Supply Specialist

Posting Details

Posting Summary


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Posting Number
STA00389PO26


Job Family
Procurement and Inventory Control


Job Function
Warehousing


USC Market Title
Supply Specialist


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Job Level
A2 - Administrative/Operational Support


Business Title (Internal Title)
Supply Specialist


Campus
Columbia


Work County
Richland


College/Division
Division of Administration and Finance


Department
DAF Purchasing and Central Supply


State Pay Range
G05


USC Market Range
MRB - $36,608 $44,845 $53,082


Anticipated Hiring Range
$36,608


Location of Vacancy
Columbia, SC


Part/Full Time
Full Time


Hours per Week
37.5


Work Schedule

• Standard working schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis
12 months


Job Search Category
Other

About USC


About University of South Carolina


From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Veterans' Preference Statement


The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

Benefits for FTE Positions


The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

Position Description


Advertised Job Summary

• Receives, checks, stores and delivers supplies and equipment to customers.
• Maintains accurate inventory and stock cycle counts. Ensures organized areas.
• Prepares, packs and ships products per specified Returned Materials Authorization procedures.
• Disposes of and/or picks up surplus items.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Typically holds a high school diploma or GED.
• Requires 1 or more years of job related experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

Preferred Qualifications

• A high school education and three years' experience in a warehouse/stores/inventory function.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of supply practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of inventory control practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures applicable to property and inventory.

Job Duties


Job Duty


Assists with the Facilities Accounting Management Information System (FAMIS) Inventory Control process by maintaining familiarity with the appropriate FAMIS modules, providing written documentation in proper order for the Supply Manager to record transactions, and look up transactions to answer supervisor's and customer's questions.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
10


Job Duty


Monitors and handles PPE inventory for distribution to University departments. Reviews order forms and prepares for pick up or delivers upon request.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
10


Job Duty


Keeps the warehouse space organized and cleans assigned areas when necessary to ensure a neat, clean, and safe warehouse environment for both Facilities Stores and Consolidated Services.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
15


Job Duty


Distributes goods to personnel from Facilities, Housing, and system campuses quickly and efficiently in the warehouse by responding to written service order/requests, removing supplies and equipment from available stock, providing written documentation to the warehouse customer detailing all items received for a particular order, and ensuring an accurate accounting of the transaction is available for the warehouse manager and that a copy of the receiving document is kept in the warehouse files.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
25


Job Duty


Receives supplies and equipment from vendors and delivery personnel by unloading shipping vehicles, utilizing proper and safe methods, visually inspecting and counting items, assigning items to proper warehouse storage locations, investigating and resolving supply losses and other discrepancies, and reporting unresolved situations and information regarding damaged and/or defective items to the supervisor and both verbally and in writing.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
30


Job Duty


Assists with inventory and stock rotation by conducting a semi-annual physical count of items located in the warehouse, noting and reporting discrepancies between FAMIS Inventory Control and actual count, labeling item locations including shelves, etc., maintaining awareness of regular stock and stock levels in order to bring ordering needs to the Supply Manager's attention, and identifying and/or resolving discrepancies/issues when possible while bringing unresolved issues to manager's attention.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
5


Job Duty


Pick up recycled supplies; as needed. Additional duties as assigned.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
5

Position Attributes


Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive
No


Hazardous weather category
Essential

Posting Detail Information


Number of Vacancies
1


Desired Start Date
07/01/2026


Job Open Date
06/02/2026


Job Close Date
07/17/2026


Open Until Filled
No


Special Instructions to Applicant


Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.


We are only accepting applications submitted by July 17, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

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The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.