Supervisory Supply Technician

These positions are located at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center, in Philadelphia, PA. The employee will ensure that supplies and material are distributed to all areas serviced by logistics by directing, supervising and managing the primary inventory point that receives, stores and issues supplies and materials for both clinical and administrative service areas of the medical center. Major duties: ***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates; sets and adjusts short term priorities and prepares schedules for completion of work based on priorities.

Advises, counsels and instructs employees on work and administrative manners, such as complaints, grievances, etc. Finds and implements ways to eliminate or reduce significant bottlenecks and barriers to production. Provides guidance and evaluates work involving new, complex or unusual situations and those without clear precedence. Oversees management and distribution of all supplies and material in the medical center through subordinates who maintain stock, monitor expiration dates and rotating stock, ensure critical supplies are monitored, perform daily inventory, resolve differences in records, distribute items, deliver supplies in a timely manner, and complete specialty cart preparation.

Oversees the receipt of supplies and material into the medical center. Ensures supplies are unpacked and properly stored in inventory areas. Analyzes and resolves difficult issues and problems in order to plan effectively and render equitable and reliable decisions. Conducts market research on all new products and ensures they are recorded in the automated inventory system. Ensures availability of recurring supply items which are managed and distributed through the computerized inventory management system.

Analyzes management reports in order to manage and control the fund control point limitations and identify trends, correct errors, and resolve problems. Works with members of the vendor and/or contract community, managers, supervisors and other staff throughout the medical center on Logistics issues; and Communicates with subordinate staff and other administrative and clinical staff to coordinate and persuade logistics activities on the implementation of policy or procedural changes.

Performs other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm or 10:30 pm - 7:00 am Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Requirements: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. This position requires the application, assessment, and questionnaire to be fully completed.

The assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).

Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Required Documents" below for details. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

In determining if your employment advances the public int