Supply Technician Job Description

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Supply Technician Job Description

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Job summary 1

Supply Technician is responsible for completing Supply Chain standard operating procedures for supply replenishment across all supply nodes within the organization including but not limited to supply bin pulling, cleaning, filling, receiving, and replenishment. Responsible for managing the deployment and replenishment of patient care equipment and medical code carts according to prescribed procedures, techniques, and universal precautions. Responsible for identification and management of expired supply and cleanliness of Supply Chain distribution areas and supply nodes. Respond to STAT supply requests and calls and maintains clear communication between clinical staff and the Supply Chain Distribution team.

Duties & Responsibilities 1

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Complete and follow Supply Chain standard operating procedures for supply replenishment across all supply nodes within the organization. Regularly checks pull, cleans, fills, and receives supply bins for full replenishment.
Ensures adequate and accurate supply levels at all times to meet the anticipated demand of clinical staff and end users. Respond to changes in supply-demand patterns.
Demonstrates understanding and performs bin staging activities by Supply Chain standard operating procedures. Keeps staging area clean and organized.
Deliver STAT items or special requests to end users as required and assist end users with over-the-counter issues.
Utilize supply management technology by Supply Chain standard operating procedures. Maintain accuracy when working with technology and enterprise resource system (ERP).
- As required, physically count the quantity of on-hand supply in Supply Chain supply areas to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Maintain optimum inventory levels of any STAT or mission-critical items within the Supply Chain staging area.
- Manage and communicate stock outs and substitute items with clinical end users and the Supply Chain Distribution team.

Requirements & Skills 1

High School Diploma or GED (Required)
1 year - Related and progressive experience in Supply Chain distribution in a healthcare environment. (Required)
Ability to meet the physical demand requirements associated with supply replenishment and equipment deployment by Supply Chain standard operating procedures.
- Ability to perform basic functions on a hand-held device, with appropriate training.
- Demonstrates teamwork/cooperation in providing services to direct/indirect customers.
- Ability to maintain clear communication with departmental management, clinical staff, and end users.

Job summary 2

The Supply Technician performs limited aspects of technical supply management work (e.g., inventory management, storage management, cataloging, and property utilization) related to depot, local, or other supply activities.

Duties & Responsibilities 2

Evaluate and prepare inventory reports
Evaluate account condition, identify deficiencies, and initiate corrective actions
Monitor inventory levels and asset movements and ensure timely response to mission requirements
Ensure compliance with policies, directives, and procedures
Operate storage and dispensing facilities
- Perform supervised inspections on assets to manage shelf-life within requirements, serviceability, and proper packaging and maintains inspection and storage records
- Manage shelf-life extension process
- Follow prescribed daily work assignments

Requirements & Skills 2

Possess a working knowledge of military writing and other technical correspondence
A minimum of one year experience in military property accountability supply procedures and have documented experience using all automated systems currently used by the government to maintain supply accountability
Prior U.S. Army Supply background preferred
Working knowledge of GCSS-Army required
- Must be able to read and understand technical manuals, DA Pam 738-750 (Maintenance of Supplies and Equipment) and DA Pam 710-2 (Unit Supply System)
- A good working knowledge of the governing supply systems, programs, policies, nomenclature, work methods, manuals, or other established guidelines
- An understanding of the needs of the organization serviced

Job summary 3

As a Supply Technician, you will be the point of contact for interfacing with the Global Logistics Support Center (GLSC) on behalf of the maintenance customers.

Duties & Responsibilities 3

Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
May be required to complete a probationary period.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- The incumbent of this position description must have, at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) before the position assignment.
- Irregular and overtime hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies.

Requirements & Skills 3

Must obtain appropriate security clearance for a position within one year of appointment.
Progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates the ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled.
- Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.
- Must have 12 months of experience in supply rules/regulations, policies & procedures applicable to the assignment.
- Experience contacting operating officials, reps of commercial firms, or other government agencies.

Job summary 4

We are seeking a Supply Technician at our AIMD Program in Pensacola, FL. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing a variety of logistics duties, which include functions of the site supply activities utilizing company purchasing processes and/or the Naval Aviation Supply System as it applies to intermediate-level maintenance. These duties also include receiving, shipping, issuing, and stocking components, parts, and materials. Inventories and completes data entry of inventoried and processed items. Prepares requisitions and monitors until receipt. Utilizes logistics automation and information systems.

