Associate Material Controller

Jacobs

The Role

Overview

Manage material control of capital equipment/materials for advanced manufacturing projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • document control
  • shipment authorization
  • risk identification
  • preservation register
  • report administration
  • os&d coordination

Tasks

-Maintain material control documentation in a repository -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. -Identify and advise management of material control related risks -Coordinate with project or departmental personnel in performance of the material control activities. -Maintain a register of Materials requiring preservation activities to be performed. -Administer Material Receiving Reports (MRRs), Material Issue Requests (MIRs) and Over shipment / Under shipment / Damaged Reports (OS&Ds) -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. -Advise stakeholders how to create & initiate shipment releases and help them in understanding the overall shipment authorization process. -Evaluate facts surrounding material control related problem areas and apply remedies to resolve them -Participate in the coordination of OS&D resolution

Requirements

  • sap
  • oracle
  • netsuite
  • excel
  • bachelor's
  • problem solving

What You Bring

-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 -Strong problem-solving and organizational skills. -An expressed interest in pursuing a career in Construction Management or Procurement. -Experience in Advanced Manufacturing (or related industry) projects is ideal. -Experience using MS Office tools, including intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills. -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. -Ability to work on-site in Spartanburg, SC. -The ability to work and thrive in a team environment. -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

The Company

About Jacobs

-Headquartered in Dallas, it has evolved into a global powerhouse delivering consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery services. -Its portfolio spans transformative projects—clean water systems, data centers, rail expansions, offshore wind roadmaps, and wastewater plants. -Specialising in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, national security & defense, life sciences, transportation and water sectors. -Jacobs has reshaped itself via key moves—spinning off government services, acquiring CH2M in 2017, and exiting traditional oil & gas units. -Projects often tackle high-stakes, complex challenges: wastewater treatment in Vancouver, LIRR station upgrades, and AI data centres in Portugal. -Unusually, the firm shifted its HQ from California to Dallas in 2016 to align with its expanding national and global reach.

Sector Specialisms

Advanced Manufacturing

Cities & Places

Energy

Environmental

National Security & Defense

Life Sciences

Transportation

Water

Cybersecurity and Operational Technology

Security Clearance

-applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.