Logistics Management Specialist

Veterans Health Administration; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Nashville seeks a skilled Logistics Management Specialist to lead supply chain strategy development, align with senior leadership, and ensure efficient material availability for the VA Health Care System. The role emphasizes analytics, process improvement, and cross-functional coordination across the supply chain.

Responsibilities include identifying optimization opportunities, developing actionable plans, and supporting education and training.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare supply chain and logistics management.

Responsibilities

• Develop supply chain strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to resolve supply chain issues and improve performance.

Skills

Supply chain management

Logistics coordination

Performance metrics

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

As a Supply Chain Management (SCM) Team Member, the Logistics Management Specialist collaborates with Senior Management leadership and develops supply chain management strategies in support of the VA Health Care System and supported catchment area.

Key Responsibilities

As a Supply Chain Management (SCM) Team Member, the Logistics Management Specialist collaborates with Senior Management leadership and develops supply chain management strategies in support of the VA Health Care System and supported catchment area; develops assigned Supply Chain metrics which identify business objectives and drives the right supply chain behaviors for planning and executing approved strategies and providing supply chain expertise to improve supply availability with a focus on getting the right material, at the right time and right place to support the health care system.

Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: Integration - Resolves or contributes to the resolution of assigned high-priority logistics, supply, equipment, distribution, information or service problems through personal action or immediate coordination with required local personnel/activities.

Serves as an integrator and/or facilitator for contact with supply chain management customers, ensuring Supply Chain Management Service is positioned to serve the full range of supply chain needs. Performs logistical assessments of strategic supply support in coordination with the supported customers and alerts management of systemic problems with emphasis on, but not wholly limited to non-expendable property.

Troubleshoots and resolves issues where supply chain deficiencies affect the mission. Develops designated input for fiscal year and long-range plans and programs, analyzing material for reasonableness, consistency, and validity of various assumptions. Analytics - Analyzes the effectiveness of logistics and vendor support services. Develops ongoing strategic analyses across supply chain activities and recommends solutions for improvements.

Researches and studies private industry as well as Department of Veteran Affairs best practices to develop and apply concepts that best fit and support Supply Chain requirements. Training and Customer Service - Develops logistics and supply chain management training opportunities and customer supply chain systems, programs, support offerings, supplies and services to collaborative partners and customers. Participates in the development of education and training documentation.

Communicates with customers and personnel on the role logistics plays in maintaining comprehensive logistics support, operational readiness and sustainability. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Logistics Management Specialist/PD99841S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

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 $74678 – $97087/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

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