Inventory Management Specialist

Responsibilities

• Manages stocked items for customers and provides information on price, product uses and technical specifications.
• Serves as point of contact for all requisitions/requisition alerts.
• Follows up on overdue requests for assistance.
• Enters and manages requisitions in the supply automated system.
• Manages requisition modifications for assigned open orders.
• Responds to customer requests and advises of changes in requisitions.
• Reviews end‑item status and other pertinent information to develop or modify parts strategies to eliminate the recurrence of production unfilled orders.
• Researches alternative methods of support to resolve urgent/priority item requirements.
• Recommends approved sourcing options for long lead times and identifies potential sources of supply for emergency requirements.
• Investigates and corrects data entry problems and material ordering problems.
• Investigates customer complaints and deficiency reports and identifies causes to appropriate authorities.
• Prepares appropriate responses to general inquiries by DLA customers.

• One year of specialized experience in retail supply, inventory management, or related functions.
• Experience in customer support for consumable and/or exchangeable parts required for depot maintenance and repair activities.
• Experience with order fulfilment processes and procurement regulations.
• Minimum of a college degree; graduate degree preferred for GS‑09 level.
• U.S. citizenship, 1st‑shift availability, and ability to comply with drug‑testing and background‑check requirements.

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Tour of Duty: 1st Shift.
• Security Requirements:
  Non‑Critical Sensitive with Moderate Risk.
• Appointment subject to favorable suitability/fitness determination; unfavourably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):
  Non‑Exempt.
• Selective Service Requirement:
  Males born after 12‑31‑59 must be registered or exempt.
• Bargaining Unit Status:
  Yes.
• Real  other acceptable identification documents required for access to certain federal facilities.

• Comprehensive federal benefits package for employees and families.
• Eligibility depends on full‑time, part‑time, or intermittent status.