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Demand and Supply Planner green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based path, requiring your employer to complete PERM labor certification with the DOL before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. Supply chain planning roles qualify under both categories depending on your degree and experience, making this a realistic path to lawful permanent residency.
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The people here at Apple don’t just build products — they create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple and help us leave the world better than we found it! AppleCare is the service division in Apple where we provide the after sales service, repair and support to our customers. Our mission is to innovate and complete extraordinary service supply chain that deliver the right part to the right time, at competitive cost to service our customers. AppleCare Service is looking for a highly analytical, motivated, hard-working individual with a supply and demand planning background in fast-paced, high-product-mix environment. You will lead service inventory planning, identify and analyze demand trends at both macro and micro levels, balance supply and demand while generating and managing forecasts on a global scale.
DESCRIPTION
This role requires consistent management of AppleCare service inventory through the use of advanced planning systems to analyze supply and demand situations across the globe, supporting customer segments and channels across service customers, business-to-business partners, and many others while achieving target fill rates, avoiding and mitigating backlog, and achieving financial goals. The role also requires consistent and clear communications of forecasted supply, constraint prioritization, and management of supply chain disruptions with partner teams including vendors, distribution centers, and our global cross functional partners. Additionally this role also requires partnership with AI/ML solutions teams to develop, test, and implement enterprise-wide solutions as well as to optimize existing workflows, supply cost, and inventory levels.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience
- Experience in supply planning, demand planning, commodities and procurement management, inventory management or supply chain management
- Possess a solid understanding of world-class supply chain practices, strong analytical capabilities, strong leadership skills, and business savvy
- Effective in communication, influencing, and negotiation in a matrix organization including one-on-one, small and large groups, and with peers and executives
- Ability to both think strategically and implement tactically, a persistent attention to details, a high level of comfort in running large data sets and conducting ad hoc analysis, skills for blending quantitative and qualitative data
- Experience with cross-functional collaboration to achieve outstanding customer service in a complex and fast-paced environment
- Consistent track record in delivering on operational KPI’s while leading projects and initiatives. Sense of priority and urgency to meet deadlines from different partners
- High proficiency in Excel and ability to learn applications quickly
- Familiarity with AI/ML solutions and applications
- Knowledge of SAP or other equivalent MRP tools
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent work experience
- Experience in supply planning, demand planning, commodities and procurement management, inventory management or supply chain management
- Masters degree in a related field or MBA preferred
- Experience in implementing AI/ML solutions and applications
- Experience in reporting tools such as Business Objects, Tableau, or similar tools
- Microsoft Office Suite (MOS) certification or equivalent certification
- Lean, six sigma or equivalent certification
COMPENSATION
- Base pay range for this role is between $115,900 and $173,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
SUMMARY
The people here at Apple don’t just build products — they create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple and help us leave the world better than we found it! AppleCare is the service division in Apple where we provide the after sales service, repair and support to our customers. Our mission is to innovate and complete extraordinary service supply chain that deliver the right part to the right time, at competitive cost to service our customers. AppleCare Service is looking for a highly analytical, motivated, hard-working individual with a supply and demand planning background in fast-paced, high-product-mix environment. You will lead service inventory planning, identify and analyze demand trends at both macro and micro levels, balance supply and demand while generating and managing forecasts on a global scale.
