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Inventory Management Specialist

Full Time
$83,426 – $108,448 Per Year
Closing on Jul 09, 2025

Location:
Connecticut, Groton Submarine Base
Requires Relocation:
No
Start Date:
02/07/2025
End Date:
09/07/2025
Offering Type:
Permanent
Hiring Paths:
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees - Competitive service Individuals with disabilities Land & base management Military spouses Special authorities Veterans
Service Type:
Competitive
Travel Percentage:
25% or less

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Job summary

You will serve as a INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST of NAVSUP FLEET LOGISTICS CENTER NORFOLK.

Major duties

You will assist with internal and external inventory audit support across all inventory segments. You will investigate problems as they occur, recommend resolutions, and report to their chain of command. You will identify and define reporting and reconciliation processes from site system to Navy ERP. You will assist FLC organic and external customers in developing work methods, techniques, and standard operating procedures (SOP) for NWCF-SM operations. You will act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) with a thorough knowledge of OSD/Navy supply management and inventory accuracy regulations/policies. You will conduct and coordinate oversight for local Inventory Management. You will be responsible for ensuring transactions and material movements are entered into Navy ERP.

Qualification

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector performing Inventory Management Specialist work, applying a practical knowledge of governing inventory management and supply regulations, inventory accuracy policies and physical inventory, location survey and/or quality control procedures, in order to research, analyze, investigate and recommend solutions to discrepancies that occur, evaluate and improve accountability procedures and inventory record accuracy. I have experience using material management processes and various IT systems (e.g. eRetrograde Management System (eRMS), Commercial Asset Visibility (WebCAV) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) to ensure accuracy of data entry and maintenance of inventory. I have experience analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness of supply inventory management programs in order to consider and recommend the implementation of new procedures and methods to increase managerial effectiveness. Examples of specialized experience may include: 1) Monitor performance measures related to material inventory control to ensure timeframe and benchmarks are being met in order to present data to a supervisor; 2) Ensure data integrity of all inventory transactions and material movements entered into Navy ERP; 3) Research inventory data and information, analyze that information and convert that analysis into written reports; 4) Participate in providing training and guidance regarding inventory management and accuracy in accordance with policy; and 5) Conducting extensive and exhaustive searches for information and reconstructing inventory management records/ supply/transportation transactions in order to ensure inventory record accuracy and auditability. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: ACCOUNTABILITY Attention to Detail COMPUTER LITERACY Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills INVENTORY MANAGEMENT Learning PROBLEM SOLVING Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Teamwork You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.