The VCS Central Office, located at the Jefferson Barracks VA Medical Center in St. Louis, MO, is conducting a recruitment search for a Retail Allocation/Data Entry Assistant in the Inventory Management and Logistics Division. This is a career ladder position with promotion potential to the VC-11. Promotion is not guaranteed but is based on the employee meeting established qualification and performance criteria and on management's recommendation.
Summary
The VCS Central Office, located at the Jefferson Barracks VA Medical Center in St. Louis, MO, is conducting a recruitment search for a Retail Allocation/Data Entry Assistant in the Inventory Management and Logistics Division. This is a career ladder position with promotion potential to the VC-11. Promotion is not guaranteed but is based on the employee meeting established qualification and performance criteria and on management's recommendation.
Manage Product Allocations: Process product allocations, adjust inventory distribution based on store performance and inventory levels, and support special merchandising and planogram initiatives.
Analyze Inventory Trends: Monitor inventory, sales, and markdown trends to identify allocation needs and assist with maintaining appropriate inventory levels across stores.
VC 10: Data Entry & Item Management
Maintain Product & Purchase Order Data: Create and update product records, purchase orders, supplier information, pricing, and item details while ensuring data accuracy.
Prepare Reports & Update System Data: Generate standard inventory and sales reports, update system information, and maintain product and vendor data to support purchasing and inventory operations.
Additional Responsibilities & Flexibility: Perform and adapt to additional responsibilities as needed.
VC 11: Allocation & Inventory Support
Inventory Analysis: Analyze inventory performance, sales trends, and stock levels to identify variances and recommend inventory adjustments.
Reporting & Data Analysis: Prepare and analyze weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reports to support inventory planning and business decisions.
Inventory Allocation: Manage product allocations by evaluating sales, store performance, planogram requirements, and inventory needs to optimize product distribution.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Buyers to review business plans, identify inventory risks, and develop data-driven allocation strategies.
VC 11: Data Entry & Item Management
Item & Product Maintenance: Create and maintain accurate product records, including descriptions, UPCs, costs, supplier information, and inventory data.
Purchase Order Management: Enter and validate purchase order information, ensuring accuracy for quantities, pricing, specialty items, and planogram requirements.
Reporting & System Support: Generate and maintain Business Intelligence reports to validate pricing, monitor inventory data, and support business operations.
Supplier & Pricing Administration: Maintain supplier records, process cost and retail price updates, and ensure inventory documentation remains accurate and up to date.
Additional Responsibilities & Flexibility: Perform and adapt to additional responsibilities as needed.
As a Condition of Employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
- Your performance and conduct
- The needs and interests of the agency
- Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government
- Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service
Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Additional Conditions of Employment include:
-Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
-Subject to background/security investigation.
Qualifications
Product Allocation Knowledge: Knowledge of inventory management, retail product allocation, purchasing, or supply chain processes.
Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data, identify trends, solve problems, and make informed business recommendations.
Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and explain information clearly.
Organization & Time Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently.
Microsoft Office Proficiency: Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, including the ability to analyze data and prepare reports.
Adaptability: Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment while managing shifting priorities and business needs.
Additional information
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package that includes:
Resume
The following documents are accepted and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal Employees), etc.
Most recent SF-50
Performance Appraisal
Separation Notice (RIF)
Veterans' Preference: Since the Veterans Canteen Service falls under 38 U.S.C. 7802, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified Veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 08/10/2026 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Application page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USA JOBS account, or your application will be incomplete.
VCS Central Office
1 Jefferson Barracks Drive Bldg. 25
St. Louis, MO 63125
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made. You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package that includes:
Resume
The following documents are accepted and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal Employees), etc.
Most recent SF-50
Performance Appraisal
Separation Notice (RIF)
Veterans' Preference: Since the Veterans Canteen Service falls under 38 U.S.C. 7802, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified Veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 08/10/2026 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Application page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USA JOBS account, or your application will be incomplete.
VCS Central Office
1 Jefferson Barracks Drive Bldg. 25
St. Louis, MO 63125
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made. You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
