Lead Supply Technician - Hospital Logistics Team Lead

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Tuskegee (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Tuskegee, AL is seeking a Lead Supply Technician to ensure distribution of medical supplies and equipment to wards, clinics, operating rooms, and storage locations.

The role leads three or more GS-2005 employees and works with a computerized inventory system to maintain sterility and inventory accuracy. The position requires coordinating supply flows, training new staff, and resolving stock issues while monitoring expiration dates and ensuring timely

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05 in distributing supplies and materials.
• Experience with scanning, bar-coding, receiving, storing and distributing supplies.
• Maintains stock and records, monitors expiration dates, and rotates stock.

Responsibilities

• Distributes and balances workload among staff according to workflow and priorities.
• Monitors progress and makes day-to-day adjustments as needed.
• Instructs staff and provides written instructions and supplies.
• Provides on-the-job training to new employees per procedures.
• Maintains stock at primary and secondary inventory locations for clinical and admin services.
• Pulls stock, replenishes inventory, and ensures timely delivery.
• Communicates with customers and vendors to resolve issues and gather information.
• Monitors expiration dates and rotates stock to prevent outdates.
• Supports managers in inventory recalls and hazard alerts; processes work orders.
• Performs daily inventory counts using barcode equipment and reconciles differences.

Skills

Stock management

Inventory control

Supervisory experience

Training

Communication

Barcoding

Safety compliance

Tools

Barcode scanner

Computerized inventory system

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Tuskegee, AL is seeking a Lead Supply Technician to ensure distribution of medical supplies and equipment to wards, clinics, operating rooms, and storage locations.

The role leads three or more GS-2005 employees and works with a computerized inventory system to maintain sterility and inventory accuracy. The position requires coordinating supply flows, training new staff, and resolving stock issues while monitoring expiration dates and ensuring timely