Assistant Materials Manager - Inventory & Logistics

South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vacation 15 days per year

Sick leave 15 days per year

Holidays 13 days

State retirement plans

Deferred compensation programs

Discount Programs

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice seeks an Assistant Materials Manager to oversee inventory and supplies agencywide, ensuring accurate tracking and compliant procurement.

The role supports the Materials Manager, maintains daily records, processes transactions in SCEIS, and coordinates purchase orders across facilities. Strong knowledge of inventory and accounting procedures is essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and related work experience required.
• Bachelor's degree may be substituted for work experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-time administrative and physical support to all tracking for inventory and supplies across the agency.
• Maintain accurate daily tracking records for central agency supplies and warehouse stock.
• Support the Materials Manager by monitoring PO limits and processing transactions in SCEIS to ensure compliance with state rules.
• Coordinate tracking and management of open purchase orders across facilities (MEDC, JDCC, UEDC, CEDC).
• Provide administrative, systems, and liaison support to Inventory Manager(s).
• Maintain office workflow by handling records, requisitions, shopping carts, and assets tracking.
• Lead SOP reviews and implement improvements with Materials Manager oversight.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to communicate updates and ensure understanding of revised procedures.
• Solicit input from counterparts and customers to improve supply and service operations.
• Pursue best practices for inventory management within the agency.
• Perform other duties as required by management.

Skills

Supply knowledge

Inventory control

Accounting/bookkeeping

Communication

SCEIS/Windows/Adobe knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree substitution for experience

Tools

Windows

Adobe

SCEIS

Job description

South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice seeks an Assistant Materials Manager to oversee inventory and supplies agencywide, ensuring accurate tracking and compliant procurement.

The role supports the Materials Manager, maintains daily records, processes transactions in SCEIS, and coordinates purchase orders across facilities. Strong knowledge of inventory and accounting procedures is essential for success.