DESCRIPTION
This role requires consistent management of AppleCare service inventory through the use of advanced planning systems to analyze supply and demand situations across the globe, supporting customer segments and channels across service customers, business-to-business partners, and many others while achieving target fill rates, avoiding and mitigating backlog, and achieving financial goals. The role also requires consistent and clear communications of forecasted supply, constraint prioritization, and management of supply chain disruptions with partner teams including vendors, distribution centers, and our global cross functional partners. Additionally this role also requires partnership with AI/ML solutions teams to develop, test, and implement enterprise-wide solutions as well as to optimize existing workflows, supply cost, and inventory levels.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience
- Experience in supply planning, demand planning, commodities and procurement management, inventory management or supply chain management
- Possess a solid understanding of world-class supply chain practices, strong analytical capabilities, strong leadership skills, and business savvy
- Effective in communication, influencing, and negotiation in a matrix organization including one-on-one, small and large groups, and with peers and executives
- Ability to both think strategically and implement tactically, a persistent attention to details, a high level of comfort in running large data sets and conducting ad hoc analysis, skills for blending quantitative and qualitative data
- Experience with cross-functional collaboration to achieve outstanding customer service in a complex and fast-paced environment
- Consistent track record in delivering on operational KPI’s while leading projects and initiatives. Sense of priority and urgency to meet deadlines from different partners
- High proficiency in Excel and ability to learn applications quickly
- Familiarity with AI/ML solutions and applications
- Knowledge of SAP or other equivalent MRP tools
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent work experience
- Experience in supply planning, demand planning, commodities and procurement management, inventory management or supply chain management
- Masters degree in a related field or MBA preferred
- Experience in implementing AI/ML solutions and applications
- Experience in reporting tools such as Business Objects, Tableau, or similar tools
- Microsoft Office Suite (MOS) certification or equivalent certification
- Lean, six sigma or equivalent certification
COMPENSATION
- Base pay range for this role is between $115,900 and $173,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Demand and Supply Planner
Document your supply chain credentials strategically
Pull together degree transcripts, performance reviews, and any certifications like APICS CPIM or CSCP before employer conversations begin. PERM requires your employer to define the job's minimum requirements, and your credentials must align exactly with what they advertise.
Use O*NET to anchor your job description
The O*NET occupation profile for supply chain and logistics planning roles lists standard duties and skill requirements. Share it with your employer's immigration counsel so the PERM job description reflects federally recognized requirements, reducing the risk of a DOL audit or denial.
Find green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Target employers with active employment-based green card filing history in supply chain and planning functions. Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified sponsorship records, letting you focus your applications on companies already familiar with PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status workflows.
Ask employers about their PERM recruitment timeline
PERM requires the employer to run a mandatory recruitment test, including job postings and good-faith candidate searches, before DOL filing. This process typically takes three to six months before the PERM application is even submitted, so ask where a prospective employer is in that cycle.
Verify prevailing wage using the OFLC Wage Search
Your employer's PERM filing must certify they'll pay at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search yourself using your SOC code and work city before accepting an offer, so you're not surprised by a wage adjustment requirement mid-process.
File your I-485 as early as your priority date allows
If you're from a country with a priority-date backlog, your ability to file for adjustment of status depends on the monthly USCIS Visa Bulletin. Concurrent filing of I-140 and I-485 is possible when a visa number is immediately available, which locks in your priority date and starts your AC21 portability clock.
Green Card Demand and Supply Planner: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Demand and Supply Planner roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories can apply. EB-2 fits candidates with a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive supply chain or operations experience. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree and skilled workers with at least two years of relevant experience. Your employer's immigration counsel will confirm the correct classification based on how they define the position's minimum requirements in the PERM filing.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa provides temporary work authorization for up to six years, with extensions tied to an active green card petition. Employment-based green card sponsorship through PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status leads to lawful permanent residency with no renewal requirement. The PERM process also requires your employer to conduct a formal recruitment test and obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL before filing, steps that have no H-1B equivalent.
How long does the PERM process take for supply chain planning jobs?
The PERM timeline has two stages your employer controls before DOL involvement: defining the job requirements and completing the mandatory recruitment test, which typically takes three to six months. DOL then processes the PERM application, and processing times vary based on audit rates and DOL workload. After PERM certification, your employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS, and your priority date determines when you can file for adjustment of status or consular processing.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Demand and Supply Planner positions?
Start with Migrate Mate, which lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based sponsorship history in supply chain and planning roles. Focus your outreach on mid-to-large companies in manufacturing, retail, e-commerce, and logistics, since these industries typically maintain dedicated immigration counsel and established PERM workflows. Smaller employers may be willing but lack the internal infrastructure to manage a multi-year green card process efficiently.
Can I change employers after my green card process is started?
Yes, under two different rules depending on your petition stage. Once your original employer's I-140 is approved, a new employer can retain your priority date for their own I-140 filing. Separately, AC21 job portability lets you change to a same or similar occupation without restarting the entire process, but only after your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days. Supply chain planning roles generally fall within a close SOC code cluster, which can help satisfy the same-or-similar-occupation requirement.