Associate Material Controller

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$61,700.00/yr – $80,925.00/yr

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery, and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

As an Associate Material Controller for Advanced Manufacturing at our Spartanburg, South Carolina location, you will perform materials management activities of major capital equipment and materials under close supervision or clearly defined procedures. You will have field material control transactions associated with purchased materials and/or equipment and will demonstrate basic knowledge of materials management concepts, principles, and practices.

The role reports directly to the Manager of Supply Chain Integration, Life Sciences North America, and indirectly to the assigned Project Procurement Manager (PPM) or Materials Lead.

• Develop an understanding of material control processes, procedures, tools, basic procurement principles, project delivery processes, and supplier relationship expectations.
• Utilize established policies, procedures, systems, and tools.
• Review shipment release requests and ensure authorizations are approved in accordance with terms and conditions.
• Advise stakeholders on creating and initiating shipment releases.
• Administer Material Receiving Reports (MRRs), Material Issue Requests (MIRs), and Over‑shipment / Under‑shipment / Damaged Reports (OS&Ds).
• Maintain a register of materials requiring preservation activities.
• Evaluate material control problem areas and apply remedies.
• Maintain material control documentation in a repository.
• Identify and advise on material control related risks.
• Participate in coordination of OS&D resolution.
• Work under close supervision; no direct reports.
• Coordinate with project or departmental personnel in material control activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, construction, supply chain, operations management, or equivalent project experience.
• 2‑5 years of experience in capital equipment material control is preferred.
• Experience in Advanced Manufacturing (or related industry) projects is ideal.
• Experience using MS Office tools, including intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• 2+ years of experience using Materials Management software/Enterprise Purchasing Systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Net Suite, Smart Materials).
• Expressed interest in a career in Construction Management or Procurement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work and thrive in a team environment.
• Strong problem‑solving and organizational skills.
• Drive to solve complex and challenging problems.
• Ability to work on-site in Spartanburg, SC.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off policy, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave.

Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Job posted on October 22, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.

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