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Position: Inventory Specialist
Location: Chelmsford VA CMOP, 10 Industrial Avenue, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
Proposal Due Date: December 24, 2024, by 6:00 PM EST
Performance Period: 6-month base period with a 6-month option
Role: Non-Clinical and Program Support for Inventory Management
Job Summary:
The Inventory Specialist will support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) operations. This role involves ensuring the efficient and accurate handling, storage, and distribution of inventory while maintaining records of supplies and tracking inventory levels. The position is critical to the successful operations of Chelmsford CMOP, which processes approximately 245,000 prescriptions weekly.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct inventory control and ensure adequate levels of stock are maintained.
- Perform daily audits to verify inventory accuracy.
- Record and maintain inventory data in computerized systems.
- Utilize automated and manual methods for processing prescriptions and supplies.
- Collaborate with warehouse and production teams to optimize inventory flow.
- Perform basic mathematical calculations for inventory adjustments.
- Ensure compliance with all VA guidelines and protocols.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and other stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- Education: High School Diploma (HS) or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
- Experience: Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in inventory management.
- Skills:
- Basic mathematical ability for calculations and inventory adjustments.
- Proficiency in typing and basic PC computer skills.
- Fluency in English (reading, writing, and speaking).
- Must be a U.S. Citizen to meet federal employment requirements.
Work Hours:
- Normal Operating Hours: Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM (local time).
Required Documentation for Submission:
- Updated Resume
- Copies of Relevant Licenses and Certifications
- OIG Search Results (Print in PDF from OIG Exclusions Website)
- SAM Search Results (Print in PDF from SAM.gov)
Additional Information:
- Federal Holidays Observed:
- New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
- Overtime: May be required with prior authorization.
This role offers an opportunity to support the VA CMOP in delivering critical pharmaceutical services to Veterans across the U.S. Applicants must meet all qualification criteria to be considered for this position.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- inventory management: 4 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Chelmsford, MA 01824 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Chelmsford, MA 01824: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $40
