Associate Material Controller

Associate Material Controller – Advanced Manufacturing

As an Associate Material Controller for Advanced Manufacturing at the Spartanburg, South Carolina location, you will be responsible for performing materials management activities of major capital equipment and materials under close supervision and defined procedures. You will support Jacobs’ Projects, working closely with the Manager of Supply Chain Integration, Life Sciences North America and the Project Procurement Manager or Materials Lead.

Location:

Any U.S. location (near a Jacobs office preferred).
Base pay range: $61,700.00/yr - $80,925.00/yr

• Develop an understanding of material control processes, procedures, and tools, including basic procurement principles and project delivery expectations.
• Utilize established policies, procedures, systems, and tools in day‑to‑day activities.
• Review Shipment Release Request related supplier documentation and ensure approvals align with purchase order terms and the Material Control Execution Plan.
• Advise stakeholders on creating & initiating shipment releases and explain the overall authorization process.
• Administer Material Receiving Reports (MRRs), Material Issue Requests (MIRs), and Over‑/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.
• Coordinate with project or departmental personnel in the performance of material control activities.
• Work under close supervision with no direct reports.

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

Jacobs provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance; a 401(k) plan; the ability to purchase company stock at a discount; a deferred compensation plan; and an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees. Eligible employees may also receive performance discretionary bonuses and stock awards.

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.