Associate Material Controller

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At Jacobs, we are 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. Our purpose is to turn abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

$61,700.00/yr – $80,925.00/yr

This role is available at any location in the United States. Ideal candidates will be near a Jacobs U.S. based office, but we intend to hire the best candidates irrespective of location.

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 defined procedures. You will field material control transactions related to purchased materials and equipment, maintaining basic knowledge of materials management concepts and practices, ensuring task completion.

• Develop an understanding of material control processes, procedures, and tools, basic procurement principles and practices, techniques of ensuring task completion, project delivery processes, and supplier relationship expectations.
• Utilize established policies, procedures, systems, and tools.
• Review Shipment Release Request related supplier documentation and ensure Shipment Authorizations are approved in accordance with terms and conditions agreed within the purchase order and the Material Control Execution Plan.
• Advise stakeholders on how to create and initiate 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 performing 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 expertise with inventory control and procurement processes (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.
• Ability to work and thrive in a team environment.
• Strong problem‑solving and organizational skills.
• 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, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and options to enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Eligible employees may also enjoy unlimited U.S. personalized paid time off, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, caregiver leave, and certain additional rewards such as 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. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will also be considered for employment.