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Supply Planner roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so Australian professionals can apply as soon as they have a qualifying job offer from a U.S. employer.
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It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion—have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.
We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.
The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.
If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you’ll find your purpose here.
Job Description
We are looking for team members with very strong analytical skill sets, manufacturing/supply chain experience, to participate and lead in the SIOP planning process. The SIOP planning function is an excellent way to broaden your experience, skills and network of colleagues, while leveraging knowledge on large data sets to compute demand and supply plans to meet customer demand and maintain inventory targets. We measure this through various metrics such as Forecast accuracy, Inventory health, Sales Plan v Actuals, Build Plan vs Actuals, First Pass Fill Rates etc.
Key Responsibilities include (not limited to):
- Planning- Financial/Material and Strategic Planning
- Analytics- Build and maintain analytical models for demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and supply planning
- Financial Planning - Translate demand and supply plans into financial impact (revenue, margin, inventory, working capital)
- Lead/participate in cross-functional team meetings/ SIOP process to develop best in class demand plan and optimum supply plan
- Facilitate and drive collaboration with Marketing, Sales Operations, Finance team members to develop monthly/quarterly forecasts over mid-term and long-term.
- Partner with NPI/ Engineering/ Marketing teams to understand product lifecycle/ buffer strategy, develop robust plans to enable new product launch and product end of life (EOL) planning.
- Review and make improvements to statistical forecasting models, to drive best- in-class demand forecast accuracy
- Analyze data output, historical shipments/ consumption for any modifications required based on product segmentation.
- Understand/ manage safety stock/ inventory targets for various regions/ plants
- Partner with manufacturing, planning, regulatory and facilities teams to understand and drive buffer strategies to enable building moves and plan for regulatory restrictions.
- Understanding of Capacity Models (lines/shifts, line efficiencies, head count and material lead times/constraints)
- Develop capacity and material constrained build plan through cross functional collaboration with various partners (Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain)
- Scenario planning for different Demand and Supply scenarios, understand & articulate the different options and impact
- Represent their product families and present relevant data/ charts in the cross-functional SIOP meetings
- Load plan to enable Manufacturing and Supply Chain execution
- Monitor performance to plan, e.g. forecast versus actuals, and drive corrective actions/ mitigation plans
- Support other planning activities such as Long-Range Forecast Creation, Excess & Obsolete reduction etc.
- Drive improvements to Key Performance Indicators such as Forecast accuracy, on time in full (OTIF), Backorder, Finished Goods Inventory Attainment through root-cause analysis and cross-functional collaboration
- Subject matter experience to participate and lead projects to improve operational efficiency & profitability goals
- Troubleshoot and help resolve MPS/MRP issues for demand propagation; Participate in key projects, testing and go-live.
- Travel: 10 - 25% Domestic/ International.
- Work Location: Sunnyvale, CA, USA
Qualifications
Core Competencies
- Analytical Rigor: Data-driven, model-savvy, and meticulous about assumptions and governance.
- Decision Quality: Balances service, cost, and risk; proposes clear scenarios and trade-offs.
- Execution Excellence: Delivers on commitments; strong follow-through on corrective actions.
- Collaboration & Influence: Brings teams together; aligns priorities across Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and QA/RA.
- Adaptability & Resilience: Thrives amid evolving demand signals, supply constraints, and regulatory requirements.
- Continuous Improvement: Standardizes processes, reduces variability, and improves signal fidelity.
Desired Education / Skillsets/ Qualifications
- MS/MBA with minimum 6+ yrs relevant experience; Degree in Engineering, Math/Finance, Operations Research, Supply Chain highly preferred.
- BS with minimum 8+ yrs relevant experience; Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Research, Finance, IE, Engineering highly preferred.
- Analytical rigor / Data/ problem solving skills
- Supply Chain/ Planning Domain experience
- Product Life-cycle Management (New product introduction, End of Sale)
- Expert in MS Office applications – Excel and .ppt
- Familiarity and/or ability to work with Advanced Planning applications Like IBP, Oracle, O9 etc. and SAP ERP to create scalable processes
- Leadership, communication and executive presentation skills to share insights/ gain consensus
Additional Information
Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.
Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.
U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer: In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.
Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).
For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.
Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.
This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills. Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the candidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law.
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.
Company Description
It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion—have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.
We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.
The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.
If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you’ll find your purpose here.
Job Description
We are looking for team members with very strong analytical skill sets, manufacturing/supply chain experience, to participate and lead in the SIOP planning process. The SIOP planning function is an excellent way to broaden your experience, skills and network of colleagues, while leveraging knowledge on large data sets to compute demand and supply plans to meet customer demand and maintain inventory targets. We measure this through various metrics such as Forecast accuracy, Inventory health, Sales Plan v Actuals, Build Plan vs Actuals, First Pass Fill Rates etc.
Key Responsibilities include (not limited to):
- Planning- Financial/Material and Strategic Planning
- Analytics- Build and maintain analytical models for demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and supply planning
- Financial Planning - Translate demand and supply plans into financial impact (revenue, margin, inventory, working capital)
- Lead/participate in cross-functional team meetings/ SIOP process to develop best in class demand plan and optimum supply plan
- Facilitate and drive collaboration with Marketing, Sales Operations, Finance team members to develop monthly/quarterly forecasts over mid-term and long-term.
