Assistant Materials Manager

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice seeks an Assistant Materials Manager to manage inventory and supply operations. This role involves maintaining accurate tracking records, supporting the Materials Manager, and collaborating with teams to implement best practices.

This position requires a high school diploma and experience in inventory or supply management. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and work-life balance programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and work experience related to inventory management.
• Working knowledge of supply practices and procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and physical support for inventory tracking.
• Maintain accurate daily tracking records for supplies.
• Monitor purchase order limits in compliance with state rules.

Skills

Inventory Management

Supply Chain Knowledge

Accounting Procedures

Effective Communication

Windows Software

SCEIS Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Adobe

Job description

Job Responsibilities

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of South Carolina's youth, consider joining the dedicated people of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).

Mission

It is the mission of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to impact and transform young lives, strengthen families, and support safer communities through targeted prevention and rehabilitation.

Job Purpose

Under general supervision of the Materials Manager, serves as the Assistant Materials Manager for all aspects of inventory/supply operations that provide operational, administrative, and fiscal support for the agency to ensure the accurate tracking, procurement, and distribution of agency-wide supplies.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides full-time administrative and physical support to all tracking for all inventory and supplies distributed agencywide.
• Maintains accurate daily tracking records for all central agency supplies and warehouse stock.
• Supports the Materials Manager by monitoring purchase order limits, and processing transactions in SCEIS to ensure total compliance with State fiscal and procurement rules.
• Coordinates tracking, management and open purchase orders across all facilities that house youth to include but not limited to MEDC, JDCC, UEDC, and CEDC.
• Provides thorough administrative, systems, and liaison support to the Inventory Manager(s).
• This role maintains the office workflow by managing critical records, executing requisitions, shopping carts, calculation inputs for perpetual inventory, and tracking fixed assets.
• Leads the review, revision, and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), with the oversight of the Materials Manager, to ensure alignment with current best practices, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to communicate updates and ensures consistent understanding and execution of revised procedures.
• Solicits input from counterparts and customers for the improvement of supply and service operations.
• Continually works on finding and implementing best practices for the agency regarding inventory management.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Performs other related job duties required by management.

State Minimum Requirements

A high school diploma and work experience directly related to the area of employment.

Additional Requirements

• Requires a working knowledge of supply practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of inventory control practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures applicable to Inventory Management.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Must have knowledge of Windows Software, Adobe, and South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS).
• Must possess a valid SC driver's license and be able to pass the Defensive Driver's training test.
• This position performs job duties relating to the custody, control, transportation, or recapture of youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice, and the employee may have direct and indirect contact with youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice. Training applicable to these duties will be provided.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work in an environment with incarcerated juveniles.
• This position is an essential position.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• A high school diploma and at least three (3) years of work experience directly related to Inventory/Supply management. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for work experience.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days of sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State retirement plans and deferred compensation programs
• Discount Programs such as TicketatWork and WeSave

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Equal Opportunity Statement

I understand that the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice is an equal opportunity employer. DJJ does not discriminate in hiring, promotions, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, or other employment aspects based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, or national origin. Any acts you feel are in violation, please get in touch with the Office of Human Resources, 220 Executive Center Drive, Columbia, SC [phone].

Equal Opportunity Statement (School District)

I understand that the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice's School District also does not discriminate in any programs or activities based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age. The following offices have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the school district's nondiscrimination policies: Title IX - Inspector General's Office - 220 Executive Center Drive, Columbia, SC 29210-5427 - Ph: 803-896-9595; Special Education Office, 220 Executive Center Drive, Columbia, SC I have read and fully understand DJJ's position concerning the law.