and shelf life.

Works with customers to resolve supply management issues including receiving requests, clarifying user requirements, explaining delays, expediting deliveries and resolving problems. Works with clinical and administrative personnel regarding administrative and medical supplies. Ensures data integrity of the inventory management system. Utilizes computerized systems including bar-coding and automated inventory systems for the delivery and inventory control of supplies.

Utilizes an automated inventory system to monitor issues and receipts in support of stock replenishment processes. Performs daily inventory using bar coding equipment on a predetermined schedule. Resolves differences between records and physical count of stock. Fills requests for items based on daily schedules of need or on an emergent basis as appropriate. Monitors stock usage in areas of the medical center and makes necessary adjustments.

Monitors expiration dates, rotates stock to limit outdates and removes items from use as required by outdates. 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-Friday, 7:00-3:30pm, 7:30am-4pm or 8:00am - 4:30pm Position Description/PD#: Inventory Management Specialist (NX)/PD99824S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: 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 $61722 - $80243/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-20.

Who is eligible to apply?

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