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.

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. The focus is on your ability to contribute to our Advanced Manufacturing projects and the culture we foster.

As an Associate Material Controller for Advanced Manufacturing at our Spartanburg, South Carolina location, you will perform materials management activities for major capital equipment and materials under close supervision or clearly defined procedures. You will join a knowledgeable and supportive team handling field material control transactions related to purchased materials and/or equipment.

The Associate Material Controller reports directly to the Manager of Supply Chain Integration, Life Sciences North America. While supporting Jacobs’ projects, the Materials Management Coordinator will report indirectly to the assigned Project Procurement Manager (PPM) or Materials Lead.

Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and talent for multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment and we will help you grow, pursue and fulfill what inspires you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together!

• Develop an understanding of material control processes, procedures, and tools, basic procurement principles, project delivery processes, and supplier relationship expectations
• 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 in the purchase order and the Material Control Execution Plan
• Advise stakeholders on how to create and initiate shipment releases and explain the overall shipment authorization process
• Administer Material Receiving Reports (MRRs), Material Issue Requests (MIRs) and Over/Under shipment and Damaged Reports (OS&Ds)
• Maintain a register of materials requiring preservation activities
• Evaluate facts around 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
• Collaborate 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 MS Excel skills
• 2+ years of experience using Materials Management software and/or Enterprise Purchasing Systems, including hands-on inventory control and procurement processes (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Net Suite, Smart Materials) is preferred
• 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

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and the things you care about: medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.…