General Supply Specialist Jobs

Job Description

Improve accuracy of inventory records by analyzing discrepancies and implementing corrective procedures.

General Supply Specialist

Performs in-depth research and causative analysis when discrepancies are identified as a result of physical inventories, warehouse refusals, Reports of Survey or customer complaints.

Determines the cause of record imbalances through collection, analysis, and evaluation of factors contributing to the inventory adjustment.

Initiates and makes corrective actions to synchronize the depot record with the physical inventory balance.

Develops recommendations for new procedures which correct or prevent errors.

Gathers data from automated systems to analyze trends of recurring discrepancies.

Conducts operational and systemic studies to causes contributing to physical inventory and location inaccuracies and validates data compiled using various ADP systems to resolve record accuracy problems.

Identifies and initiates new procedures to reduce inventory record error rate, streamline inventory processes, and comply with agency guidance.

Arranges special inventories to reconcile accountable records. Plans, develops schedules for and conducts inventories.

May operate material handling equipment such as forklifts and stock selectors to locate and move materials.

Must be a U.S. citizen

Tour of Duty: Set Schedule

Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access

Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably 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 from Selective Service.

Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Bargaining Unit Status: No

Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information.

This position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill future vacancies for various shifts located anywhere within DLA Distribution Oklahoma City, OK.

To qualify for a General Supply Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support:

A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-AA level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-BB level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:

  • Plans, develop schedules for and conduct inventories.
  • Conducts investigations and analysis to determine causes of inventory discrepancies.
  • Provides recommendations which correct or prevent errors.

B. Education Substitution: Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Education must be from a college or university accredited by an organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education. If using education to meet basic qualifications, YOU MUST SUBMIT A TRANSCRIPT as supplemental documentation. To qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you must possess:

  • Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related.

C. Combination: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for grade levels GS-09 and may be computed by first determining the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grade GS-09.

Physical Demands The employee is required to climb ladders, crawl, or enter restricted areas, lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds, for items weighing over 40 pounds, must be able to attain and maintain a license for all forms Material Handling Equipment (MHE) and operate safely. Work Environment Work is usually performed in a warehouse environment or outdoor locations requiring extensive research and analytical skill; Some work will be performed in an office environment.

Perform in-depth research and causative analysis of discrepancies identified in physical inventories, warehouse refusals, Reports of Survey, or customer complaints, Determine causes of inventory record imbalances and initiate corrective actions to synchronize depot records with physical inventory balance, Develop recommendations for new procedures to correct or prevent errors, Gather data from automated systems to analyze trends of recurring discrepancies, Plan and conduct inventories, including arranging special inventories