Inventory Strategist: Expendables & DME Management

Veterans Health Administration; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Los Angeles is seeking an Inventory Management Specialist to oversee expendable supplies and DME within a VA Health Care System. You will serve as a subject matter expert, coordinating with service lines and stakeholders to ensure efficient supply, forecasting needs, and process improvements.

The role emphasizes developing SOPs, conducting cost analyses, and balancing clinical requirements with budget constraints.

Qualifications

• Experience managing expendable materials and DME in a health care system.
• Strong forecasting and data analysis skills.
• Ability to develop SOPs and conduct cost-saving analyses.

Responsibilities

• Manages and controls an assigned class of expendable material for a VA HCS and supported catchment area.
• Acts as a subject matter expert to all services and service lines on expendable commodity management.
• Forecasts short and long range inventory needs based on usage patterns and program requirements.
• Develops Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and coordinates with stakeholders to balance priorities.
• Coordinates procurement decisions, analyzes supply data, and identifies cost savings opportunities.

Skills

Inventory management

Forecasting

Data analysis

SOP development

Job description

Veterans Health Administration in Los Angeles is seeking an Inventory Management Specialist to oversee expendable supplies and DME within a VA Health Care System. You will serve as a subject matter expert, coordinating with service lines and stakeholders to ensure efficient supply, forecasting needs, and process improvements.

The role emphasizes developing SOPs, conducting cost analyses, and balancing clinical requirements with budget constraints.