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Inventory Planner green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 pathway, requiring your employer to file PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before petitioning USCIS. Supply chain planning roles qualify under skilled worker or advanced-degree categories, and your priority date determines when you can move toward permanent residence.
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Get Access To All JobsAt DICK'S Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve.
If you are ready to make a difference as part of the world's greatest sports team, apply to join our team today!
Overview:
The Assistant Inventory Planner will assist with the implementation and execution of Allocation and/or Replenishment strategies set by the A/R Managers and Inventory Planners, with buy-in from Merchandise Planners and Merchants, for our less complex businesses. (Provide critical input into determining how to most effectively utilize our inventory to support merchandise plan, advertising, regional, and competitive initiatives.) They maintain appropriate inventory levels in stores to support financial goals, advertising initiatives and regional needs and ensure that new stores open with the correct assortments and appropriate inventory levels as determined by the new store plan.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Allocate bulk purchase orders using the Allocations system. Place weekly replenishment purchase orders.
- Maintain proper inventory levels by store location to support sales, margin and turn goals.
- Partner with Inventory Planner/AR Manager to implement and execute merchandise allocation and replenishment buy strategies.
- Review regular instock reporting for key and advertised items. Partner with Inventory Planner/AR Manager to determine actions to correct instock issues in a timely manner.
- Analyze and communicate product, size, and color inventory needs to Inventory Planner/AR Manager.
- Execute new store plans and ensure new stores open with the correct assortment and appropriate inventory levels.
- Execute inventory re-balancing opportunities as necessary.
- Research and respond to store merchandise needs and wants. Communicate higher level inventory needs to the Inventory Planner/AR Manager.
- Understand and manage item eligibility through the Item Eligibility (ITEL) application. Ensure proper assortment within allocation systems and instock reporting based on climate, rationality, seasonality, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree
- 1-3 years of experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with strong emphasis in Excel
- JDA Allocations and/or JDA Fulfillment experience a plus
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills
- Customer-service oriented
- Self-motivated and results oriented
- Problem solving & troubleshooting capabilities
- Execution skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Strong detail orientation
- Superior organizational abilities
- Process & procedure oriented
- Strong verbal and mathematical skills
VIRTUAL REQUIREMENTS:
At DICK'S, we thrive on innovation and authenticity. That said, to protect the integrity and security of our hiring process, we ask that candidates do not use AI tools (like ChatGPT or others) during interviews or assessments.
To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please note the following:
- Cameras must be on during all virtual interviews.
- AI tools are not permitted to be used by the candidate during any part of the interview process.
- Offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include ID verification.
If you have any questions or need accommodations, we're here to help. Thanks for helping us keep the process fair and secure for everyone!
At DICK'S Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve.
If you are ready to make a difference as part of the world's greatest sports team, apply to join our team today!
Overview:
The Assistant Inventory Planner will assist with the implementation and execution of Allocation and/or Replenishment strategies set by the A/R Managers and Inventory Planners, with buy-in from Merchandise Planners and Merchants, for our less complex businesses. (Provide critical input into determining how to most effectively utilize our inventory to support merchandise plan, advertising, regional, and competitive initiatives.) They maintain appropriate inventory levels in stores to support financial goals, advertising initiatives and regional needs and ensure that new stores open with the correct assortments and appropriate inventory levels as determined by the new store plan.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Allocate bulk purchase orders using the Allocations system. Place weekly replenishment purchase orders.
- Maintain proper inventory levels by store location to support sales, margin and turn goals.
- Partner with Inventory Planner/AR Manager to implement and execute merchandise allocation and replenishment buy strategies.
- Review regular instock reporting for key and advertised items. Partner with Inventory Planner/AR Manager to determine actions to correct instock issues in a timely manner.
- Analyze and communicate product, size, and color inventory needs to Inventory Planner/AR Manager.
- Execute new store plans and ensure new stores open with the correct assortment and appropriate inventory levels.
- Execute inventory re-balancing opportunities as necessary.
- Research and respond to store merchandise needs and wants. Communicate higher level inventory needs to the Inventory Planner/AR Manager.
