Inventory Management Specialist

DLA Careers is seeking an Inventory Management Specialist to support customers and improve supply chain operations. The role resolves order and support issues, monitors backorders, coordinates sales and stock transfer orders, applies expedite policies, analyzes performance data, and prepares briefings and reports.

What you'll do:

• Works with customers to identify needs, resolve order/support issues, and serve as their advocate and liaison
• Monitors backorder reports and resolve or assist in resolving actions that do not meet customer requirements
• Investigates, coordinates, and releases Sales Orders that impede automated system flow
• Apply DLA expedite policy and operating procedures to accelerate actions within the supply chain
• Coordinates research and tracking of Stock Transfer Orders to resolve backorders or expedite delinquent contracts using established policies
• Works with service representatives to identify alternate supply sources, respond to customer requests, and advise on Sales Order changes
• Collects, analyzes, and summarizes performance data for agency and customer goals; leads meetings to share ideas and gather feedback to improve operations
• Prepares briefings with background information, recommendations, data, charts, and graphs; writes detailed reports on assignment status and identified issues

What they're looking for:

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• 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-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector
• Dealing with variables such as material availability, program relationships, and cost/benefit considerations
• Developing guidance for applying supply policy, procedures, techniques, equipment, and methods
• Experience in transportation programs, distribution center operations, automated systems, and related regulations to meet emergency requirements
• Experience in marketing and demand planning techniques and knowledge of supplier capabilities to analyze customer needs
• Experience in retail/inventory management, material coordination, AWP/MICAP procedures, repair program support, and local purchase/manufacture processes
• Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level
• Position requires DoD Acquisition Life Cycle Logistics (L), Foundational Level Certification within required timeframes