Associate Material Controller

Associate Material Controller

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Base pay range: $61,700.00/yr – $80,925.00/yr.

As an Associate Material Controller for Advanced Manufacturing at our Spartanburg, South Carolina location, you 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. The role 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.

• Develop an understanding of material control processes, procedures, and tools, basic procurement principles and practices, and techniques of ensuring task completion.
• Utilize established policies, procedures, systems, and tools.
• Review Shipment Release Requests related supplier documentation and ensure shipment authorizations are approved in accordance with terms and conditions agreed within the purchase order and 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.
• Coordinate with project or departmental personnel in performance of material control activities.
• Work under close supervision; no direct reports or supervisory responsibilities.

• 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.
• 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 (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Net Suite, Smart Materials). Hands‑on expertise with inventory control and procurement processes 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 medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, stock purchase options, and an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy. Eligible employees may also enroll in deferred compensation plans. Additional rewards may include merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.

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