Associate Material Controller

Associate Material Controller For Advanced Manufacturing

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. At Jacobs, we're not just building structures, we're helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing the construction of their state-of-the-art Advanced Manufacturing facilities that are changing our world. 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. Join a knowledgeable and supportive team as you perform field material control transactions associated with purchased materials and / or equipment as assigned. The Associate Material Controller demonstrates basic knowledge and understanding of materials management concepts, principles and practices, and techniques of ensuring task completion. The Associate Material Controller reports directly to the Manager of Supply Chain Integration, Life Sciences North America. While supporting Jacobs' Projects, the Materials Management Coordinator will report indirectly to the assigned Project Procurement Manager (PPM) or Materials Lead. 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! Heres what youll 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.

Bachelors 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. Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.