Associate Material Controller

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.

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

• 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 Requests related to supplier documentation and ensure that Shipment Authorizations are approved in accordance with purchase order terms.
• Advise stakeholders on creating and initiating shipment releases and explain the overall shipment 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 material–control 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 supervisory responsibilities.
• Coordinate with project or departmental personnel during 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 (preferred).
• Experience in Advanced Manufacturing projects (ideal).
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially advanced Excel skills.
• 2+ years of experience using material‑management 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 on‑site in Spartanburg, SC.

Employees receive medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and company‑stock purchase options. Various programs such as a deferred compensation plan, executive deferral plan, and performance‑based bonuses are available. Jacobs offers unlimited U.S. personalized paid time off, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

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