Inventory Management Specialist

This position serves as an Inventory Manager in the Lifecycle Management Division of the Supply Chain Management Service in the VA Health Care System responsible for the inventory and management of all expendable supplies and durable medical equipment in the assigned area(s). PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: Inventory Management and Control: Manages and controls NX assets for a VA HCS and supported catchment area. Recognized as an authority on NX asset management and serves as a subject matter expert to all services and service lines. Acts as a central point of contact for the coordination of material support and the resolution of logistics problems across organizational lines. Acts as the focal point for all new equipment procedures. Makes decisions and commitments for the VA HCS and catchment area on equipment that materially affects the health care mission of Veterans. Researches opportunities for and conducts analysis of potential cost savings, efficiencies, and process improvements using quantitative analysis and historical usage patterns. Ensures equipment accountability at each service line is appropriately managed, assigned, and monitored through the monthly 5% inspection program. Researches causes and location of items not found during inventories; analyzes specific situations and determines specific facts comprising the equipment loss. Investigates to gather pertinent information and to render a decision that satisfactorily resolves the problem. Maintains Equipment Inventory List accounts. Trains and assists delegated Custodial Officials on equipment acquisition, disposal, scanning and tracking of equipment for Ell Custodial Official inventories, providing oversight and project management. Schedules and conducts physical inventories (with a bar code scanner or other appropriate means) of all NX equipment. Inventory and control may require incumbent to conduct reviews in locations throughout the catchment area. Conducts spot checks of items as required. Complies with special requirements for firearms, ammunition and sensitive equipment. Manages and controls all inventory transactions for non-expendable medical equipment requests and transactions. Uses automated property management systems to manage the facility property accountability program, create equipment records, research discrepancies, conduct inventories, bar code equipment and manage turned in excess property. Initiates Reports of Survey (ROS) for lost, damaged or stolen property. Reviews ROS for accuracy and completeness; solicits additional information from Service Lines or designated officials to clarify or explain circumstances surrounding the report. Assists Medical Center Police in investigating all lost property. Physical Demands: Involves a mix of working in an office environment to working in a warehouse to assist in processing new equipment receipts and entering into the Ell. A great amount of time walking and climbing stairs is required to conduct on-site inventories of Ell equipment. Lifting of up to 40 pounds is required when receiving new equipment at the facility and preparing for the sale of excess property. Work conditions are often indoors, but could occasionally be dirty, hot, humid or unusually cold when involved in property inventories, disposal of equipment, transferring of equipment between serviced locations and recycling centers. Other Significant Factors: Work is performed generally in an office setting with access to a personal computer and computerized and manual equipment records. Frequent trips to areas throughout the VA HCS and catchment areas, including Veterans' rooms to conduct equipment inventories and assist with problems are required. Work is also routinely performed in warehouse areas where pertinent safety and security procedures must be followed. May be directed to travel to all VA HCS and catchment area locations to perform equipment management duties, transferring of equ

Salaire : $55,934 – $88,949/Per Year | Avantages : http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/benefits/index.asp

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