Associate Material Controller

Apply for the Associate Material Controller role at Jacobs
, located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. This position involves managing materials for capital equipment in Advanced Manufacturing.

$61,700.00/yr - $80,925.00/yr

Jacobs challenges today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems in construction, manufacturing, and more. As an Associate Material Controller, you will perform field material control transactions, support procurement activities, and ensure material for capital equipment is accurately received and tracked.

• Develop an understanding of material control processes, procedures, and tools.
• Utilize established policies, procedures, systems, and tools.
• Review Shipment Release Request related supplier documentation and ensure that Shipment Authorizations are approved in accordance with terms and conditions agreed within the purchase order and the Material Control Execution Plan.
• 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 facts surrounding material control related problem areas and apply remedies to resolve them.
• Maintain material control documentation in a repository.
• Identify and advise management of material control related risks.
• Participate in the coordination of OS&D resolution.
• Work under close supervision (no direct reports).
  Coordinate with project or departmental personnel in performance of the 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 MS Excel skills.
• 2+ years of experience using Materials Management software &/or Enterprise Purchasing Systems, including hands‑on expertise with inventory control and procurement processes (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Net Suite, Smart Materials) is preferred.
• Expressed interest in pursuing a career in Construction Management or Procurement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem‑solving and organizational skills.
• A drive to solve complex and challenging problems.
• Ability to work on‑site in Spartanburg, SC.

Jacobs offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, and a 401(k) match. Eligibility for deferred compensation, executive deferral plans, and bonus programs may apply.

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. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment. This position is open for at least 3 days.

The role is based in Spartanburg, South Carolina, in the United States.