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Requirements & Skills 4

Must be able to operate Forklift.
May be required to perform off-site service.
May be required to perform duties of HAZMAT/HazWaste Custodian or Assistant Custodian when authorized and designated.
Know the location of the safety data sheet (SDS) and applicable safety precautions.
Satisfactory completion of U.S. Armed Forces supply and/or property control courses preferred.
Must have two (2) years of experience in aviation supply/material control procedures.
- Must have a valid state operator’s license and be able to pass the government licensing requirements for support equipment.
- Obtain and maintain all applicable SE licenses.
- Must adhere to Company policies/procedures and management instructions.

Job summary 5

Under direct supervision the Supply Technician performs broad aspects of technical supply management work (e.g., inventory management, storage management, cataloging, and property utilization) related to depot, local, or other supply activities IAW regulatory guidelines. Work usually is segregated by commodity area or function, and controlled in terms of difficulty, complexity, or responsibility. The work generally involves individual case problems or supply actions. This work may require consideration of program requirements together with specific variations in or from standardized guidelines.

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Requirements & Skills 5

2 years related experience in fields involving production, logistics, supply, or record-keeping using automated systems
Ability to multi-task and problem solve
High School diploma; college completion viewed favorably
Skilled in using various Microsoft Office programs, basic skills in Excel and Outlook
Working knowledge of MICRO-Soft Project a plus
- Working knowledge of AWRDS and GCSS-A
- Working knowledge of Army unit structure i.e. MTOEs, authorizations, requirements, equipment readiness, and category codes a plus
- Working knowledge of the Army class of supply system and National Stock numbers (NSN/NIIN) a plus

Job summary 6

The successful Supply Technician performs limited aspects of technical supply management work (e.g. inventory management, storage management, cataloging, and property utilization) related to depot, local, or other supply activities. Work usually is segregated by commodity area or function, and controlled in terms of difficulty, complexity, or responsibility. Assignments are usually related to stable or standardized segments of technical supply management operations; or to functions or subjects that are narrow in scope or limited in difficulty. The work generally involves individual case problems or supply actions. This work may require consideration of program requirements together with specific variations in or from standardized guidelines. Assignments require (a) good working knowledge of the governing supply systems, programs, policies, nomenclature, work methods, manuals, or other established guidelines: (b)an understanding of the needs of the organization serviced; and (c) analytical ability to define or recognize the dimension of the problems involved, to collect the necessary data to establish the facts, and take or recommend action based upon application or interpretation of established guidelines.

Duties & Responsibilities 6

Shall provide logistical support functions. This includes parts and material ordering, parts expediting, maintaining, and warehousing operations.
Technicians are responsible for all accounting, stocking, issues, transfer, and receipt of associated aircraft equipment assigned to the command.
Shall order, receive, inspect, stow, preserve, package, ship, and issue materials/cargo, account for government materials and full expenditures, and prepare and maintain required forms, records, correspondence, reports, and files.

Requirements & Skills 6

Must have a minimum of three years experience in supply or IMRL.
Experience must have been gained in the military, Department of Defense (Civilian), or working for a manufacturer supplying military hardware to the U.S. Government.
High School graduate or equivalent.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Must qualify for and be able to maintain a secret level clearance.
- Must be available to work any shift.
- Must be U.S. Citizen

Job summary 7

The Supply Technician is responsible for the management of Central Supply's essential department job functions, including performing supply chain activities related to product receipt, distribution, replenishment, minimizing cost, and supporting department goals across the organization.

Duties & Responsibilities 7

Maintains a clean and organized work environment.
Maintains and safely operates all equipment need to perform job tasks including but not limited to handhelds, pallet jacks, carts, and carousels.
Receives product upon arrival, confirms quantity, inspects, and ability to sort and put away or deliver the product when necessary as defined by the department's standard processes.
Ability to read production schedules and provides replenishment of all internal and external department-managed storage locations. Includes the ability to fill requisitions through various order and delivery types through department standard processes.
Performs department cycle counting and outdated procedures for department-managed inventory locations both in the warehouse and customer supply rooms.
Monitor expiration dates, excess supplies, and waste within supply rooms and managed PAR locations.
- Ability to schedule outbound shipments while properly labeling materials with the necessary information to ship products.
- Supports Supply Chain Management to ensure existing inventory and associated expenses satisfy targets as established by department leadership
- Provide customer service to all clinical, business, and support staff.

Requirements & Skills 7

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Minimum of six (6) months of the related supply chain, receipt, distribution, replenishment, and inventory control, experience is required.

Job summary 8

We are currently seeking candidates for a Supply Technician position.

Duties & Responsibilities 8

Conduct cost estimating
Maintain and track inventory, and equipment, and conduct physical audits of inventory
- Performing stock control functions in Navy automated supply systems.
- Maintain relevant knowledge and proficiency in databases, policies, nomenclature, and procedures
- Use analytical skills to identify supply system issues and implement policy-compliant solutions

Requirements & Skills 8

Three years of relevant experience including cost estimating, maintaining, and tracking inventory and equipment, and conducting physical audits of inventory.
Experience working in automated Supply Systems performing stock control functions.
Three years of experience working in an automated asset management system.
- Experience with Government supply systems, programs, policies, nomenclature, work methods, and manual.
- Experience researching and implementing policy-compliant solutions for supply system discrepancies.
- Forklift experience desired.

Job summary 9

The Supply Technician is responsible for the proper handling and dispensing of medical/surgical supplies in clinical areas, supply par areas, and various inventory locations.

Duties & Responsibilities 9

Responsible for accurately ordering and filling par levels of medical/surgical supplies in automated supply cabinets and manually controlled bulk par rooms.
Checks par areas daily and as assigned; breaks down pallets and delivers supplies on carts; refills central supply inventory locations and adjusts inventory counts.
Counts manages, and places replenishment orders as needed.
Performs cycle counts and corrects counts daily and as needed to ensure accurate inventory counts.
Maintains cabinets and carts in assigned areas on a neat and orderly basis; organizes shelves, bins, and labels and keeps the supply areas clean; follows through on needed repairs to cabinets and carts; removes unauthorized/excessive/damaged/outdated supplies.
Staffs the Central Supply dispatch window and tube systems as assigned; issues and records, supplies that are sent via pick up, delivery, or tube system
- Issues out procedural trays and carts and records the issuance.
- Responsible for after-hour delivery of Isolation cart.
- May perform other duties

Requirements & Skills 9

High School/GED plus 6 (six) months experience with inventory, stocking, or supply distribution.
Supply distribution in a healthcare environment.

Job summary 10

We are looking for a Supply Technician.

Duties & Responsibilities 10

Provides for building management services, handling day-to-day operations with building maintenance; corresponds with suppliers and contractors; serves as Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) for building contracts
Manages the program for the disposal of surplus equipment and materials
Serves as the Energy Clerk, responsible for tracking and entering utility cost and consumption by energy type into the Financial Business Management System (FBMS)
- Reallocates fleet and miscellaneous credit card transactions to the appropriate funding string within FBMS. Provides support for the following duties: AOPC for the Fleet and Miscellaneous Equipment charge card program, entering fleet utilization in FBMS, scheduling vehicle maintenance and repair, and reconciling all fleet account credit card transactions
- Assists with annual property management review of facilities to ensure compliance with regulations and policies in the property and fleet programs. Assists with the annual inventory of accountable property.
- Responsible for receiving and payment actions, processing receiving documents and invoices.

Requirements & Skills 10

You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
You must be suitable for federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
You must submit a resume and supporting documentation (see Required Documents).
- You must submit eligibility documents for veterans' consideration (see Required Documents).
- You must meet any minimum experience requirements (see Qualifications).
- You must maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times as the position requires the operation of government vehicles on government and public roads. Failure to maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times will result in removal from the position.

Frequently asked questions

What are 10 things supply technicians do?

Supply technicians, also known as supply chain technicians or inventory control specialists, play a crucial role in managing and maintaining the supply chain and inventory for an organization. Here are ten things that supply technicians typically do:

Inventory Management: Supply technicians are responsible for managing inventory levels, tracking stock, and ensuring adequate supplies are available to meet organizational needs. They monitor inventory levels, conduct regular stock checks, and reorder items as necessary.

Order Processing: They process purchase orders, sales orders, and other supply-related documentation. Supply technicians verify order accuracy, coordinate with suppliers or vendors, and ensure timely delivery of goods.

Receiving and Inspection: They receive incoming shipments, inspect items for quality and accuracy, and reconcile received goods with purchase orders. Supply technicians ensure that all received items are in good condition and match the specified requirements.

Data Entry and Record Keeping: Supply technicians maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory records. They enter data into inventory management systems, update stock levels, and generate reports related to inventory status, usage, and trends.

Stock Rotation and Shelf Organization: They organize and maintain inventory storage areas. Supply technicians ensure proper stock rotation, FIFO (first in, first out) compliance, and implement efficient storage techniques to maximize space utilization.

Supply Chain Coordination: Supply technicians collaborate with other departments, such as procurement, production, and logistics, to ensure smooth supply chain operations. They communicate supply needs, coordinate order fulfillment, and resolve any supply-related issues that may arise.

Returns and Exchanges: Supply technicians handle returns or exchanges of defective or incorrect items. They follow established procedures to process returns, arrange replacements, and coordinate with suppliers or vendors to ensure proper resolution.

Vendor Management: They establish and maintain relationships with suppliers or vendors. Supply technicians communicate with vendors regarding pricing, availability, and quality concerns, and negotiate favorable terms or contracts.

Forecasting and Demand Planning: They assist in forecasting inventory needs and demand planning. Supply technicians analyze historical data, monitor market trends, and collaborate with other teams to anticipate future inventory requirements and prevent stockouts or overstock situations.

Continuous Improvement: Supply technicians identify opportunities for process improvement within the supply chain. They contribute to the development and implementation of efficient inventory management practices, suggest cost-saving measures, and participate in initiatives to enhance overall supply chain performance.

These tasks may vary depending on the organization and industry. However, supply technicians generally work to ensure accurate inventory control, efficient supply chain management, and timely delivery of goods to support the operational needs of the organization.

What are supply technician skills?

Supply technicians require a combination of skills to effectively manage inventory, coordinate supply chain operations, and maintain accurate records. Here are some key skills that are important for supply technicians:

Attention to Detail: Supply technicians must have a strong attention to detail to accurately record inventory data, inspect incoming shipments, and ensure inventory accuracy. They should be meticulous in identifying discrepancies and maintaining precise records.

Organizational Skills: Effective organizational skills are crucial for managing inventory and maintaining a well-structured supply chain. Supply technicians should be able to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and keep track of various inventory items and documentation.

Analytical Skills: Analytical skills enable supply technicians to assess inventory trends, forecast demand, and identify opportunities for process improvement. They should be able to interpret data, generate reports, and make data-driven decisions to optimize inventory management.

Communication Skills: Supply technicians need strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with vendors, suppliers, and other internal departments. They should be able to convey information clearly, actively listen to stakeholders' needs, and maintain open lines of communication to ensure efficient supply chain operations.

Problem-Solving Abilities: Supply technicians should possess problem-solving skills to address inventory issues and resolve supply chain challenges. They should be able to analyze problems, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions to minimize disruptions and maintain inventory accuracy.

Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with inventory management systems, spreadsheet software, and other relevant tools is important for supply technicians. They should be comfortable using technology to track inventory, generate reports, and streamline supply chain processes.

Numerical Aptitude: Supply technicians work extensively with numbers, quantities, and measurements. They should have a strong numerical aptitude to accurately perform calculations, monitor inventory levels, and analyze inventory data.

Time Management: Supply technicians often have multiple tasks and deadlines to manage. Strong time management skills enable them to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and ensure efficient supply chain operations.

Teamwork and Collaboration: Supply technicians frequently collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as procurement, production, and logistics. They should be able to work effectively in a team environment, communicate clearly, and contribute to shared goals and objectives.

Adaptability: Supply technicians should be adaptable and flexible in a dynamic supply chain environment. They should be able to handle changing priorities, adjust to unexpected situations, and effectively respond to evolving inventory or supply chain needs.

These skills contribute to the success of supply technicians in managing inventory, coordinating supply chain operations, and ensuring accurate and efficient supply chain processes within an organization.

Olivia Powell
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Last updated Oct 12

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