Associate Material Controller

Associate Material Controller

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Base pay range: $61,700.00 – $80,925.00 per year.

Location:

Spartanburg, South Carolina. This position is open to candidates throughout the United States.

• Develop an understanding of material control processes, procedures, and tools, basic procurement principles and practices.
• 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 and help them understand the overall shipment authorization process.
• 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 or supervision responsibilities.
• 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 (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.
• Ability to work and thrive in a team environment.
• 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 health, dental, vision, basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, company stock purchase at a discount, deferred compensation plans, and an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees.

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. This position was posted on October 22, 2025, and will remain open for at least 3 days.