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Location: Houston, TX (On-site)
About Yinlun TDI LLC
Yinlun TDI LLC is a leading provider of advanced thermal management solutions for the U.S. automotive, commercial truck, and off highway markets. Following the acquisition by Zhejiang Yinlun Co., Ltd., Yinlun TDI has further strengthened its engineering expertise and manufacturing capabilities in the United States. Headquartered in Houston, TX, Yinlun TDI LLC maintains sales and engineering facilities in California, Michigan, and Illinois. With strong support from our parent company, we are well positioned for continued growth across conventional heat exchangers, hybrid, electric vehicle (EV), and autonomous driving sectors. Yinlun TDI LLC is an ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 certified manufacturer of heat exchangers and fluid cooling components for automotive, commercial truck, bus, and industrial markets.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Director / Manager, North America to lead and oversee supply chain activities across the United States and Mexico operations. This position is responsible for strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier management, customs and trade compliance, logistics coordination, inventory optimization, and supply chain risk management. The role will work closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Sales teams to ensure a stable, cost-effective, and compliant supply chain throughout North America. This position will also support business growth, operational excellence, supplier localization, cost reduction, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead North America supply chain operations across the U.S. and Mexico, including sourcing, procurement, supplier management, logistics, customs compliance, and inventory control.
- Develop and execute sourcing and procurement strategies to support business growth, cost reduction, supplier localization, and supply chain resilience.
- Manage supplier selection, RFQ processes, contract negotiations, supplier performance reviews, audits, and escalation activities.
- Partner with Quality, Engineering, Operations, and Finance teams to support APQP, PPAP, supplier qualification, new product launches, and ongoing production needs.
- Oversee import/export activities, customs brokers, freight forwarders, and logistics providers to ensure cost-effective and compliant cross-border operations.
- Ensure compliance with U.S., Mexico, and international trade regulations, including USMCA requirements, tariff classification, country-of-origin determination, and trade documentation.
- Develop inventory and material planning strategies to improve material availability, inventory accuracy, inventory turns, and working capital efficiency.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks related to suppliers, logistics, trade compliance, material shortages, and geopolitical factors.
- Build, develop, and lead supply chain teams across North America while promoting accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and operational excellence.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree or above in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field.
Professional Experience
- Minimum 10–15 years of progressive supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Proven experience leading procurement, supplier management, logistics, customs compliance, and inventory management functions.
- Experience supporting manufacturing operations across the United States and Mexico preferred.
- Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier development, contract negotiation, inventory management, logistics operations, and trade compliance.
- Experience in automotive, industrial, or other complex manufacturing environments preferred.
- Strong understanding of U.S. and Mexico customs regulations, USMCA requirements, import/export processes, and cross-border logistics.
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and partnering with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Sales.
- Experience in multinational manufacturing organizations supporting North America and Asia preferred.
Skills
- Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Business acumen with the ability to balance cost, quality, delivery, compliance, and risk.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced global manufacturing environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage complex supply chain challenges.
- Experience leading cross-functional projects across multiple locations.
- Knowledge of ERP systems, supply chain planning tools, and inventory management processes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Mandarin Chinese and/or Spanish language proficiency preferred.
- Experience working with suppliers and operations in the U.S., Mexico, and China.
- Experience with IATF 16949 manufacturing environments preferred.
- Experience in automotive, commercial vehicle, thermal management, or industrial manufacturing industries.
- Experience leading supplier localization, cost reduction, and supply chain improvement initiatives.
Travel Requirement
This position is based in Houston, Texas, with approximately 30%–50% travel within the United States and Mexico.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation, sick time, holidays, and floating holidays
- Career growth opportunities in a fast-paced, global environment
Job Title: Supply Chain Director, North America
Location: Houston, TX (On-site)
About Yinlun TDI LLC
Yinlun TDI LLC is a leading provider of advanced thermal management solutions for the U.S. automotive, commercial truck, and off highway markets. Following the acquisition by Zhejiang Yinlun Co., Ltd., Yinlun TDI has further strengthened its engineering expertise and manufacturing capabilities in the United States. Headquartered in Houston, TX, Yinlun TDI LLC maintains sales and engineering facilities in California, Michigan, and Illinois. With strong support from our parent company, we are well positioned for continued growth across conventional heat exchangers, hybrid, electric vehicle (EV), and autonomous driving sectors. Yinlun TDI LLC is an ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 certified manufacturer of heat exchangers and fluid cooling components for automotive, commercial truck, bus, and industrial markets.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Director / Manager, North America to lead and oversee supply chain activities across the United States and Mexico operations. This position is responsible for strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier management, customs and trade compliance, logistics coordination, inventory optimization, and supply chain risk management. The role will work closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Sales teams to ensure a stable, cost-effective, and compliant supply chain throughout North America. This position will also support business growth, operational excellence, supplier localization, cost reduction, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead North America supply chain operations across the U.S. and Mexico, including sourcing, procurement, supplier management, logistics, customs compliance, and inventory control.
- Develop and execute sourcing and procurement strategies to support business growth, cost reduction, supplier localization, and supply chain resilience.
- Manage supplier selection, RFQ processes, contract negotiations, supplier performance reviews, audits, and escalation activities.
- Partner with Quality, Engineering, Operations, and Finance teams to support APQP, PPAP, supplier qualification, new product launches, and ongoing production needs.
