Computer Assisted Ordering Technician

Defense Commissary Agency • Parris Island, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as a Computer Assisted Ordering Technician in a commissary store at a Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) facility. The primary purpose is to maintain accurate perpetual inventory balance-on-hand (BOH) levels, which determine optimum ordering quantities and help ensure product availability for patrons.

The position maintains accurate data in the Computer Assisted Ordering (CAO) system, updates inventory using radio-frequency hand-held terminals, records BOH data, maintains perpetual inventory, audits credits, and reviews stock levels across storage and display locations. It also coordinates with management and commercial distributor or vendor stocking representatives on CAO-related issues.

Work is performed in a warehouse and may also involve freeze and chill boxes. The warehouse may be drafty and noisy, and special precautions are required around material-handling equipment. The role requires physical activity including standing, bending, lifting, carrying, and reaching while searching for stock and replenishing shelves. The position is not eligible for telework or remote work.

Requirements

• Meet the Office of Personnel Management qualifications for series 1101 and the additional requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Qualify through one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-4 grade level, four full years of qualifying education above high school, or a combination of experience and education totaling 100%.
• Qualifying experience may include using hand-held terminals to update and adjust inventory; ensuring optimal shelf-space allocation; ordering product; and/or maintaining perpetual inventory.
• If relying on education to qualify, provide required transcripts and/or supporting documentation.
• Be a U.S. citizen or national; permanent residents are not eligible for positions requiring U.S. citizenship.
• Meet the minimum age requirement, generally 18 years.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• Successfully complete identity and employment eligibility verification through E-Verify.
• Receive a favorable suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation; new federal employees will be fingerprinted.
• Be able to obtain and maintain clearance eligibility based on the appropriate background investigation.
• Meet the physical requirements: work in freeze and chill boxes and tolerate temperature extremes while wearing provided protective clothing; lift items up to 40 pounds without assistance; and perform prolonged standing, bending, lifting, carrying, and reaching.
• Have salary paid through direct deposit.
• Complete a probationary or trial period if applicable.
• Respond to the online assessment questions evaluating job-related competencies.
• Provide a resume that documents relevant experience and supports assessment-questionnaire responses.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Computer Assisted Ordering (CAO) system with current, accurate data so optimal order quantities can be calculated to meet customer demand.
• Use radio-frequency hand-held terminals to gather data needed to update and adjust inventory.
• Record and update balance-on-hand (BOH) data, maintain perpetual inventory, and audit credits.
• Conduct daily inventory audits of out-of-stock and overwrite items.
• Evaluate daily stock levels across CAO categories by physically reviewing storage and display shelves, shippers, and the warehouse.
• Interface with all levels of management and work directly with commercial distributor and vendor stocking representatives on issues affecting CAO.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a range of benefits; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed