CPT Supply Chain Manager Jobs
Supply Chain Manager roles on CPT put you at the center of procurement, logistics, and vendor operations, exactly the hands-on experience DSOs require when authorizing CPT. Your I-20 must list a program that directly ties supply chain coursework to the position before you can start.
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Responsible for assuring the continuous supply of direct and indirect material and services to support local and brand based goals. Minimize the total landed cost of material, optimize company’s cash flow through Strategic Sourcing Initiatives.
Principle Duties (includes, but is not limited to):
- Evaluates and acts upon the MRP requirements and Kanban levels for all direct material items. Generates and adjusts purchase orders to support production schedules. Effectively communicates areas of concern to appropriate departments, individuals and/or suppliers. Inputs, maintains, and adjusts records or transactions to ensure system validity
- Effectively communicates forecasted requirements to external suppliers
- Maintains department ‘MDI’ board driving improvements in S,Q,D,C,G
- Drives increased inventory turns and improved customer OTD by developing, implementing and managing pull-based material replenishment processes, including, but not limited to Kanban cards, vendor managed inventory and supplier consignments
- Support resourcing and out-sourcing projects by proactively planning materials to ensure uninterrupted flow of product to customers as required
- Working with Crane Supply Chain in the review, development and creation of new and existing suppliers
- Negotiating pricing by leveraging manufacturing techniques, volume buys/blanket orders, tooling vs machining, etc.
- Evaluating using catalogue and alternate parts to increase product rationalization and drive productivity improvements
- Consistent with Crane’s Operational Excellence focus, participates in Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen events that will eliminate waste and result in significant benefits (Growth, Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) throughout the Supply Chain
- Promotes a spirit of cooperation throughout the supply chain to insure responsiveness to the customer
- Participate in quality improvements as per IATF 16949 2016 to ensure completed toll gates for DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, and Process Capability studies for in house processes
- Ensure requirements of relevant standards like ISO 9001-2015, etc. are being consistently met and improved.
Essential Qualifications / Experience:
- In progress of achieving bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or related field
- Excellent analytical, problem solving/decision making skills; ability to make timely, effective, fact-based decisions
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft office suite software (e.g. Word, Excel, etc.)
- Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to perform and produce results in multifunctional teams in a dynamic work environment
- Proven ability to develop collaborative relationships and influence up, down, and across organizational lines
Preferred Qualifications/Experience
- Experience working with suppliers from low-cost regions (India, China, Eastern Europe, Etc.)
- Experience implementing lean concepts (Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen Leadership, 5S, etc)
- Knowledge and use of ERP systems
- Knowledge of supplier performance management practices, including supplier scorecards and performance metrics
EOE/Women/Minorities/Veterans/Disabled
Salary range: $25.00 hourly. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Compensation packages also include comprehensive benefits, 401K contribution and match, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and more. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.
This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Crane Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Position Summary:
Responsible for assuring the continuous supply of direct and indirect material and services to support local and brand based goals. Minimize the total landed cost of material, optimize company’s cash flow through Strategic Sourcing Initiatives.
Principle Duties (includes, but is not limited to):
- Evaluates and acts upon the MRP requirements and Kanban levels for all direct material items. Generates and adjusts purchase orders to support production schedules. Effectively communicates areas of concern to appropriate departments, individuals and/or suppliers. Inputs, maintains, and adjusts records or transactions to ensure system validity
- Effectively communicates forecasted requirements to external suppliers
- Maintains department ‘MDI’ board driving improvements in S,Q,D,C,G
- Drives increased inventory turns and improved customer OTD by developing, implementing and managing pull-based material replenishment processes, including, but not limited to Kanban cards, vendor managed inventory and supplier consignments
- Support resourcing and out-sourcing projects by proactively planning materials to ensure uninterrupted flow of product to customers as required
- Working with Crane Supply Chain in the review, development and creation of new and existing suppliers
- Negotiating pricing by leveraging manufacturing techniques, volume buys/blanket orders, tooling vs machining, etc.
- Evaluating using catalogue and alternate parts to increase product rationalization and drive productivity improvements
- Consistent with Crane’s Operational Excellence focus, participates in Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen events that will eliminate waste and result in significant benefits (Growth, Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) throughout the Supply Chain
- Promotes a spirit of cooperation throughout the supply chain to insure responsiveness to the customer
- Participate in quality improvements as per IATF 16949 2016 to ensure completed toll gates for DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, and Process Capability studies for in house processes
- Ensure requirements of relevant standards like ISO 9001-2015, etc. are being consistently met and improved.
Essential Qualifications / Experience:
- In progress of achieving bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or related field
- Excellent analytical, problem solving/decision making skills; ability to make timely, effective, fact-based decisions
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft office suite software (e.g. Word, Excel, etc.)
- Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to perform and produce results in multifunctional teams in a dynamic work environment
- Proven ability to develop collaborative relationships and influence up, down, and across organizational lines
Preferred Qualifications/Experience
- Experience working with suppliers from low-cost regions (India, China, Eastern Europe, Etc.)
- Experience implementing lean concepts (Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen Leadership, 5S, etc)
- Knowledge and use of ERP systems
- Knowledge of supplier performance management practices, including supplier scorecards and performance metrics
EOE/Women/Minorities/Veterans/Disabled
Salary range: $25.00 hourly. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Compensation packages also include comprehensive benefits, 401K contribution and match, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and more. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.
This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Crane Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsSupply Chain Manager CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Supply Chain Manager role qualify for CPT authorization?
It depends on whether your degree program includes supply chain, operations, or logistics coursework that the DSO can connect to the job duties. A Supply Chain Manager role at a manufacturing or distribution company typically maps well to business, industrial engineering, or supply chain management programs. Your DSO makes the final call, and the job description needs to support the academic connection explicitly.
Can I do CPT for a Supply Chain Manager role that requires travel to multiple warehouse or supplier sites?
Multi-site roles are authorized under CPT, but every work location must be listed in your CPT authorization. If your employer adds sites after your I-20 is issued, you need an updated CPT authorization before working at the new location. Talk to your DSO before accepting any role that involves frequent site rotation, and get the locations confirmed in the offer letter.
How do I find Supply Chain Manager positions that accept CPT students?
Search Migrate Mate for Supply Chain Manager roles and filter by employers with documented work-authorization history. Companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for similar roles are more likely to understand CPT and international hire requirements. That filing history is a reliable signal that the employer has navigated work authorization before.
Does full-time CPT affect my OPT eligibility after graduation?
Full-time CPT for 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely, per USCIS regulations. Part-time CPT (under 20 hours per week) does not affect OPT regardless of duration. If you're planning to use OPT after graduation, track your full-time CPT hours carefully across all employers and semesters. Your DSO's SEVIS record reflects cumulative full-time CPT use.
What should I look for in a Supply Chain Manager CPT offer to protect my future H-1B eligibility?
Focus on employers with prior H-1B visa or LCA filing history in supply chain or operations roles, since they already understand specialty occupation requirements. Check that the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, because a generalist operations role can be harder to defend as a specialty occupation later. The O*NET profile for Supply Chain Managers confirms the standard educational requirements adjudicators reference.