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Logistics Planner roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations, or a related field. Employers file PERM labor certification with DOL before sponsoring permanent residency, making this a direct path to a U.S. green card rather than a temporary work authorization.
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Together, we move the world—we’ve been doing it for over 100 years. At MAHLE, as a leading international development partner and systems supplier to the automotive industry, we pursue the objective of making mobility more efficient, more environmentally friendly, more convenient, and more economical. As part of our dual strategy, we are working both on the intelligent combustion engine for the use of hydrogen and other nonfossil fuels and on technologies for fuel cells and e-mobility.
MAHLE generated sales of €11.3 billion in 2025. Employing just under 65,000 people at 127 production locations and 11 technology centers, the company is represented in 28 countries. (as at: 12/31/2025). Join our MAHLE team! #weshapefuturemobility
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Launch Logistics Planner, you will play a key role in supporting new business launches by leading all logistics-related activities prior to Start of Production (SOP). Acting as the primary liaison between customers, manufacturing plants, suppliers, and cross-functional teams, you will ensure that logistics processes, material flows, transportation networks, and system setups are properly established to support a successful program launch. Once production begins, responsibility is transitioned to the plant operations team.
- Coordinate inbound and outbound packaging with packaging engineers on assigned programs.
- Ensure cost optimized and secure Inbound/outbound supply chain settings for new programs.
- Ensure lowest possible inventory for assigned programs including consignment implementation.
- Fulfill deliverables for all logistics requirements of the project.
- Monitor and ensure Material availability in cooperation with Plant and Program Teams.
- Update Project Teams on status of all critical path items / ensure focus and escalation of critical issues.
- Perform related duties as assigned or as situations dictate.
- Keep plant logistics teams informed on program progress and issues - ensure feasibility of logistic settings for plant.
- Support Project Commitment and cost avoidance initiatives for Packaging and Logistic Planning.
- Ensure timely setup of SAP / EDI for new programs.
- Support VSD mapping and consideration in program supply planning.
- Inbound Packaging Development and support as assigned.
- On-site plant support when required.
- Provide logistics cost studies on development & change management projects.
- Support/lead continuous improvement initiatives.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or Engineering.
- 2+ years of logistics/manufacturing experience.
- Experience with SAP, WEB EDI and all Microsoft office applications preferred.
- Demonstrate ability to handle multiple projects in interdisciplinary teams.
- Advanced communication and problem-solving skills.
- Strong initiative and cost awareness.
OUR OFFER
We will provide a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with ongoing personal & career development opportunities, attractive salary & extensive personal benefits. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.
After receiving your online application, the interview process will typically be a screening call followed by Personal Interview(s).
TeamMAHLE is diverse, and we see that as a great advantage! We welcome applications with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and identities.
LOCATION
Location: Farmington Hills, MI, US, 48335
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS
Don't waste any time, apply while the position is online.
INTRODUCTION
Together, we move the world—we’ve been doing it for over 100 years. At MAHLE, as a leading international development partner and systems supplier to the automotive industry, we pursue the objective of making mobility more efficient, more environmentally friendly, more convenient, and more economical. As part of our dual strategy, we are working both on the intelligent combustion engine for the use of hydrogen and other nonfossil fuels and on technologies for fuel cells and e-mobility.
MAHLE generated sales of €11.3 billion in 2025. Employing just under 65,000 people at 127 production locations and 11 technology centers, the company is represented in 28 countries. (as at: 12/31/2025). Join our MAHLE team! #weshapefuturemobility
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Launch Logistics Planner, you will play a key role in supporting new business launches by leading all logistics-related activities prior to Start of Production (SOP). Acting as the primary liaison between customers, manufacturing plants, suppliers, and cross-functional teams, you will ensure that logistics processes, material flows, transportation networks, and system setups are properly established to support a successful program launch. Once production begins, responsibility is transitioned to the plant operations team.
- Coordinate inbound and outbound packaging with packaging engineers on assigned programs.
- Ensure cost optimized and secure Inbound/outbound supply chain settings for new programs.
- Ensure lowest possible inventory for assigned programs including consignment implementation.
- Fulfill deliverables for all logistics requirements of the project.
- Monitor and ensure Material availability in cooperation with Plant and Program Teams.
- Update Project Teams on status of all critical path items / ensure focus and escalation of critical issues.
- Perform related duties as assigned or as situations dictate.
