Inventory Management Specialist
This position is located at Bureau of Engraving and Printing, with in the Office of Supply Management. As an Inventory Management Specialist, you will coordinate with multiple BEP components, perform inventory card purchases, have consistent knowledge within the acquisition process, review minimal/maximum stock levels of spare parts in the BEP's system of record, daily communicate with parties associated with the entire inventory process. The incumbent will serve as COR for inventory items.
Major duties
As an Inventory Management Specialist, you will: Serve as specialist for inventory requirements and administrative operations. Ensure that the most efficient and effective support is provided to the Division Manager on operations in the execution of their responsibilities. Perform supply and inventory studies to improve workflow, simplify procedures, implement cost in system, maintain system of record. Work closely with the Office of Chief Procurement Officer (OCPO) to assist with identifying vendors for purchases on stock items, acquire non-stock parts, ensure requisitions (including services), and coordinate the purchase of the stock parts utilizing the Bureau's purchasing process. Function as a purchase card holder for purchases up to $10,000. Facilitate supply chain operations by actively planning critical manufacturing items.
Qualifications
This opportunity is also open to Status Candidates under Announcement 26-BEP-13071071. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For the GS-12, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes:
- Experience working with inventory management systems. AND
- Experience with conducting physical counts and annotating discrepancies. AND
- Ordering materials and maintaining appropriate inventory.
Requirements
All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding. Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. Undergo a tax compliance review. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Obtain and use a government-issued charge card for business-related travel. File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. Undergo an income tax verification, may be required. Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment. Wear required safety clothing and/or equipment required by the position. This may include safety shoes, hard hats, hearing protection, gloves, masks, etc. Weekend work and overtime, if applicable, will be scheduled when needed based on production requirements as determined by Management. Key Requirements: Please refer to "Conditions of Employment." Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National