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Category Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or a related field. Your employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL before petitioning USCIS, making sponsorship a multi-step but permanent path to U.S. residency.
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Sherwin-Williams is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Floor Planning System Specialist to support store planning initiatives across our retail network. This role is responsible for leveraging Blue Yonder Floor Planning software to develop and maintain store floor plans and category planograms for new, remodeled, and relocated stores.
The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Real Estate, Store Planning, Category Management, and other cross-functional teams to optimize space utilization, maintain system data integrity, and ensure floor plans align with category performance and business objectives.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Utilize Blue Yonder Floor Planning software at an advanced level to support floor planning activities across all Sherwin-Williams stores.
- Create, manage, and maintain store floor plans and planograms for new, remodeled, and relocated store locations.
- Partner with Division Real Estate teams to incorporate CAD-generated store layouts into the Blue Yonder environment.
- Analyze category performance data to justify and optimize planogram placement using performance-to-space methodologies.
- Develop recommendations that improve space productivity, product visibility, and customer shopping experience.
- Maintain and ensure the accuracy of fixture libraries, databases, and floor planning templates.
- Generate floor plan outputs and documentation to support store execution and operational consistency.
- Identify opportunities to improve floor planning processes, standards, and system efficiencies.
- Support cross-functional stakeholders with floor planning analytics, reporting, and implementation guidance.
Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.
Position is not remote/hybrid and will report to our Cleveland Global Headquarters.
At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:
Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible
At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.
Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Bachelors degree and/or 5+ years in Corporate Retail or related field.
- High Proficiency in BY Floor Planning software. Examples include building layouts from scratch, space performance analysis and Category merchandising standards/rules.
- Microsoft office utilization (Word, Excel and Power Point)
- Expertise in fixture variations and manufacturers.
- Candidate should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong computer, analytical, project management and motivation skills required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Masters degree in Business
- Extensive merchandising/layout experience in a corporate retail environment
- CAD – Computer Aided Design expertise or certification
- Project Management related to defining scope, coordinating tasks, ensuring stakeholder alignment and implementing changes
- Blue Yonder Data Manager experience
- Blue Yonder Space Management experience
- Proficient in MicroStrategy and Business Objects.
LOCATION
Position is not remote/hybrid and will report to our Cleveland Global Headquarters.
Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.
As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.
Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.
INTRODUCTION
Sherwin-Williams is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Floor Planning System Specialist to support store planning initiatives across our retail network. This role is responsible for leveraging Blue Yonder Floor Planning software to develop and maintain store floor plans and category planograms for new, remodeled, and relocated stores.
The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Real Estate, Store Planning, Category Management, and other cross-functional teams to optimize space utilization, maintain system data integrity, and ensure floor plans align with category performance and business objectives.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Utilize Blue Yonder Floor Planning software at an advanced level to support floor planning activities across all Sherwin-Williams stores.
- Create, manage, and maintain store floor plans and planograms for new, remodeled, and relocated store locations.
- Partner with Division Real Estate teams to incorporate CAD-generated store layouts into the Blue Yonder environment.
- Analyze category performance data to justify and optimize planogram placement using performance-to-space methodologies.
- Develop recommendations that improve space productivity, product visibility, and customer shopping experience.
- Maintain and ensure the accuracy of fixture libraries, databases, and floor planning templates.
- Generate floor plan outputs and documentation to support store execution and operational consistency.
- Identify opportunities to improve floor planning processes, standards, and system efficiencies.
- Support cross-functional stakeholders with floor planning analytics, reporting, and implementation guidance.
Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.
Position is not remote/hybrid and will report to our Cleveland Global Headquarters.
At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:
Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible
At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.
Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Bachelors degree and/or 5+ years in Corporate Retail or related field.
- High Proficiency in BY Floor Planning software. Examples include building layouts from scratch, space performance analysis and Category merchandising standards/rules.
