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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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Get Access To All JobsA leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?
Location: Denton
Job Summary
This individual is responsible for scheduling various work centers to meet customer requirements derived from the master production schedule. This person will also be accountable for managing the inventory levels of work in process items both purchased and manufactured.
Key Responsibilities
- Determine products and quantities to manufacture on the most efficient production equipment, using various IT systems such as SAP and MES (ADVARIS or ShopFloor).
- Analyze actual loading vs. capacity and identify bottlenecks as well as under-load situations.
- Maintain customer service levels at acceptable levels by scheduling production in an efficient manner.
- Procurement of raw materials utilizing SAP and ProcureIt to support the master production schedule.
- Support the policies and procedures of Logistics Group.
- Must understand manufacturing work flows in all areas of the plant.
- Review WIP levels to keep obsolete inventory at a minimum.
- Coordinate production schedules and accommodate priority requirements.
- Must support the production departments and work closely with the supervisors in the plant; work with the supervisors and leads to create next 48 hour line schedule.
- Coordinate the workflow for manufacturing operations from quoting items until the material has been completed and entered into finished goods ready to ship.
- Must support monthly inventory process.
- Conduct physical daily counts of specific RAWs and rod and provide daily reports for production and RAW material.
- Place orders of RAW materials needed to facilitate production based on our demand or scheduled orders.
- Load, adjust or line up orders in Advaris based on the schedule provided.
- Clear any IDOCs.
- Respond to sales, or product management based on customer requests and lead time.
- Attend 10 AM Tier 2 meeting with leads and supervisors to discuss any issues and distribute the schedule.
- Additional duties as assigned, including management requests, inventory management, machine capacity reporting, cost savings reporting and miscellaneous logistics support.
Required Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree preferred in Supply Chain, Business, Computer Science or related engineering field.
3 or more years' experience in Supply Chain in a manufacturing environment.
Working Conditions
Plant Manufacturing floor conditions not limited to noise and fumes. Frequent standing, walking with significant time on the production floor. Ability to lift up to 45 lbs. Ability to perform visual inspection.
Competencies
- Nimble Learning
- Customer Focus
- Plans and Aligns
- Collaborates
- Balances Stakeholders
- Action Oriented
Benefits We Offer:
- 401k with Matching
- Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Long & Short-Term Disability
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
- Parental Leave
- & More
Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?
Location: Denton
Job Summary
This individual is responsible for scheduling various work centers to meet customer requirements derived from the master production schedule. This person will also be accountable for managing the inventory levels of work in process items both purchased and manufactured.
Key Responsibilities
- Determine products and quantities to manufacture on the most efficient production equipment, using various IT systems such as SAP and MES (ADVARIS or ShopFloor).
- Analyze actual loading vs. capacity and identify bottlenecks as well as under-load situations.
- Maintain customer service levels at acceptable levels by scheduling production in an efficient manner.
- Procurement of raw materials utilizing SAP and ProcureIt to support the master production schedule.
- Support the policies and procedures of Logistics Group.
- Must understand manufacturing work flows in all areas of the plant.
- Review WIP levels to keep obsolete inventory at a minimum.
- Coordinate production schedules and accommodate priority requirements.
- Must support the production departments and work closely with the supervisors in the plant; work with the supervisors and leads to create next 48 hour line schedule.
- Coordinate the workflow for manufacturing operations from quoting items until the material has been completed and entered into finished goods ready to ship.
- Must support monthly inventory process.
- Conduct physical daily counts of specific RAWs and rod and provide daily reports for production and RAW material.
- Place orders of RAW materials needed to facilitate production based on our demand or scheduled orders.
- Load, adjust or line up orders in Advaris based on the schedule provided.
- Clear any IDOCs.
- Respond to sales, or product management based on customer requests and lead time.
- Attend 10 AM Tier 2 meeting with leads and supervisors to discuss any issues and distribute the schedule.
- Additional duties as assigned, including management requests, inventory management, machine capacity reporting, cost savings reporting and miscellaneous logistics support.
Required Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree preferred in Supply Chain, Business, Computer Science or related engineering field.
3 or more years' experience in Supply Chain in a manufacturing environment.
Working Conditions
Plant Manufacturing floor conditions not limited to noise and fumes. Frequent standing, walking with significant time on the production floor. Ability to lift up to 45 lbs. Ability to perform visual inspection.
Competencies
- Nimble Learning
- Customer Focus
- Plans and Aligns
- Collaborates
- Balances Stakeholders
- Action Oriented
Benefits We Offer:
- 401k with Matching
- Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Long & Short-Term Disability
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
- Parental Leave
- & More
Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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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.