- Oversee import/export activities, customs brokers, freight forwarders, and logistics providers to ensure cost-effective and compliant cross-border operations.
- Ensure compliance with U.S., Mexico, and international trade regulations, including USMCA requirements, tariff classification, country-of-origin determination, and trade documentation.
- Develop inventory and material planning strategies to improve material availability, inventory accuracy, inventory turns, and working capital efficiency.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks related to suppliers, logistics, trade compliance, material shortages, and geopolitical factors.
- Build, develop, and lead supply chain teams across North America while promoting accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and operational excellence.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree or above in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field.
Professional Experience
- Minimum 10–15 years of progressive supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Proven experience leading procurement, supplier management, logistics, customs compliance, and inventory management functions.
- Experience supporting manufacturing operations across the United States and Mexico preferred.
- Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier development, contract negotiation, inventory management, logistics operations, and trade compliance.
- Experience in automotive, industrial, or other complex manufacturing environments preferred.
- Strong understanding of U.S. and Mexico customs regulations, USMCA requirements, import/export processes, and cross-border logistics.
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and partnering with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Sales.
- Experience in multinational manufacturing organizations supporting North America and Asia preferred.
Skills
- Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Business acumen with the ability to balance cost, quality, delivery, compliance, and risk.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced global manufacturing environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage complex supply chain challenges.
- Experience leading cross-functional projects across multiple locations.
- Knowledge of ERP systems, supply chain planning tools, and inventory management processes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Mandarin Chinese and/or Spanish language proficiency preferred.
- Experience working with suppliers and operations in the U.S., Mexico, and China.
- Experience with IATF 16949 manufacturing environments preferred.
- Experience in automotive, commercial vehicle, thermal management, or industrial manufacturing industries.
- Experience leading supplier localization, cost reduction, and supply chain improvement initiatives.
Travel Requirement
This position is based in Houston, Texas, with approximately 30%–50% travel within the United States and Mexico.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation, sick time, holidays, and floating holidays
- Career growth opportunities in a fast-paced, global environment
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Supply Chain Director
Align your credentials with PERM requirements
PERM requires the employer to define a minimum qualification the role genuinely needs. Make sure your degree and experience match that stated minimum exactly, because discrepancies between your CV and the job requirements can trigger a DOL audit.
Target employers with active PERM filing histories
Use Migrate Mate to filter Supply Chain Director openings by employers who have filed PERM applications for this occupation. Sponsors who have done it before understand the process, reducing the risk of an employer withdrawing sponsorship mid-filing.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 route before accepting an offer
Supply Chain Director roles can qualify under either EB-2 or EB-3 depending on how the employer writes the job requirements. EB-2 requires an advanced degree or equivalent, while EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree. The distinction affects your priority date and wait time.
Benchmark your prevailing wage before negotiating salary
PERM requires your employer to pay at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job title. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level III or IV wage for Supply Chain Directors in your target metro before entering salary negotiations.
Ask about concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing eligibility
If a visa number is immediately available for your country, you can file the I-140 immigrant petition and I-485 adjustment of status simultaneously, cutting months off your wait. Confirm with USCIS the current Visa Bulletin cutoff dates for your chargeability country at the time of your offer.
Verify employer E-Verify enrollment before PERM starts
PERM-sponsoring employers are not universally required to use E-Verify, but enrollment is mandatory if you're currently on STEM OPT. Confirm the employer's E-Verify status early so your OPT authorization doesn't lapse while PERM recruitment is still in progress.
Green Card Supply Chain Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Supply Chain Director role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Supply Chain Director positions can qualify under either category. EB-2 applies when the employer genuinely requires an advanced degree or the candidate can demonstrate equivalent expertise through the National Interest Waiver pathway. EB-3 covers the role when a bachelor's degree plus progressive experience satisfies the employer's stated minimum qualifications. The distinction matters because EB-2 and EB-3 have different priority date queues, particularly for applicants from high-demand countries.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM permanently ties residency to the employer and is not subject to an annual lottery, unlike the H-1B visa cap. The trade-off is time: PERM requires a supervised recruitment process, followed by I-140 approval and an adjustment of status or consular processing stage that can take two to four years for many nationalities. The H-1B grants faster authorization but expires and requires renewal, while a green card is permanent.
What does the PERM recruitment process look like for a Supply Chain Director?
The employer must conduct a formal recruitment campaign, typically including job postings, newspaper advertisements, and internal notice, to demonstrate that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. For a director-level position, DOL also requires additional recruitment steps beyond the standard three. The entire recruitment window generally runs 30 to 180 days before the employer can file the ETA 9089 application with the DOL.
How can I find employers who actually sponsor green cards for Supply Chain Directors?
Search Migrate Mate for Supply Chain Director roles filtered by green card sponsorship. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with documented PERM filing histories for this occupation, so you're applying to companies that have already committed to the process rather than those who list sponsorship as a theoretical possibility. This saves time during offer negotiations and reduces the risk of a sponsorship commitment falling through.
Can I use the O*NET occupation profile to strengthen a PERM application?
O*NET provides the occupation classification and typical requirements for Supply Chain Directors, which employers and attorneys reference when drafting the job description for the ETA 9089. Ensuring your credentials align with the O*NET profile for this role reduces the likelihood of a DOL audit triggered by unusual job requirements. Review the O*NET entry for Supply Chain and Logistics Managers before your employer finalizes the PERM job description.