Supply Technician

Supply Technician

The John D. Dingell VA Medical Center is recruiting for a Supply Technician. Responsibilities duties include : 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. Through 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. 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. 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. Position 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. Position will 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. Delivery of equipment and supplies by motor vehicle may be required.