Supply Management Specialist (EX)

The Expendable Supply Management Specialist (EX-SMS) within VISN 16 Supply Chain Office provides supply operations oversight and support for the Medical Centers located throughout the geographic area covered by the pertinent VISN or program area. Incumbent is responsible for data measurement and management, analyzing major supply chain programs, and developing recommendations to maximize resource standardization, utilization, and overall Supply Chain Management (SCM) acquisition strategies. Major Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of SCM programs or operations on a quantitative or qualitative basis in meeting established national goals and objectives. Evaluates the VISN SCM program against short and long-range objectives Conducts analytical review of VISN and facility Supply Chain operations either in conjunction with VISN Supply Chain Staff or separately, to provide program improvement recommendations based on program analytics findings. Makes recommendations to senior leadership at all levels, including the VCSCO, Facility Chief Supply Chain Officer (FCSCO), and others regarding improvements or opportunities in the service Supply Chain provides. Serves as the backup staff position for the VISN Commodities Standardization Committee, Network Equipment Committee, and other Network Committees as assigned. Plans, initiates, and conducts program studies by establishing meaningful performance metrics, organizational and program reviews, manpower surveys, and work measurement studies to determine the overall effectiveness of major supply chain programs and conformity with accepted management doctrines and assigned mission. Captures relevant data sets, benchmarks, and recommends procedural and workflow improvements to maximize quality acquisition and supply chain strategies. Recommends changes to enhance effectiveness, ensure proper span of control, operational efficiency, and economy of effort. Monitors budget allocation and execution to ensure program objectives. Performs analysis of budget requests by employing cost-benefit analysis, program tradeoffs, and exploring alternative funding methods. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. Subject to change based on the needs of the agency. Telework: This position may be authorized for ad-hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Position Description/PD#: Supply Management Specialist (EX)/PD014720 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.