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Inventory Specialist roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so Australian professionals can pursue U.S. roles year-round with predictable timelines and indefinite renewals.
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Keywords Studios is hiring for our pharmaceutical client for a Pharmaceutical Inventory Manager. As a Pharmaceutical Inventory Manager, you will support our client's Reference Standards Organization (CRSO) by ensuring the accuracy & integrity of over 1.5 million reference standard containers. This role is critical to maintaining global right-to-operate by managing inventory control processes, material movement, & disaster preparedness.
The Pharmaceutical Inventory Manager oversees the lifecycle of corporate reference standards used globally across laboratories. This includes sourcing, testing, certifying, & distributing these materials to ensure consistent quality in product development and manufacturing.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Pharmaceutical Inventory Manager plays a key role in:
- Managing the end-to-end order fulfillment process for reference standards.
- Ensuring compliance with global regulations (e.g., FDA, DEA, DOT).
- Protecting intellectual property & sensitive data.
- Supporting inventory, dispensing, & documentation activities.
- Maintaining high standards of accuracy, efficiency, & regulatory compliance to meet global operational needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Overall ownership of the reference standard physical inventory (>1.5M containers, ~5000 inventory transactions annually)
- First point of contact for all issues related to the reference standard inventory
- Process the receipt of incoming materials
- Perform and document a periodic physical inventory of all stored reference standard materials
- Manage the Material Preservation Program
- Monitor and move inventory to optimize space and dispensing efficiency
- Maintain balance between main and disaster recovery storage
- Correct inventory segregation monthly and submit appropriate batches for destruction
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory and safety requirements
- Monitor pending shipments and ensure timely delivery to the dock
- Process international/domestic orders and obtain necessary approvals
- Interact with global customers and maintain customer/agency data
- Prepare Certificates of Analysis (COAs), MSDS, & track order status
- Coordinate with shipping dock and external request approvers
- Ensure appropriate business processes are applied based on order type
- Assist in maintaining accurate inventory through compliant dispensing
- Perform second-person verification and dispense materials
- Label/package materials and generate outbound shipping forms
- Conduct quarterly SSS inventories & manage SSS documentation
- Assist in creating and maintaining guidance documents & SOPs
- Optimize processes and ensure documentation reflects current procedures
- Maintain clean workspaces and adequate stock of consumables
- Assist with reference standard fills & labelling as needed
- Help customers comply with order requirements & resolve non-standard issues
- Notify CRSO of quality deviations & troubleshoot order issues
- Identify customer trends & propose process improvements
- Assist in resolving customer complaints
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education Requirements:
Associates degree (in chemistry or related field) or equivalent pharmaceutical industry experience
Requirements
- Superior attention to detail & problem-solving skills
- Ability to respond to changing priorities
- Experience with computers & software packages
- Teamwork & customer service-oriented mindset
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Self-motivated, flexible, & able to work independently
- Clerical and laboratory experience helpful
- No applicable drug allergies
- Able to accurately weigh materials with an analytical balance
- Able to stand for extended periods & work briefly in freezer conditions
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Benefits
Keywords provides all its contingent workforce with:
- Medical, dental & vision benefits
- Paid time off (including sick & select holidays)
- 401(k) enrollment with 3% employer matching
LOCATION
Work Location: Onsite in Indianapolis, IN downtown area
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EST
Role Information: EN
Studio: Keywords Studios
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Area of Work: PIM
Service: CRSO
Employment Type: Contractor
Working Pattern: Full Time
This Organization Participates in E-Verify
Keywords Studios is committed to fair & ethical hiring practices. We expect candidates to conduct themselves with honesty & to participate in all applications and interviews independently, presenting their own knowledge & experience.
Candidates should refrain from using AI assistance or third-party tools or services that could influence, capture, or otherwise interfere with the authenticity of the assessment process.
We are an equal opportunity employer & all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
INTRODUCTION
Keywords Studios is hiring for our pharmaceutical client for a Pharmaceutical Inventory Manager. As a Pharmaceutical Inventory Manager, you will support our client's Reference Standards Organization (CRSO) by ensuring the accuracy & integrity of over 1.5 million reference standard containers. This role is critical to maintaining global right-to-operate by managing inventory control processes, material movement, & disaster preparedness.
The Pharmaceutical Inventory Manager oversees the lifecycle of corporate reference standards used globally across laboratories. This includes sourcing, testing, certifying, & distributing these materials to ensure consistent quality in product development and manufacturing.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Pharmaceutical Inventory Manager plays a key role in:
- Managing the end-to-end order fulfillment process for reference standards.
- Ensuring compliance with global regulations (e.g., FDA, DEA, DOT).
- Protecting intellectual property & sensitive data.
- Supporting inventory, dispensing, & documentation activities.