- Understand and manage item eligibility through the Item Eligibility (ITEL) application. Ensure proper assortment within allocation systems and instock reporting based on climate, rationality, seasonality, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree
- 1-3 years of experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with strong emphasis in Excel
- JDA Allocations and/or JDA Fulfillment experience a plus
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills
- Customer-service oriented
- Self-motivated and results oriented
- Problem solving & troubleshooting capabilities
- Execution skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Strong detail orientation
- Superior organizational abilities
- Process & procedure oriented
- Strong verbal and mathematical skills
VIRTUAL REQUIREMENTS:
At DICK'S, we thrive on innovation and authenticity. That said, to protect the integrity and security of our hiring process, we ask that candidates do not use AI tools (like ChatGPT or others) during interviews or assessments.
To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please note the following:
- Cameras must be on during all virtual interviews.
- AI tools are not permitted to be used by the candidate during any part of the interview process.
- Offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include ID verification.
If you have any questions or need accommodations, we're here to help. Thanks for helping us keep the process fair and secure for everyone!
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Inventory Planner
Document your supply chain credentials early
Gather transcripts, professional certifications like APICS CPIM or CSCP, and performance reviews before you start applying. PERM requires your employer to verify your qualifications match the job description exactly, so gaps between your credentials and the posted role can delay or derail certification.
Target employers with active PERM filing histories
Search Migrate Mate to find employers with verified green card sponsorship history for inventory and supply chain roles. Focusing on companies that have filed PERM for similar positions cuts your research time and identifies realistic targets before you invest in a lengthy application process.
Understand the EB-2 versus EB-3 distinction for your background
If you hold a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive supply chain experience, you may qualify for EB-2. Otherwise, EB-3 skilled worker applies. The category your employer files under affects your priority date queue, especially if you're from India or China.
Use the OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Look up the wage tier for Inventory Planner roles in your target city so your salary expectations align with what the employer must certify, avoiding renegotiation mid-filing.
Ask employers about their PERM recruitment timeline
PERM requires your employer to run a formal recruitment test before filing, including job postings, candidate interviews, and documentation that no qualified U.S. worker was available. This process typically takes several months, so confirm your prospective employer has the HR infrastructure and legal counsel to handle it.
Protect your priority date if you change employers
Once your original I-140 is approved, you can carry that priority date to a new employer's I-140 petition. AC21 job portability also lets you change to a same or similar occupation once your I-485 has been pending at least 180 days, without restarting the PERM process from scratch.
Green Card Inventory Planner: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Inventory Planner roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Inventory Planner positions qualify under EB-3 skilled worker, which requires at least two years of experience or a bachelor's degree. If your role requires an advanced degree or you have a bachelor's plus five years of progressive supply chain experience, your employer may file under EB-2 instead. The category affects your priority date queue, particularly for nationals of India and China.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, while an H-1B visa provides temporary work authorization. For Inventory Planner roles, the employer must complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 with USCIS. There is no lottery for employment-based green cards, but per-country annual limits create priority date backlogs for some nationalities, which H-1B approvals do not involve.
How do I find employers willing to sponsor a green card for an Inventory Planner?
Start with Migrate Mate, which lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history for supply chain and operations roles. Because PERM is costly and time-intensive for employers, targeting companies that have filed before significantly improves your chances of finding a sponsor willing to commit to the full EB-2 or EB-3 process for an Inventory Planner role.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from my employer?
Your employer must obtain a prevailing wage determination from the DOL, then conduct a formal recruitment test by posting the Inventory Planner role and interviewing U.S. applicants. If no qualified U.S. worker accepts the position, the employer files an ETA Form 9089 with the Department of Labor. Only after PERM is certified can the employer petition USCIS with an I-140 on your behalf.
Can I change jobs after my employer starts the green card process?
You have two protections. Once your original I-140 petition is approved, you can ask a new employer to file a new I-140 and retain your earlier priority date. Separately, if your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar occupation, including comparable inventory or supply chain planning roles, without restarting PERM.