- Microsoft office utilization (Word, Excel and Power Point)
- Expertise in fixture variations and manufacturers.
- Candidate should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong computer, analytical, project management and motivation skills required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Masters degree in Business
- Extensive merchandising/layout experience in a corporate retail environment
- CAD – Computer Aided Design expertise or certification
- Project Management related to defining scope, coordinating tasks, ensuring stakeholder alignment and implementing changes
- Blue Yonder Data Manager experience
- Blue Yonder Space Management experience
- Proficient in MicroStrategy and Business Objects.
LOCATION
Position is not remote/hybrid and will report to our Cleveland Global Headquarters.
Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.
As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.
Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Category Manager
Translate procurement credentials into PERM-ready documentation
Gather degree transcripts, professional certifications like CPSM or CSCMP, and reference letters that speak to your category management specialization. PERM requires your employer to prove your qualifications match the job requirements exactly, so gaps between your credentials and the job description can stall the process.
Target employers with established PERM filing history
Retail, CPG, healthcare systems, and Fortune 500 procurement teams regularly sponsor Category Managers because the role is genuinely hard to fill domestically. Search OFLC disclosure data to verify that a company has filed PERM applications for procurement or sourcing titles before you apply.
Use Migrate Mate to filter jobs by green card sponsorship
Search Migrate Mate's Category Manager listings filtered by EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship to identify employers already set up for the PERM process. This saves significant time compared to screening postings that never explicitly mention immigration support.
Clarify sponsorship scope during the offer negotiation stage
Before signing, confirm whether your employer covers attorney fees, premium processing for the I-140, and whether they'll support both EB-2 and EB-3 petitions. Employers vary widely on this, and category management hires often have leverage to negotiate these terms upfront.
Verify your role meets the specialty occupation wage threshold
DOL requires your offered salary to meet at least the prevailing wage for your SOC code and geographic location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your specific metro area before accepting an offer, since category management wages vary significantly between retail headquarters and manufacturing companies.
Understand EB-2 eligibility if your role requires strategic leadership
If the Category Manager position requires an advanced degree or involves directing enterprise-level procurement strategy, your employer may petition under EB-2 rather than EB-3. Review the O*NET occupation profile for Category Manager to assess whether the role's requirements align with EB-2 criteria.
Green Card Category Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Category Manager role typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Category Manager positions qualify under EB-3, which covers roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant field like business, supply chain, or marketing. If the position requires a master's degree or involves strategic enterprise-level responsibilities, your employer may petition under EB-2 instead. The specific job duties and minimum education requirements listed in the PERM application determine which category applies.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Category Managers?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa subject to an annual lottery and a six-year cap. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no lottery and no time limit on your authorization once approved. The PERM process takes longer overall, typically two to four years from labor certification through adjustment of status, but it's designed to be permanent rather than a renewable temporary status.
Can my employer start PERM sponsorship while I'm on an H-1B as a Category Manager?
Yes, and starting early is strategically important. Your employer can file the PERM labor certification while you're working on H-1B, and if your priority date becomes current before your six-year H-1B limit, you may be able to extend your H-1B in one-year increments under AC21 rules. Procurement and category management professionals with an approved I-140 petition can take advantage of this extension path.
How do I find Category Manager jobs where employers are already willing to sponsor green cards?
The most direct approach is filtering specifically for employers with documented PERM filing history in procurement and sourcing roles. Migrate Mate lets you search Category Manager positions filtered by EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship, so you can focus on employers who have already committed to the PERM process rather than trying to convince companies to sponsor for the first time.
What documents should I prepare before a Category Manager employer starts the PERM process?
You'll need official transcripts showing your qualifying degree, a credential evaluation if your degree was earned outside the U.S., professional certifications relevant to category management, and employment verification letters that document your experience. USCIS and DOL both require that your qualifications match the minimum requirements listed in the PERM application exactly, so any discrepancy between your credentials and the job description can trigger a denial or audit.