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Planner roles in urban planning, supply chain, and project management qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification when employers cannot find qualified U.S. workers. Your employer files the I-140 immigrant petition after PERM approval, putting you on a path to lawful permanent residency rather than a temporary visa.
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Founded in 1878, Caleres is a global footwear company comprised of some of the world’s most loved brands including Famous Footwear, Sam Edelman, Vionic, Naturalizer, Dr. Scholl's, Allen Edmonds and many more. Caleres' legacy includes 145+ years of craftsmanship, a passion for fit with a mission to inspire people to feel great…feet first.
ROLE
Transportation Planner
The Transportation Planner helps ensure customer orders are routed and shipped accurately and on time. This role works closely with Distribution Center Operations, Transportation, Order Management, customers, and carriers to coordinate shipments, resolve issues, and maintain continuous product flow.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage outbound shipping and routing activities for assigned customer accounts.
- Partner with Inbound Transportation and Order Management to identify orders that may be eligible for pre-routing and help reduce the risk of cancellations.
- Monitor available orders and create shipments using the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Transportation Management System (TMS).
- Schedule customer and carrier pickup appointments and follow up to support on-time pickups.
- Monitor email and customer routing portals for routing requests, approvals, and updates.
- Follow customer-specific routing requirements to help minimize chargebacks and shipping issues.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation for customer orders, routing instructions, and shipments.
- Communicate daily shipping schedules, priorities, and at-risk orders to Distribution Center Operations leadership.
- Prepare and organize required shipping paperwork and maintain appropriate files.
- Maintain and update work instructions detailing shipping requirements for assigned customer accounts.
- Build strong working relationships with customers, carriers, Operations, Transportation, and Order Management.
- Partner with internal and external teams to resolve carrier capacity, routing, and service issues.
- Identify opportunities to improve routing efficiency and transportation processes.
- Coordinate with Distribution Center Operations to support continuous daily product flow.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Previous experience in a distribution center, transportation, logistics, or customer service environment preferred.
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify process improvements.
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to build relationships and work effectively across multiple teams.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Experience working with a Warehouse Management System (WMS) and/or Transportation Management System (TMS) preferred.
- PKMS and AS400 experience is a plus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position works in an office/cubicle environment within a Distribution Center and regularly partners with Distribution Center Operations.
Caleres is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice. We believe our company should be as diverse as the consumers we serve. We seek and engage talented individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, lifestyles, and belief systems.
Caleres is invested in our Associates. We regularly review our pay matrices and update appropriately based on need. Starting pay is determined by several factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. The actual pay will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Please visit yourcaleres.com to review all associated benefits.
Fraudulent Recruiting Disclaimer: Please beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate Caleres contacts will use @caleres.com email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a Caleres employee, please refer to our fraudulent recruiting statement found here: https://www.caleres.com/careers/be-aware-of-recruiting-fraud
INTRODUCTION
Founded in 1878, Caleres is a global footwear company comprised of some of the world’s most loved brands including Famous Footwear, Sam Edelman, Vionic, Naturalizer, Dr. Scholl's, Allen Edmonds and many more. Caleres' legacy includes 145+ years of craftsmanship, a passion for fit with a mission to inspire people to feel great…feet first.
ROLE
Transportation Planner
The Transportation Planner helps ensure customer orders are routed and shipped accurately and on time. This role works closely with Distribution Center Operations, Transportation, Order Management, customers, and carriers to coordinate shipments, resolve issues, and maintain continuous product flow.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage outbound shipping and routing activities for assigned customer accounts.
- Partner with Inbound Transportation and Order Management to identify orders that may be eligible for pre-routing and help reduce the risk of cancellations.
- Monitor available orders and create shipments using the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Transportation Management System (TMS).
- Schedule customer and carrier pickup appointments and follow up to support on-time pickups.
- Monitor email and customer routing portals for routing requests, approvals, and updates.
- Follow customer-specific routing requirements to help minimize chargebacks and shipping issues.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation for customer orders, routing instructions, and shipments.
- Communicate daily shipping schedules, priorities, and at-risk orders to Distribution Center Operations leadership.
- Prepare and organize required shipping paperwork and maintain appropriate files.
- Maintain and update work instructions detailing shipping requirements for assigned customer accounts.
- Build strong working relationships with customers, carriers, Operations, Transportation, and Order Management.
- Partner with internal and external teams to resolve carrier capacity, routing, and service issues.
- Identify opportunities to improve routing efficiency and transportation processes.
- Coordinate with Distribution Center Operations to support continuous daily product flow.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Previous experience in a distribution center, transportation, logistics, or customer service environment preferred.
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify process improvements.
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to build relationships and work effectively across multiple teams.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Experience working with a Warehouse Management System (WMS) and/or Transportation Management System (TMS) preferred.
- PKMS and AS400 experience is a plus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position works in an office/cubicle environment within a Distribution Center and regularly partners with Distribution Center Operations.
Caleres is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice. We believe our company should be as diverse as the consumers we serve. We seek and engage talented individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, lifestyles, and belief systems.
Caleres is invested in our Associates. We regularly review our pay matrices and update appropriately based on need. Starting pay is determined by several factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. The actual pay will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Please visit yourcaleres.com to review all associated benefits.
Fraudulent Recruiting Disclaimer: Please beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate Caleres contacts will use @caleres.com email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a Caleres employee, please refer to our fraudulent recruiting statement found here: https://www.caleres.com/careers/be-aware-of-recruiting-fraud
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Planner
Document your planning credentials before applying
Gather degree transcripts, professional certifications like AICP, and reference letters that match the specific planning specialty you're targeting. PERM audits frequently request this documentation, and gaps in your credential file slow the labor certification process significantly.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Planner job listings by employers who have filed PERM applications for similar roles. This surfaces organizations already familiar with the labor certification process rather than employers encountering green card sponsorship for the first time.
Understand how EB-2 versus EB-3 affects your timeline
Planner roles requiring only a bachelor's degree typically fall under EB-3, while positions demanding a master's degree or equivalent open EB-2 eligibility. For most countries other than India and China, EB-3 priority dates are current, meaning no multi-year backlog wait.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific Planner title and work location. Look up the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions so you understand the floor PERM certification legally requires.
Ask about concurrent filing to accelerate your green card
If your priority date is current when the I-140 is filed, your employer can submit your I-485 adjustment of status application simultaneously. This saves months compared to waiting for separate USCIS approvals and lets you obtain an EAD while the petition is pending.
Verify the job description matches your O*NET occupation code
PERM applications tie the offered position to a specific occupational classification. Confirm with your employer that the job duties in your offer letter align with the O*NET profile for your Planner specialty, since mismatches between duties and the certified position are a common audit trigger.
Green Card Planner: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Planner roles actually qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Urban planners, supply chain planners, and project planners all qualify, depending on the degree and experience requirements of the specific role. Positions requiring a bachelor's degree in a planning-related field typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers. Roles requiring a master's degree or equivalent, or where the employer can document the position requires advanced specialized knowledge, can qualify under EB-2. The employer's job description and minimum requirements drive which category applies.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Planner roles?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant visa with a two to three year initial period, subject to annual lottery registration. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no expiration and no annual lottery. For Planner roles, there is no per-country cap at the EB-3 level that affects most nationalities, and unlike H-1B, an approved I-140 lets you keep your priority date even if you change employers later under AC21 portability rules.
How long does the PERM process take for a Planner position?
Your employer must first complete a supervised recruitment process to document that no qualified U.S. workers are available. The DOL currently processes standard PERM applications in approximately 12 to 18 months, though audit selections can add six months or more. After PERM certification, USCIS adjudicates the I-140 petition, and you can file I-485 adjustment of status once your priority date is current. Total timelines from PERM filing to green card approval commonly run two to four years for non-backlogged countries.
Can I change Planner jobs after my employer files my green card petition?
Yes, once your I-140 has been approved and you have held approved status for 180 days, AC21 portability allows you to move to a different employer in the same or similar occupational classification without losing your priority date. For Planner roles, USCIS generally considers positions within the same O*NET job zone and occupational group as qualifying for portability. You should inform your new employer of your pending I-485 and provide documentation of the approved I-140.
Where can I find Planner jobs where the employer is already open to green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search Planner roles filtered by employers with documented PERM and green card filing history. Most job postings don't advertise sponsorship openly because employers fill PERM requirements through the recruitment process, but filtering by prior green card filing activity surfaces employers who have successfully sponsored foreign workers in planning roles before, saving you significant time in outreach and negotiation.