- Maintaining high standards of accuracy, efficiency, & regulatory compliance to meet global operational needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Overall ownership of the reference standard physical inventory (>1.5M containers, ~5000 inventory transactions annually)
- First point of contact for all issues related to the reference standard inventory
- Process the receipt of incoming materials
- Perform and document a periodic physical inventory of all stored reference standard materials
- Manage the Material Preservation Program
- Monitor and move inventory to optimize space and dispensing efficiency
- Maintain balance between main and disaster recovery storage
- Correct inventory segregation monthly and submit appropriate batches for destruction
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory and safety requirements
- Monitor pending shipments and ensure timely delivery to the dock
- Process international/domestic orders and obtain necessary approvals
- Interact with global customers and maintain customer/agency data
- Prepare Certificates of Analysis (COAs), MSDS, & track order status
- Coordinate with shipping dock and external request approvers
- Ensure appropriate business processes are applied based on order type
- Assist in maintaining accurate inventory through compliant dispensing
- Perform second-person verification and dispense materials
- Label/package materials and generate outbound shipping forms
- Conduct quarterly SSS inventories & manage SSS documentation
- Assist in creating and maintaining guidance documents & SOPs
- Optimize processes and ensure documentation reflects current procedures
- Maintain clean workspaces and adequate stock of consumables
- Assist with reference standard fills & labelling as needed
- Help customers comply with order requirements & resolve non-standard issues
- Notify CRSO of quality deviations & troubleshoot order issues
- Identify customer trends & propose process improvements
- Assist in resolving customer complaints
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education Requirements:
Associates degree (in chemistry or related field) or equivalent pharmaceutical industry experience
Requirements
- Superior attention to detail & problem-solving skills
- Ability to respond to changing priorities
- Experience with computers & software packages
- Teamwork & customer service-oriented mindset
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Self-motivated, flexible, & able to work independently
- Clerical and laboratory experience helpful
- No applicable drug allergies
- Able to accurately weigh materials with an analytical balance
- Able to stand for extended periods & work briefly in freezer conditions
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Benefits
Keywords provides all its contingent workforce with:
- Medical, dental & vision benefits
- Paid time off (including sick & select holidays)
- 401(k) enrollment with 3% employer matching
LOCATION
Work Location: Onsite in Indianapolis, IN downtown area
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EST
Role Information: EN
Studio: Keywords Studios
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Area of Work: PIM
Service: CRSO
Employment Type: Contractor
Working Pattern: Full Time
This Organization Participates in E-Verify
Keywords Studios is committed to fair & ethical hiring practices. We expect candidates to conduct themselves with honesty & to participate in all applications and interviews independently, presenting their own knowledge & experience.
Candidates should refrain from using AI assistance or third-party tools or services that could influence, capture, or otherwise interfere with the authenticity of the assessment process.
We are an equal opportunity employer & all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an Inventory Specialist
Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
The E-3 visa requires your role to qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning a degree in supply chain, logistics, or operations management must be a genuine requirement. Rewrite your resume to show how your Australian bachelor's directly supports the role's analytical and systems responsibilities.
Target employers with DOL LCA filing history
Search DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data to identify companies that have previously filed Labor Condition Applications for operations or supply chain roles. Prior LCA filings signal that an employer already understands the E-3 sponsorship process.
Clarify the LCA requirement early in negotiations
Many hiring managers assume E-3 sponsorship is as complex as H-1B visa. Correct that assumption before the offer stage: the employer only needs to file an LCA with DOL certifying prevailing wage compliance, with no lottery and no USCIS petition required for consular processing.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for end-to-end preparation
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork. This covers DOL submission, DS-160 preparation, and consulate readiness so nothing delays your start date.
Prepare documentation linking your degree to the role
Consular officers assess whether your Australian qualification matches the specialty occupation definition. Bring your degree transcript, a role description specifying degree requirements, and any professional credentials in inventory management systems or supply chain software.
Address employer E-Verify obligations proactively
Some employers in logistics and warehousing are federal contractors required to use E-Verify for employment eligibility. Confirm your prospective employer's E-Verify status before signing an offer, as this affects your onboarding timeline after visa approval.
E-3 Visa Inventory Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Inventory Specialist jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. You can filter by job title and see which employers have E-3 filing history, so you're not cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with the visa. Generic job boards don't surface that sponsorship context, which wastes time at the offer stage.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an Inventory Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It depends on how the position is defined by the employer. If the job description requires a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, or operations, it can qualify. Roles framed around physical counting or basic stock tracking, without a degree requirement, typically won't meet the specialty occupation standard USCIS and consular officers apply.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Inventory Specialist roles?
The E-3 has no lottery and no annual numerical cap, so you can apply any time of year after securing a job offer. The H-1B requires entering a randomised lottery with roughly a 25% selection rate. For Inventory Specialist roles, the E-3 also requires no USCIS petition for consular processing, which simplifies the employer's obligations significantly.
Can I change Inventory Specialist employers while on an E-3?
Yes, but you can't transfer your existing E-3. Your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL, and you'll need to obtain a new E-3 visa stamp, which typically means returning to Australia or applying at a U.S. consulate abroad. You can begin working for the new employer once the LCA is certified and your new visa is issued.