Supply Technician

Supply TechnicianSupply Technician assignments are scanning, barcoding, receiving, storing, and the distribution of non-expandable equipment and materials. The work requires knowledge of applicable policies and procedures as well as inventory systems to include but not limited to AEMS/MERS, SOARD/Maximo or similar NX inventory management procedures and SCM processes. Supported units may be offsite requiring roundtrip travel time in excess of 90 minutes. Additional duties include but not limited to:Reviews existing stock and manufacturers' catalogs, manuals and listings to obtain substitute or interchangeable items to supply in lieu of items requisitioned.Works with customers and SCM staff on the proper identification of items to be substituted.Communicates with customers and vendors to obtain information regarding availability and functionality of non-expandable equipment and supplies.Periodic inventory assessments and discussions with service line staff and clinical personnel, identifies gaps and/or discrepancies and provides information on new or changed items and equipment.Provides guidance to customers on identification of material through research of original equipment manufacturers part catalog for part numbers, descriptions, and size of parts needed.Performs research of old manufacturers code and part numbers, covering requisitioned material in support of jobs which have not occurred, or which did not utilize all the stock on hand to identify valid identification number.Processes applicable catalog update transactions in accordance with current published procedures.Periodically, reviews assigned manufacturers code and part numbers for continued validity and takes necessary action to update, delete, or dispose of in accordance with published guidelines.Interacts with clinical and administrative customers to ensure issues and needs are identified and either resolved or escalated to supervisors or Inventory Management Specialists as needed.Communicates to the lead or supervisor any concerns related to supplies, equipment and procedures, providing information as needed orally or in writing regarding customer or external stakeholder issues, general telephone inquiries and visitor referrals.Position coordinates drop off of new or transferred equipment and pick up of turn in equipment; scanner pick up and drop off for annual ElL inventory; and delivery times and area with contractors and vendors with other VA activities, contractors or manufacturers through personal transactions.Reviews numerous computer output listings in the performance of research and identification of supplies as well as prepares system inquires and interpret the responses.Receives non-expendable equipment and material into the VA Health Care System and supported catchment area.Unpacks/uncrates supplies from shipping cartons and properly scans, bar codes, and stores supplies and material.Stores items in accordance with established guidelines, utilizing a computerized inventory system, to ensure integrity of the supplies and material and the data integrity of the inventory management system.Coordinates receiving problems such as substitutions, incorrect quantities, with the appropriate inventory manager.Distributes items according to established or ad hoc requirements in computerized system of record systems to include but not limited to AEMS/MERS, SOARD/Maximo or similar non-expendable NX inventory management system.Delivers equipment in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring equipment and material delivered are in operational condition.Deliveries will be to service lines and other secondary locations that may be in remote sites.Processes receipt and turn-in transaction to record in the equipment system of record and account for incoming materiel.Support the service lines with annual Ell inventory requirements.As needed, assists in other functional areas of the Section and performs other duties as assigned.Work Schedule: Monday-Friday with rotating weekends, 8:00am-4:30pm, subject to change based on agency needs.Virtual: This is not a virtual position.Position Description/PD#: PD99832SRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved.Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.