Supervisory Inventory Management Specialist

Incumbent serves as the Chief of Total Supply Support and provides direct supervision to a group of employees performing at the GS-11 level and below. Provides administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit. The incumbent has full authority and responsibility for the management of all supply chain operations. Individual provides leadership, training, guidance, and conflict resolution to the Total Supply Support Section. Directs SCM administrative sections including personnel, supply chain management, budget. Knowledge of interrelated supply chain and inventory management processes to coordinate the objectives and plan of independent organzations receiving local and rurla supply support. Ability to analyze independently and resolve difficult inventory management issues and problems. Ability to interpret policy direction for specific operating requirements. Develops guidance for applying supply policy, procedures, techniques and responds to problems or questions associated with inventory management involving implementation of inventory management guidelines. Responsible for and exercises independent judgement in all facets of the consumable medical commodity, non-biological implant and re-usable medical equipment programs. Plans and schedules ongoing production-oriented work monthly, quarterly, and on an annual basis; directs and assigns short and long term projects. Assists in the dvelopment of technical data, estimates, performance measure statistics, suggestions, and other information useful to higher level managers in determining which goals and objectives to emphasize. Decides the methodologies to use in achieving work goals and objectives, and in determining other management strategies. Responsible for the computerized inventory management system and Real Time Location Systems Manages effectiveness of planning, budgeting, and inventory control. Utilizes computer technology to conduct analytical studies, evaluate cost of operations, and develop enhancements and improvement to the storage and distribution. Coordinates the objectives and plans of several independent organizations receiving local supply support. Knowledge of specialized methods and techniques to analyze and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of inventory management programs and/or supply chain operations; knowledge of the Government Micro purchase Card Program. Ability to resolve issues and controlling actions in an inventory management function for complete category materials. Ability to analyzeindependently and resolve difficult inventory management issues and problems; ability to analyze and formulate business cases and develop statements of work for requirements planning and contract administration; and the abulityto interpret policy direction for specific operating requirements. Develops guidance for applying supply policy, procedures, techniques, equipment and methods; responds to problems or questions associated with inventory management involving implementations of inventory management guidelines. Knowledge, ability, and skill to clearly communicate the formal employee performance management system; ability to communicate verbally and in writing informal feedback and periodic employee performance evaluations; knowledge, ability, and skill to resolves informal compaints and grievances. Knowledge of and ability to use IFCAP, Real Time Location Systems, AEMS/MERS, Microsoft outlook, Microsoft word, Microsoft Excel, Sharepoint, Generic Inventory Package, Data Collection and Extraction Programs, Electronic Contract Management System, Point of Use Systems, and other computer systems utilized on a daily basis. Knowledge of technical health care commodities, re-usable medical equipment and administrative equipment required in the operation of these VA complexes in order to properly classify items, identify salient characteristics. Knowledge of materiel management regulations, appropriate acquisition regulations, use standards, and cataloging criteria to correctly process commodity and re-usalbe medical equipment requests. Knowledge of fund control point management, budgeting, and procurement procedures. Prepares reports in various formats, writing statement of work, performing technical review of contracts, discussing medical commodity needs with indiviuals from various backgrounds and professions as well as speaking to groups of various sizes. Utilizes and interprets A and other government regulations, manuals, handbooks, and local procedure/policies. Responsible for reviewing all incoming non-medical/medical commodities and non-biological implants from all supported services and clinics verifying salient characteristics, budged, and compliance with established budget controls and standards. Compiles, analyzes, and summarizes information relating to a wide variety of commodity requirements; develops strategy and time frames to resolve conflicts and recommends any alternative methods to obtain needed commodities. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30 pm Telework: This position is authorized for ad-hoc telework only. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Inventory Management Specialist/PD148150 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized