Program Support Assistant - Veterans Canteen Service

Starting Salary $ 40,896

This is not a remote or telework position. 

OVERVIEW:

 Do you want to join an agency that has the honor of serving the best customers in the country-Veterans?

Since 1946 Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) has been delivering the VCS benefit to millions of Veterans enrolled in the VA Healthcare system, the largest Healthcare system in the United States.  VCS is an independent service in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) that is Veteran facing, providing reasonably priced goods and services for the comfort and well-being of America’s Veterans.

The VCS Central Office, located at the Jefferson Barracks VA Medical Center in St. Louis, MO is conducting a recruitment search for a Program Data Support Assistant in our Retail/Inventory Management Division. In this role, you will report to the Sr. Retail Allocation Specialist - Inventory Management & Logistics and play a critical role in the operations of the Division.

DUTIES:

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Administrative duties associated with the Oracle Retail Merchandising System; ensuring accurate data regarding quantities, item description, item cost and sell, vendor information, etc., are properly entered.
• Based on information provided by the Buyer, the incumbent will be required to create purchase orders and assign products to the proper Canteen for accurate distribution for up to 200 locations.
• Responsible for recognizing and correcting discrepancies to ensure they match the merchandise quantities and dollar amounts in accordance with spreadsheets provided by the Buyers.  Will collaborate with the buyer to clarify any questions or issues.
• Greet visitors to the VCS Central Office and direct them to the appropriate office and/or section.
• Direct phone calls to the appropriate office utilizing a multi-line phone system.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• 1-2 years’ experience with knowledge of office automation equipment/functions computers, copiers, scanners, Microsoft Office (including Excel and Word) etc.
• Experienced in operating computer systems such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Possesses effective communication skills
• Must be able to multi-task and work effectively to meet deadlines

Minimum Specialized Qualifying Requirements: 

• One (1) year of experience comparable to the duties of a Program Support Assistant.

 

Participation in the seasonal influenza and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Vaccination programs are requirements for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment. It is a requirement that all HCP receive the COVID-19 vaccination and annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons.