Associate Material Controller

Associate Material Controller — Jacobs

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This role is part of Jacobs' Advanced Manufacturing team located in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

$61,700.00/yr – $80,925.00/yr

• Develop an understanding of material control processes, procedures, and tools, 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 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 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 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 Excel skills.
• 2+ years of experience using Materials Management software and/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.
• 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.

Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and 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.

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. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.

Job posted October 22, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.