- Keep plant logistics teams informed on program progress and issues - ensure feasibility of logistic settings for plant.
- Support Project Commitment and cost avoidance initiatives for Packaging and Logistic Planning.
- Ensure timely setup of SAP / EDI for new programs.
- Support VSD mapping and consideration in program supply planning.
- Inbound Packaging Development and support as assigned.
- On-site plant support when required.
- Provide logistics cost studies on development & change management projects.
- Support/lead continuous improvement initiatives.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or Engineering.
- 2+ years of logistics/manufacturing experience.
- Experience with SAP, WEB EDI and all Microsoft office applications preferred.
- Demonstrate ability to handle multiple projects in interdisciplinary teams.
- Advanced communication and problem-solving skills.
- Strong initiative and cost awareness.
OUR OFFER
We will provide a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with ongoing personal & career development opportunities, attractive salary & extensive personal benefits. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.
After receiving your online application, the interview process will typically be a screening call followed by Personal Interview(s).
TeamMAHLE is diverse, and we see that as a great advantage! We welcome applications with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and identities.
LOCATION
Location: Farmington Hills, MI, US, 48335
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS
Don't waste any time, apply while the position is online.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Logistics Planner
Document your supply chain credentials early
Gather degree transcripts, professional certifications like APICS CPIM or CSCP, and employment verification letters before applying. PERM requires your qualifications to match the job description exactly, so gaps between your credentials and the posted role can derail certification.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data for companies that have previously filed PERM applications under logistics or supply chain occupations. Repeated filings signal an established sponsorship process, reducing the risk that a willing employer lacks the legal infrastructure to sponsor you.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility with each offer
If your role requires only a bachelor's degree, most employers file under EB-3. EB-2 applies when the position genuinely demands an advanced degree. Ask hiring managers which category they intend to use before signing an offer, since the I-140 petition category affects your priority date and wait time.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring logistics employers
Search Migrate Mate to filter Logistics Planner roles by green card sponsorship history. This surfaces employers who have completed PERM filings for similar positions, so you spend less time on companies that have never sponsored and more time on those with a proven track record.
Request concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing when eligible
If a visa number is immediately available for your country and category, ask your employer to file the I-140 immigrant petition and your I-485 adjustment of status at the same time. USCIS allows concurrent filing, which can cut months from your overall green card timeline.
Verify the PERM wage level matches your actual duties
PERM filings use a prevailing wage from the OFLC Wage Search, assigned at Level I through IV based on complexity of duties. If your day-to-day work involves cross-functional planning or vendor contract management, confirm the employer is filing at the wage level that reflects your real responsibilities, not an artificially low classification.
Green Card Logistics Planner: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Logistics Planner role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Logistics Planner positions qualify under EB-3, which covers professionals in roles that require a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as supply chain management, industrial engineering, or business operations. EB-2 applies when the employer can demonstrate the position genuinely requires an advanced degree or the candidate holds one and the role demands that level of expertise. Your employer's attorney determines the appropriate category based on the job duties and your credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Logistics Planners?
H-1B visa is a temporary, cap-subject visa requiring lottery selection, while EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual lottery. The PERM process adds a DOL recruitment and wage-certification step before the I-140 petition, making the timeline longer, typically two to four years for most countries, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a visa you must renew or extend.
How do I find Logistics Planner jobs where employers will actually sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate lets you search for Logistics Planner positions filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship history. Because PERM filings are public record through DOL, Migrate Mate surfaces companies that have previously completed the process for similar roles, so you can focus your applications on employers already familiar with EB-2 and EB-3 requirements.
What role does the PERM labor certification play in a Logistics Planner green card case?
PERM is the DOL process your employer must complete before filing the I-140 immigrant petition. The employer must conduct a formal recruitment campaign, document that no qualified U.S. worker applied, and obtain a prevailing wage determination using the OFLC Wage Search. For Logistics Planner roles, the job description filed in PERM must precisely match your actual duties, so any mismatch between your day-to-day responsibilities and the posted position description can cause the application to be denied.
Can I change employers while my green card case is in progress as a Logistics Planner?
Changing employers during PERM or I-140 processing restarts the process with the new company. Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, AC21 portability may allow you to change to a same or similar occupation without losing your priority date, provided your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days. Logistics planning roles generally qualify as same or similar to other supply chain and operations management positions under this rule.