Supervisory Supply Management Specialist (Assistant Chief Supply Chain Officer)

Veterans Health Administration • Aurora, CO

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About The Position

The Supervisory Supply Management Specialist serves as the Assistant Chief Supply Chain Officer (ACSCO) and alternate to the Facility Chief Supply Chain Officer. The position has continuing responsibility for managing a major part of Logistics Service’s supply chain management program, with authority equivalent to that of the Service Chief for its direction and decisions.

The ACSCO oversees and integrates supply chain operations across the organization; coordinates fiscal, acquisition, clinical, and administrative operations; and manages performance measurement, audits, compliance reviews, and program effectiveness reviews. The role manages sourcing, procurement, and logistics, and links major business functions into a cohesive operating model. It also oversees planning and budget execution for supplies, equipment, inventory, warehouse operations, transportation, and distribution.

This is a full-time position scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Telework may be authorized; eligibility will be discussed during the interview. The position is not virtual. Occasional travel may be required. Relocation, recruitment incentives, and permanent change of station are not authorized.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• A current, valid state driver’s license is required.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-12 is required, including experience as a supply chain management leader or supervisor ensuring an organization’s logistical requirements are met and planning, coordinating, and evaluating logistics operations.
• Specialized experience should include knowledge and skills in acquisition management, purchasing, transportation, distribution, inventory management and control, expendable and non-expendable equipment, warehouse operations, and assisting with budget formulation and expenditure forecasting.
• Experience overseeing and managing a group with varied occupations and subordinate supervisors is expected at this level.
• Current federal employees and certain former federal employees applying for a GS-13 position must meet the 52-week GS-12 time-in-grade requirement and submit supporting SF-50 documentation.
• Applicants must complete the application, assessment, and questionnaire; the assessment includes a Supervisory Situational Judgment Test.
• Must complete a background/security investigation and online onboarding, meet identification requirements, and participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program for VA health care personnel.
• A one-year probationary period is required.
• There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

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 across the supply chain.
• Conduct logistics audits, compliance reviews, and program effectiveness and efficiency reviews.
• Manage sourcing, procurement, and logistics activities within supply chain management.
• Link major business functions and processes into a cohesive, high-performing business model.
• Forecast, plan, and execute budgets for supplies, subsistence, durable medical equipment, medical gases, expendable and non-expendable items, and capital equipment.
• Manage inventory, 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

• Federal employee benefits package, with access to benefits for employees and their families.
• Selected applicants may qualify to receive credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work or military service, subject to request and approval.

What This Job Offers

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