Supervisor Supply Management (Assistant Chief)

Veterans Health Administration • Johnson City, TN

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About The Position

This position serves as the Supervisor Supply Management and assists the Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) with developing and integrating a supply chain that meets the logistical requirements of VA Health Care Systems and supported catchment areas. The Supervisory Supply Management Specialist—Assistant Chief Supply Chain Officer (ACSCO)—serves as the alternate to the Facility Chief Supply Chain Officer (FCSCO) and has continuing responsibility for managing a major part of the Logistics Service supply chain management program. The role’s direction and opinion carry the same authority as that given to the Service Chief.

The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Telework may be authorized; this is not a virtual position. The work is primarily sedentary, with participation in environment-of-care rounds, quality reviews, and auditor site visits. These activities may involve warehouse and supply areas, personal protective equipment, hazardous-waste disposition areas, extended periods of standing or walking, and moving or potentially hazardous equipment. Occasional travel may be required.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Must be subject to and pass a background/security investigation.
• Must complete the online onboarding process and provide acceptable identification for pre-employment requirements.
• Must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program as a condition of employment.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, as applicable.
• For current or former federal employees with applicable GS service, meet the GS-13 time-in-grade requirement: 52 weeks at GS-12.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-12, including supply chain leadership or supervision and ensuring an organization’s logistical requirements are met.
• Experience planning, coordinating, and evaluating operations to ensure logistics program effectiveness and efficiency.
• Knowledge and skill in acquisition management, purchasing, transportation, distribution, inventory management and control, expendable and non-expendable equipment, and warehouse operations.
• Experience assisting with budget formulation and expenditure forecasting.
• Experience overseeing and managing a group with varied occupations and subordinate supervisors.
• Ability to participate in work-area reviews that may require prolonged standing, walking, and maneuvering around moving or hazardous equipment.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, guide, manage, and integrate supply chain operations across the organization.
• Plan and coordinate fiscal, acquisition, clinical, and administrative operations.
• Establish, monitor, and manage performance measures for logistics functions throughout the supply chain.
• Conduct logistics audits, compliance reviews, and program effectiveness and efficiency reviews.
• Plan and manage supply chain activities involving sourcing, procurement, and logistics management.
• Link major business functions and processes into a cohesive, high-performing business model.
• Forecast, plan, and execute budgets for healthcare resources and services, supplies, subsistence, durable medical equipment, medical gases, expendable and non-expendable items, capital equipment, inventory management, warehouse operations, transportation, and distribution.
• Lead and/or participate in regular meetings to ensure logistics needs and requirements are met.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The federal government provides a comprehensive benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

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