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Associate Material Controller
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This range is provided by Jacobs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $61,700.00/yr - $80,925.00/yr
About the Role At Jacobs, we’re 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, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
This job opportunity is available at ANY location in the United States.
Ideally, selected candidates will be near a JACOBS U.S. based office, but we intend to hire the “best” candidates.
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.
Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and talent for multi‑tasking in a fast‑paced environment and we will help you grow, pursue and fulfill what inspires you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together!
Here’s What You’ll Do
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 that Shipment Authorizations are approved in accordance with terms and conditions agreed within the purchase order and the Material Control Execution Plan.
Advise stakeholders how to create & initiate shipment releases and help them in understanding 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.
Requirements
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 &/or Enterprise Purchasing Systems, including hands‑on expertise with inventory control and procurement processes (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Smart Materials) is preferred
An 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.
Benefits Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well‑being. Your security. Your future. 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 has 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. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
Additional Information 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.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting
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Associate Material Controller
role at
Jacobs .
This range is provided by Jacobs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $61,700.00/yr - $80,925.00/yr
About the Role At Jacobs, we’re 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, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
This job opportunity is available at ANY location in the United States.
Ideally, selected candidates will be near a JACOBS U.S. based office, but we intend to hire the “best” candidates.
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.
Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and talent for multi‑tasking in a fast‑paced environment and we will help you grow, pursue and fulfill what inspires you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together!
Here’s What You’ll Do
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 that Shipment Authorizations are approved in accordance with terms and conditions agreed within the purchase order and the Material Control Execution Plan.
Advise stakeholders how to create & initiate shipment releases and help them in understanding 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.
Requirements
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 &/or Enterprise Purchasing Systems, including hands‑on expertise with inventory control and procurement processes (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Smart Materials) is preferred
An 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.
Benefits Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well‑being. Your security. Your future. 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 has 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. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
Additional Information 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.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting
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