Supervisory Supply Management Specialist (Chief Supply Chain Officer)

Veterans Health Administration • Louisville, KY

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About The Position

This position serves as the Chief Supply Chain Officer, responsible for developing and integrating a supply chain that meets the logistical requirements of VA Health Care Systems and their supported catchment areas. The role oversees, guides, manages, and integrates supply chain operations across the organization, connecting major business functions and processes into a cohesive, high-performing business model.

The position plans and coordinates fiscal, acquisition, clinical, and administrative operations; establishes and monitors performance measures for logistics functions; and conducts logistics audits, compliance reviews, and program effectiveness and efficiency reviews. It manages sourcing, procurement, and logistics activities, including forecasting and budget execution for supplies, subsistence, durable medical equipment, medical gases, expendable and non-expendable items, and capital equipment, as well as inventory management, warehouse operations, transportation, and distribution. The Chief Supply Chain Officer leads or participates in regular meetings to ensure logistics needs and requirements are met and performs other related duties as assigned.

The regular work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Telework may be authorized; eligibility will be discussed during the interview. This is not a virtual position.

Requirements

• At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-13 in the Federal Service, directly related to the position.
• Experience as a senior supply chain management leader or supervisor responsible for meeting an organization's logistical requirements.
• Experience planning, coordinating, and evaluating operations to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of a logistics program.
• Knowledge and skills in acquisition management, purchasing, transportation, distribution, inventory management and control, expendable and non-expendable equipment, and warehouse operations.
• Experience with budget formulation and expenditure forecasting.
• Experience overseeing and managing a large group with varied occupations and subordinate supervisors.
• Current Federal employees and certain former Federal employees applying for a GS-14 position must meet the 52-week GS-13 time-in-grade requirement.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must complete the application, assessment, and questionnaire; applicants must answer every item in the Supervisory Situational Judgment Test.
• Must meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Subject to a background/security investigation and required to complete online onboarding and employment eligibility documentation.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for VA Health Care Personnel.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, as applicable.
• No educational substitution is available 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 supply chain activities, including sourcing, procurement, and logistics management.
• Link major business functions and processes into a cohesive, high-performing business model.
• Forecast 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 or participate in regular meetings to ensure logistics needs and requirements are met.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package, with benefits available to employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

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