Logistics Management Specialist - Assistant Chief Supply Chain Officer

Logistics Management Specialist - Assistant Chief Supply Chain Officer

Serves as a senior logistics management officer, integrating acquisitions and procurement, logistics and related support and services for the supply chain, EX/NX and capital equipment, inventory management, storage and distribution operations, total supply support, and in some cases transportation, mail room, and reproduction. Reviews complex and novel logistics and supply chain management issues and develops new methods, processes or techniques to address these.

Reviews changes in agency objectives, key legislation and industry standards and determines appropriate changes in logistics policy and processes. Plans for and coordinates new logistics program requirements. Leads the coordination of logistics / supply chain efforts with other federal agencies. Develops plans and proposals for interagency projects and services. When issues arise with these agencies, serves as a technical expert in developing innovative solutions to these.

Based on technical knowledge of logistics and supply chain management, recommends policy, procedures and methods that best meet the needs of the VA HCS. Plans and carries out long-range (5-10 years) logistics studies and forecasts and makes recommendations for long-term policy and programs based on these studies. Evaluates evolving technology in the field and determines the best use of technology to accomplish logistics program objectives.

Accounts for the integration and alignment of acquisition, delivery and management of supplies, equipment and services to ensure the successful delivery of patient care. Oversees the execution of standardized business processes, established performance measures and analyzes the supply chain, developing actions as a result of analysis results, metrics, quality assurance/compliance, operating practices, and reporting within the facility. Supports the coordination and integration of new technology and/or implementation of new supply/equipment requirements.

Serves as expert logistician for the CSCO. Integrates operations for the acquisition and procurement of complex healthcare resources that involve planning, coordinating, and evaluating the logistical and supply chain management actions required to support the complex requirements of a large healthcare system. Oversees, guides, manages, and integrates supply chain operations across the facility/organizations; plans/coordinates with fiscal, acquisition, clinical and administrative operations.

Provides expert input with direction of supply chain, budget projections/execution for logistics programs and contracts, and in VISN financial, business, capital asset management, clinical, and administrative operations.

Serves as a senior VA HCS logistics expert and utilizes extensive knowledge of supply chain systems and requirements and provides direct support to the VA HCS, multiple campuses, and support catchment areas; provides expert level technical advice and guidance to all organizational logistics personnel pertaining to logistics. Performs broad and comprehensive formal studies of benefits, impacts, characteristics and problems associated with logistics policy.

Analyzes the supply chain, developing actions as a result of analysis results, metrics, quality assurance/compliance, operating practices, and reporting within the health care system. Develops performance measurement/management of all of the aforementioned (including statistical analysis, workload projections, and process management). Analyzes and coordinates information and requirements with the facility, VISN and VACO in the area of acquisitions and procurement, supply, equipment and medical readiness.

Through subordinate managers, conducts cost-benefit analysis for procurements through the total supply chain. Analyzes supply status and directs the priority of maintenance effort for organizational equipment. When these indicators and reviews reveal improvement opportunities, acts as a catalyst and ensures these opportunities are realized. Provides technical expert input to CSCO, establishes policy and ensures best practices are implemented as appropriate, utilizing continuous quality improvement principles, practices and initiatives, including six sigma and lean management.

Implements and monitors current logistics systems (such as GIP, AEMS/MERS, IFCAP, etc.) and the deployment of Enhanced Supply Support Programs, or their future replacement programs.

Performs other duties as applicable.

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: PD99838S

Relocation/Recruitment

Incentives:

May be authorized for highly qualified candidates

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI):
Not Approved

Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized