General Supply Specialist

Defense Logistics Agency • Tinker AFB, OK

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The General Supply Specialist performs research and causative analysis of inventory discrepancies identified through physical inventories, warehouse refusals, Reports of Survey, or customer complaints. The specialist determines the causes of record imbalances by collecting, analyzing, and evaluating relevant factors, then takes corrective action to align depot records with physical inventory. The role also develops recommendations and procedures to prevent errors, analyzes automated-system data for recurring trends, and conducts operational and systemic studies to improve inventory and location accuracy. The position plans and schedules inventories, arranges special inventories to reconcile accountable records, and may operate material handling equipment to locate and move materials.

The work is primarily sedentary when investigating inventory data, but includes walking in warehouses for physical searches and may involve climbing ladders, stooping, bending, and lifting. Items over 40 pounds are handled with assistance or lifting devices. Work is usually performed in an office, with visits to warehouses for physical searches; safety equipment may be required when operating equipment.

The position is with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) at DLA Distribution Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The tour of duty is a set schedule, and future vacancies under the announcement may be for various shifts. Appointment requires a favorable suitability or fitness determination and a non-critical sensitive security designation with Secret access. The selectee must obtain and maintain a valid Material Handling Equipment license and any other licenses or certifications required by applicable authorities. The position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and recruitment incentives are not authorized.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• One year of specialized experience directly related to the position, at the required equivalent level, including planning, scheduling, and conducting inventories; investigating and analyzing inventory discrepancies; and recommending ways to correct or prevent errors.
• Alternatively, qualifying related education may substitute for experience: a master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.B. or J.D. Education must be from an appropriately accredited institution.
• A combination of qualifying post-high-school education and experience may be used for GS-09 qualification, subject to the stated calculation rules.
• Must meet applicable eligibility requirements, including time-in-grade and time-after-competitive-appointment requirements where applicable.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Material Handling Equipment (MHE) license.
• Must obtain and maintain licenses or certifications required by the installation and federal, state, and local laws.
• Appointment is subject to a favorable suitability or fitness determination; the position has non-critical-sensitive status with Secret access.
• Must comply with DLA drug-testing requirements if selected for a testing-designated position.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
• Must have REAL ID or another acceptable identification document to access certain federal facilities.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze discrepancies identified through physical inventories, warehouse refusals, Reports of Survey, or customer complaints.
• Determine the causes of inventory record imbalances by collecting, analyzing, and evaluating relevant information.
• Take corrective action to synchronize depot records with physical inventory balances.
• Recommend and develop procedures to correct or prevent inventory errors.
• Gather automated-system data and analyze trends in recurring discrepancies.
• Conduct operational and systemic studies of causes contributing to physical inventory and location inaccuracies.
• Validate data compiled using various ADP systems to resolve record-accuracy problems.
• Identify and initiate procedures to reduce inventory record errors, streamline inventory processes, and comply with agency guidance.
• Arrange special inventories to reconcile accountable records.
• Plan, schedule, and conduct inventories.
• When needed, operate material handling equipment such as forklifts and stock selectors to locate and move materials.

Benefits

• The job posting states that federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position eligibility and are not detailed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level