- Partner with NPI/ Engineering/ Marketing teams to understand product lifecycle/ buffer strategy, develop robust plans to enable new product launch and product end of life (EOL) planning.
- Review and make improvements to statistical forecasting models, to drive best- in-class demand forecast accuracy
- Analyze data output, historical shipments/ consumption for any modifications required based on product segmentation.
- Understand/ manage safety stock/ inventory targets for various regions/ plants
- Partner with manufacturing, planning, regulatory and facilities teams to understand and drive buffer strategies to enable building moves and plan for regulatory restrictions.
- Understanding of Capacity Models (lines/shifts, line efficiencies, head count and material lead times/constraints)
- Develop capacity and material constrained build plan through cross functional collaboration with various partners (Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain)
- Scenario planning for different Demand and Supply scenarios, understand & articulate the different options and impact
- Represent their product families and present relevant data/ charts in the cross-functional SIOP meetings
- Load plan to enable Manufacturing and Supply Chain execution
- Monitor performance to plan, e.g. forecast versus actuals, and drive corrective actions/ mitigation plans
- Support other planning activities such as Long-Range Forecast Creation, Excess & Obsolete reduction etc.
- Drive improvements to Key Performance Indicators such as Forecast accuracy, on time in full (OTIF), Backorder, Finished Goods Inventory Attainment through root-cause analysis and cross-functional collaboration
- Subject matter experience to participate and lead projects to improve operational efficiency & profitability goals
- Troubleshoot and help resolve MPS/MRP issues for demand propagation; Participate in key projects, testing and go-live.
- Travel: 10 - 25% Domestic/ International.
- Work Location: Sunnyvale, CA, USA
Qualifications
Core Competencies
- Analytical Rigor: Data-driven, model-savvy, and meticulous about assumptions and governance.
- Decision Quality: Balances service, cost, and risk; proposes clear scenarios and trade-offs.
- Execution Excellence: Delivers on commitments; strong follow-through on corrective actions.
- Collaboration & Influence: Brings teams together; aligns priorities across Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and QA/RA.
- Adaptability & Resilience: Thrives amid evolving demand signals, supply constraints, and regulatory requirements.
- Continuous Improvement: Standardizes processes, reduces variability, and improves signal fidelity.
Desired Education / Skillsets/ Qualifications
- MS/MBA with minimum 6+ yrs relevant experience; Degree in Engineering, Math/Finance, Operations Research, Supply Chain highly preferred.
- BS with minimum 8+ yrs relevant experience; Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Research, Finance, IE, Engineering highly preferred.
- Analytical rigor / Data/ problem solving skills
- Supply Chain/ Planning Domain experience
- Product Life-cycle Management (New product introduction, End of Sale)
- Expert in MS Office applications – Excel and .ppt
- Familiarity and/or ability to work with Advanced Planning applications Like IBP, Oracle, O9 etc. and SAP ERP to create scalable processes
- Leadership, communication and executive presentation skills to share insights/ gain consensus
Additional Information
Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.
Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.
U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer: In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.
Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).
For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.
Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.
This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills. Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the candidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law.
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Supply Planner
Frame your degree for U.S. equivalency
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for E-3 purposes, but your offer letter should explicitly tie your qualification to the Supply Planner role's specialty occupation requirements.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data for Supply Planner or related supply chain job titles. Employers who have filed LCAs before understand the process and are far less likely to stall at the sponsorship stage.
Clarify sponsorship scope before accepting an offer
Ask directly whether the employer will cover the LCA filing and visa fees, or whether those costs fall to you. The LCA must be certified by DOL before your consulate appointment, so confirming this upfront prevents delays after you've accepted.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the LCA and paperwork
Once you have a job offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA submission, DS-160, and consulate preparation. This removes the administrative burden from your employer and reduces the risk of filing errors that delay your start date.
Prepare a specialty occupation evidence package
Supply Planner roles can draw scrutiny if the job description is vague. Gather documentation showing the role requires a degree in a specific field, such as supply chain management or industrial engineering, not just any bachelor's degree.
Account for consulate wait times in your start date negotiation
E-3 visa interviews are conducted at U.S. consulates in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth. Wait times vary by location and season. Build at least four to six weeks of buffer between your offer acceptance and your proposed U.S. start date.
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Find Supply Planner JobsSupply Planner E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Supply Planner jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for E-3 visa sponsorship roles in the U.S. You can filter Supply Planner positions by employers who have a demonstrated history of sponsoring E-3 and H-1B visas, which saves significant time compared to cold-applying and asking HR about sponsorship after the fact.
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 a Supply Planner role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3 visa?
Yes, Supply Planner roles generally qualify as specialty occupations because they typically require a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations research, business, or a related field. The key is that your employer's job description must specify a degree requirement in a relevant discipline, not just list a degree as preferred. A vague or generalist job description can create complications at the consulate.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Supply Planner roles?
The E-3 is available only to Australian nationals but has no annual cap and no lottery, so you can apply any time of year once you have a job offer. The H-1B has an 85,000-slot annual cap and a randomized lottery, meaning most applicants must wait months for a selection result and may not be selected at all. For Supply Planners with Australian citizenship, the E-3 is a significantly more predictable path.
Can I switch Supply Planner employers while on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but the E-3 is employer-specific, so you'll need a new LCA certified by DOL and a new visa stamp before starting with a new employer. You can change jobs while inside the U.S., but you must have the new LCA approved and your status updated before beginning work. Starting a new role before that process is complete puts you out of status.
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