Supervisory Inventory Management Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Marion (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Supervisory Inventory Management Specialist to oversee expendable assets in the VA Health Care System.

You will supervise multiple supply series of medical inventory and manage the micro-purchase program, serving as a subject matter expert to senior leadership on commodity management. Responsibilities include directing inventory control, distributing expendable supplies, and coordinating training for staff, with reporting requirements and funding

Qualifications

• Transcript must be submitted with your application.
• Experience in inventory control or supply chain within healthcare is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees inventory management and distribution of expendable medical supply within the Logistics Service.
• Acts as advisor to CSCO on inventory management concepts, practices, and control.
• Supervises staff across units; conducts performance reviews and training.
• Ensures compliance with policy and prepares funding submissions.

Job description

Supervisory Inventory Management Specialist

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position serves as a Supervisory Inventory Management Specialist for expendable (EX) assets/materials for the Logistics Service, supervising multiple supply series of consumable medical supply/inventory used in the healthcare system as well as the micro-purchase program.

Key Responsibilities

This position serves as a Supervisory Inventory Management Specialist for expendable (EX) assets/materials for the Logistics Service within the VA Health Care System supervising multiple supply series of consumable medical supply/inventory used in the healthcare system as well as the micro-purchase program and recognized as the Commodity Management Division's subject matter expert serving as an advisor and consultant to the Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) and Assistant CSCO on inventory management matters for sound commodity management concepts, practices, and control of all consumable inventory.

Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: Supply Management: responsible for the inventory management, control and distribution of expendable inventory; ensures maximum effectiveness in the management of inventories; has oversight and accountability of the management plan for the commodity program; conducts effectiveness/efficiency reviews; oversees the computation of requirements for supplies; may serve as the approving official for approving reconciled purchase card transactions; oversees the care and handling of specialized items; prepares/reviews submissions to obtain approval or funding; and acts as the central point of contact for the coordination of commodity support and the resolution of logistics problems; Returns, Recalls and Reutilization: manages federal and agency programs for the return and reutilization of medical supplies; approves emergent procurement decisions; participates in root cause analysis process; and serves as the utilization and disposal official for excess consumables; Supervision: supervises employees from separate but interrelated units; makes recommendations for promotions, reassignments and awards; develops position descriptions and performance standards; conducts semi-annual and annual performance reviews; assists subordinate staff with performance issues; schedules and grants leave; monitors overtime usage; resolves informal complaints and grievances; develops the ability of subordinate staff; develops individual development plans for professional growth and development; coordinates and integrates various technical units to ensure compliance; conducts on the job training and in service training; and assesses training and educational needs and implements training programs; Performs other related duties as assigned.

NOTE: This position requires a current Valid Driver's License and may require proof of safe driving record Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST Telework: Ad-hoc Only Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Inventory Management Specialist/PD99808S 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 $74678 - $97087/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-28.

Who is eligible to apply?

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