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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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The Inbound Logistics Planner is responsible for the seamless orchestration of freight movement, equipment availability, and carrier execution for all domestic inbound shipments to Genesco distribution centers. This includes planning and routing freight across multiple modes - Less Than Truckload (LTL), Truckload (TL), Intermodal, and Fleet Operations. This role plays a key part in managing yard activity, coordinating drayage, and ensuring equipment fluidity at transload facilities. The Planner will also collaborate closely with the Routing & Transportation Analyst to support the analysis of logistics data, evaluate market trends, and identify cost and service improvement opportunities.
Job Responsibilities
Inbound Freight Planning, Yard Management & Execution
- Route and ensure on-time delivery of inbound shipments for all Genesco divisions across the U.S. and Canada.
- Review daily drayage and yard reports from 3PLs, transload facilities, and distribution centers to monitor container availability, inbound/return status, and loaded/empty trailers; execute corrective actions to maintain yard and equipment fluidity.
- Schedule and plan outbound loads from transload facilities to distribution centers, ensuring equipment availability and minimizing loaded trailer dwell time.
- Schedule and plan vendor pickups to distribution centers, optimizing cost, service, and dwell performance.
Carrier, Vendor & 3PL/Warehouse Relationship Management
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with carriers, 3PLs, transloaders, and internal divisions.
- Maintain an up-to-date carrier playbook including routing, contact details, service expectations, and operational workflows.
- Proactively resolve service issues and ensure performance standards are met.
Fleet Operations Support
- Provide weekly backhaul plans to support Fleet Operations.
- Serve as backup support for:
- Driver payroll preparation and weekly proofing
- Driver scheduling and dispatching
- Manager of Fleet Operations during absences
Reporting, Data Analysis & KPI Management
- Pull and analyze data using Excel and other tools to support operational decision-making.
- Conduct ad hoc reporting and analysis to support cost improvements and service-level enhancements.
- Maintain accurate operational dashboards, KPIs, and management reports.
- Review transportation metrics with the Transportation & Routing Analyst and recommend actionable improvements.
- Produce recurring reports including:
- Weekly Transload Warehouse Inbound Report (import and vendor direct)
- Daily In-Transit Distribution Center Report
- Monthly Transload Throughput Report
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Identify process gaps between business segments and drive corrective and preventive actions.
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to achieve service, cost, and operational objectives.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and special projects as assigned.
- Provide backup support to the Domestic Logistics team and the Inbound Logistics Manager as needed.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business management or in a related field, or minimum 5 years of experience in transportation, logistics, supply chain, or related field.
- Experience working with transload and drayage operations.
- Passion for optimizing workflows and improving operational efficiency.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; ability to work with Access, SQL, or similar data tools preferred.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and leverage data to support informed decision-making.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly detail-oriented with strong focus on accuracy and task completion.
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Job Summary
The Inbound Logistics Planner is responsible for the seamless orchestration of freight movement, equipment availability, and carrier execution for all domestic inbound shipments to Genesco distribution centers. This includes planning and routing freight across multiple modes - Less Than Truckload (LTL), Truckload (TL), Intermodal, and Fleet Operations. This role plays a key part in managing yard activity, coordinating drayage, and ensuring equipment fluidity at transload facilities. The Planner will also collaborate closely with the Routing & Transportation Analyst to support the analysis of logistics data, evaluate market trends, and identify cost and service improvement opportunities.
Job Responsibilities
Inbound Freight Planning, Yard Management & Execution
- Route and ensure on-time delivery of inbound shipments for all Genesco divisions across the U.S. and Canada.
- Review daily drayage and yard reports from 3PLs, transload facilities, and distribution centers to monitor container availability, inbound/return status, and loaded/empty trailers; execute corrective actions to maintain yard and equipment fluidity.
- Schedule and plan outbound loads from transload facilities to distribution centers, ensuring equipment availability and minimizing loaded trailer dwell time.
- Schedule and plan vendor pickups to distribution centers, optimizing cost, service, and dwell performance.
Carrier, Vendor & 3PL/Warehouse Relationship Management
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with carriers, 3PLs, transloaders, and internal divisions.
- Maintain an up-to-date carrier playbook including routing, contact details, service expectations, and operational workflows.
- Proactively resolve service issues and ensure performance standards are met.
Fleet Operations Support
- Provide weekly backhaul plans to support Fleet Operations.
- Serve as backup support for:
- Driver payroll preparation and weekly proofing
- Driver scheduling and dispatching
- Manager of Fleet Operations during absences
Reporting, Data Analysis & KPI Management
- Pull and analyze data using Excel and other tools to support operational decision-making.
- Conduct ad hoc reporting and analysis to support cost improvements and service-level enhancements.
- Maintain accurate operational dashboards, KPIs, and management reports.
- Review transportation metrics with the Transportation & Routing Analyst and recommend actionable improvements.
- Produce recurring reports including:
- Weekly Transload Warehouse Inbound Report (import and vendor direct)
- Daily In-Transit Distribution Center Report
- Monthly Transload Throughput Report
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Identify process gaps between business segments and drive corrective and preventive actions.
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to achieve service, cost, and operational objectives.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and special projects as assigned.
- Provide backup support to the Domestic Logistics team and the Inbound Logistics Manager as needed.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business management or in a related field, or minimum 5 years of experience in transportation, logistics, supply chain, or related field.
- Experience working with transload and drayage operations.
- Passion for optimizing workflows and improving operational efficiency.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; ability to work with Access, SQL, or similar data tools preferred.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and leverage data to support informed decision-making.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly detail-oriented with strong focus on accuracy and task completion.
hybrid
LI-LC1
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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.
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Find Logistics Planner JobsLogistics Planner Green Card Sponsorship: 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 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.
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