Lead Supply Management Specialist

Defense Logistics Agency • New Cumberland Defense Logistics Center, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Supply Management Specialist serves as the DLA Distribution Headquarters team lead for Stock Readiness, including Supply Discrepancy Reports (SDRs), suspended stock, and Care of Supply in Storage (COSIS). The position provides daily oversight of DLA Distribution Centers’ Stock Readiness program and suspended stock, and serves as the appointed Stock Readiness Coordinator for DLA Distribution. The role also supports team planning and coordination, reviews operational efficiency and effectiveness, and helps ensure policies and standard operating procedures are followed.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• One year of specialized experience directly related to the position, equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent, is required for qualification at the GS-13 level.
• Specialized experience developing, analyzing, tracking, and providing metrics on suspended stock to satisfy multiple sources and needs.
• Specialized experience establishing quality audits and controls for distribution processes and performing them to identify and correct sources of errors.
• Specialized experience preparing reports, maintaining records of work accomplishments and administrative information, and coordinating the preparation, presentation, and communication of work-related information to a supervisor.
• Applicants must meet applicable eligibility requirements, including time-in-grade for GS positions, time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and other regulatory requirements by the announcement’s closing date.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• A favorable suitability or fitness determination is required when reciprocity cannot be applied; an unfavorable background check may be grounds for removal.
• Selectees must have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities.
• A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the entrance-on-duty date; refusal to test or an unsuccessful result may affect appointment or continued employment.
• Education may not be substituted for specialized experience at this grade level.

Responsibilities

• Lead DLA Distribution Headquarters Stock Readiness activities, including Supply Discrepancy Reports (SDRs), suspended stock, and Care of Supply in Storage (COSIS).
• Provide daily oversight of DLA Distribution Centers’ Stock Readiness program and suspended stock.
• Serve as the appointed Stock Readiness Coordinator for DLA Distribution.
• Communicate the organization’s strategic plan, mission, vision, and values to the team and integrate them into team strategies, goals, objectives, and work plans.
• Coach, facilitate, and/or negotiate team initiatives and consensus-building activities among team members.
• Review current operations for efficiency and effectiveness and recommend actions to ensure policies and standard operating procedures are followed.
• Resolve simple, informal employee complaints and refer formal grievances, appeals, and other matters to the supervisor or an appropriate management official.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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