Inventory Management Specialist

Inventory Specialist Expendable (EX) and Non-Expendable (NX) Assets 
Work Location: VA Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center - 16111 Plummer St Wilshire Blvd, North Hills, CA  

Job Summary 
The Inventory Specialist for Expendable (EX) and Non-Expendable (NX) Assets is responsible for maintaining accountability for all  equipment and assets throughout their lifecycle, in accordance with VA policy and federal property management regulations. 

RESPONSIBILITIES for EX Inventory Specialist 

· Manage and control assigned classes of EX material for the VA Healthcare System and supported catchment area. 

· Serve as a subject matter expert on EX commodity management and provide guidance to all services and service lines. 

· Act as a central point of contact for commodity support and resolution of logistics problems across organizational lines. 

· Analyze data including demand history, program requirements, operations, procurement lead-time, current stock levels, and other factors. 

· Apply inventory principles and methodologies to determine interventions in the supply system in response to usage rates, cost, availability, and alternative sources. 

· Engage customers proactively to recommend product changes, substitutions, and additions to increase supply economy and efficiency. 

· Forecast short and long-range inventory needs considering changes in medical technologies, clinical scheduling, and program requirements. 

· Participate in strategic planning for major and minor projects and initiatives, ensuring supply needs are met while considering cost, policies, sources of supply, and other variables. 

RESPONSIBILITIES for NX Inventory Specialist 

· Conduct short, mid, and long-term planning for new and replacement NX assets using enterprise-wide computerized planning tools. 

· Analyze data including lifecycle projections, downtime, repair rates, lost workload, cost, depreciation, trade-in value, and other factors impacting procurement decisions. 

· Participate in strategic planning for major and minor construction projects, facility activations, and space reuse involving multi-million dollar projects. 

· Conduct data and information analysis for acquisition planning related to materials and capital equipment. 

· Use automated property management systems to manage facility property accountability, create equipment records, research discrepancies, conduct inventories, barcode equipment, and manage excess property. 

· Identify and resolve asset management issues with other services, VISN-level staff, or support contractors. 

· Ensure equipment accountability at each service line through monthly inspection programs. 

· Manage and control all inventory transactions for NX medical equipment requests and transactions. 

· Create Reports of Survey (ROS) for lost, damaged, or stolen property. 

· Resolve inventory problems requiring extensive research of receipts, issues, surveys, and other resources. 

Physical Requirements 
Inventory Specialist physical requirements often include standing/walking for long periods, lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs (sometimes more), bending, stooping, reaching, and fine motor skills for data entry, with needs varying from sedentary office work to active warehouse environments, stamina, and working in diverse conditions like dust or extreme temperatures.  

 
Work Environment 

• Work is performed across diverse settings: hospital wards, operating rooms, storage areas, and warehouses 

• Conditions may vary from clean clinical environments to hot, cold, drafty, or dimly lit spaces 

• Physical risks include exposure to dust, pollutants, infectious material, and potential for scrapes or falls 

• PPE must be worn in accordance with facility guidelines 

• Movement between sterile and non-sterile zones requires careful attention to hygiene standards 

 
Education and/or Experience 

• High School Diploma 

• Four Years Experience in asset management, inventory control, or property management preferred. 

• Familiarity with federal property management regulations and automated inventory systems. 

• Strong analytical and organizational skills. 

• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively. 

Salary:  $70.5K+

Benefits: Vacation, Sick Leave, Government Holidays,  Medical/Dental/Vision plan, Life and AD&D insurance, 401K Plan 
 
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer: 
We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law.  
This organization participates in E-Verify. 

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