Associate Material Controller

Associate Material Controller – Advanced Manufacturing – Spartanburg, South Carolina

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

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This job opportunity is available at ANY location in the United States. Ideally, selected candidates will be near a JACOBS U.S. based office, but we intend to hire the "best" candidates.

As an Associate Material Controller for Advanced Manufacturing we will be responsible for performing materials management activities of major capital equipment and materials while under close supervision or under clearly defined procedures. You will perform field material control transactions associated with purchased materials and/or equipment as assigned, demonstrating basic knowledge of materials management concepts, principles and practices.

The position 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. You will work in a fast‑paced environment with support from an experienced team.

• Develop an understanding of material control processes, procedures, and tools, basic procurement principles and practices, and project delivery processes.
• 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 how to create & initiate 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 to be performed.
• 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 the 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.
• An expressed interest in pursuing a career in Construction Management or Procurement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The 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.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and 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 offers an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, 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.

Not Applicable

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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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