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Branch Supervisor jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship typically require employers to build the role around degree-level duties in business administration, finance, or operations management. Each worksite needs its own certified LCA, which matters if you manage branches across multiple locations. Status is granted for up to three years, extendable to six.
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Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.
Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.
Learn about our company culture directly from our team.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Columbus, Ohio branch is a key manufacturing and distribution operation for Simpson Strong-Tie. The Purchasing Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the strategic procurement of raw materials, components, products, and supplies essential to supporting manufacturing operations. This role focuses on supplier relationships, cost optimization, inventory management, and ensuring timely material availability. The Purchasing Supervisor collaborates with cross-functional teams to improve purchasing processes, support production demands, and drive operational efficiency while providing leadership and guidance to purchasing personnel.
WHAT YOU'LL DO (% OF TIME)
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Lead, motivate, and direct employees through effective performance management, including setting expectations and goals, providing recognition and feedback, and addressing performance concerns. Coach and develop employees based on their strengths and interests, encourage ownership of career growth and performance, delegate responsibilities with clear accountability, and foster teamwork across the department and organization. (25%)
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Identify, develop, and maintain key supplier relationships to support on-time delivery of inventory and non-inventory goods, consumables, and services in a high-volume manufacturing and warehouse environment. Ensure accurate costs, terms, and quality expectations are met, and promptly report and resolve issues involving incoming materials and subcontracted services. (20%)
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Manage local vendors, including price negotiations, claims resolution, vendor site visits, and other necessary supplier interactions. Maintain strong relationships with national account representatives and partner with the Home Office Purchasing Department on national contracts as needed. (20%)
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Place vendor orders based on inventory levels and coordinate timely delivery schedules. Maintain accurate Purchasing Info Records (PIR) and master data to support reliable demand signals and just-in-time (JIT) ordering. (20%)
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Maintain inventory and related purchasing records. Prepare and provide established and ad hoc purchasing metrics and reports. (15%)
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
- 7 years of related purchasing experience.
- 2 years of experience managing others and a purchasing department.
- Analysis: Strong ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data using Net Resource Planning (NRP) systems.
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills; fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
- Purchasing Knowledge: Understanding of key purchasing KPIs, total cost, bill of materials (BOM) structures, ABC rationalization, supplier risk mitigation, and procurement concepts and principles.
- Negotiation: Ability to negotiate effectively on behalf of the company.
- Problem Solving: Ability to make decisions, take action, proactively identify problems, and implement solutions.
- Project Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously with strong attention to detail.
TRAVEL
This position requires domestic up to 5% of the time.
WORK STATUS & LOCATION
This full-time, exempt position located in Columbus, OH.
RELOCATION
Relocation is not available for this position.
PAY (COMPENSATION)
$75,100 - $120,200 / year
The salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data for geographic locations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear, and sometimes walk and stand. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment where standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners, etc. are frequently used.
REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE
We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.
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Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue — directly or indirectly – and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
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Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here: https://benefits.strongtie.com/.
In keeping with our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that our employment decisions are based on your qualifications and merit, and our business needs.
Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful drug screen and criminal background check, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.
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INTRODUCTION
Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.
Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.
Learn about our company culture directly from our team.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Columbus, Ohio branch is a key manufacturing and distribution operation for Simpson Strong-Tie. The Purchasing Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the strategic procurement of raw materials, components, products, and supplies essential to supporting manufacturing operations. This role focuses on supplier relationships, cost optimization, inventory management, and ensuring timely material availability. The Purchasing Supervisor collaborates with cross-functional teams to improve purchasing processes, support production demands, and drive operational efficiency while providing leadership and guidance to purchasing personnel.
WHAT YOU'LL DO (% OF TIME)
-
Lead, motivate, and direct employees through effective performance management, including setting expectations and goals, providing recognition and feedback, and addressing performance concerns. Coach and develop employees based on their strengths and interests, encourage ownership of career growth and performance, delegate responsibilities with clear accountability, and foster teamwork across the department and organization. (25%)
-
Identify, develop, and maintain key supplier relationships to support on-time delivery of inventory and non-inventory goods, consumables, and services in a high-volume manufacturing and warehouse environment. Ensure accurate costs, terms, and quality expectations are met, and promptly report and resolve issues involving incoming materials and subcontracted services. (20%)
-
Manage local vendors, including price negotiations, claims resolution, vendor site visits, and other necessary supplier interactions. Maintain strong relationships with national account representatives and partner with the Home Office Purchasing Department on national contracts as needed. (20%)
-
Place vendor orders based on inventory levels and coordinate timely delivery schedules. Maintain accurate Purchasing Info Records (PIR) and master data to support reliable demand signals and just-in-time (JIT) ordering. (20%)
-
Maintain inventory and related purchasing records. Prepare and provide established and ad hoc purchasing metrics and reports. (15%)
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
- 7 years of related purchasing experience.
- 2 years of experience managing others and a purchasing department.
- Analysis: Strong ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data using Net Resource Planning (NRP) systems.
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills; fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
- Purchasing Knowledge: Understanding of key purchasing KPIs, total cost, bill of materials (BOM) structures, ABC rationalization, supplier risk mitigation, and procurement concepts and principles.
- Negotiation: Ability to negotiate effectively on behalf of the company.
- Problem Solving: Ability to make decisions, take action, proactively identify problems, and implement solutions.
- Project Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously with strong attention to detail.
TRAVEL
This position requires domestic up to 5% of the time.
WORK STATUS & LOCATION
This full-time, exempt position located in Columbus, OH.
RELOCATION
Relocation is not available for this position.
PAY (COMPENSATION)
$75,100 - $120,200 / year
The salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data for geographic locations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear, and sometimes walk and stand. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment where standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners, etc. are frequently used.
REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE
We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.
-
Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue — directly or indirectly – and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
-
Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here: https://benefits.strongtie.com/.
In keeping with our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that our employment decisions are based on your qualifications and merit, and our business needs.
Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful drug screen and criminal background check, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.
NowHiring #GetHired #Hiring #HiringNow
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Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
Pull your O*NET profile for Branch Supervisor and document how your bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or a related field directly applies to your day-to-day duties. Employers need this alignment to justify specialty occupation status to USCIS.
Target multi-location employers filing multiple LCAs
Each worksite requires its own certified LCA from DOL. Banks, credit unions, and retail chains with branches in several metro areas file LCAs regularly, making them familiar with the process and less likely to stall when you change locations.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Branch Supervisor roles on Migrate Mate to surface employers with active H-1B LCA filing history for this occupation. That filing record tells you the employer has already navigated the specialty occupation question for supervisory roles, reducing your risk of an RFE.
Ask employers about their LCA wage level before accepting
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for Branch Supervisor in your target metro area before your offer call. If the posted salary sits at Level I, the employer may be undervaluing the role, which can trigger DOL scrutiny during LCA certification.
Get your offer letter to specify supervisory degree requirements
Your employer's I-129 petition lives or dies on how the offer letter describes minimum qualifications. Push HR to include an explicit bachelor's degree requirement in a specific field. Vague language like 'degree preferred' gives USCIS grounds to deny specialty occupation classification.
Account for the 60-day grace period when switching employers
If your current H-1B sponsorship ends, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer and have them file an H-1B transfer petition. File before the grace period closes or your status lapses and you'll need to restart from outside the U.S.
H-1B Visa Branch Supervisor: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Branch Supervisor role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Not automatically. A Branch Supervisor position qualifies only when the employer structures it to require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as business administration, finance, or operations management as a minimum entry requirement. If the posting accepts any degree or lists the degree as preferred rather than required, USCIS is likely to issue a Request for Evidence challenging specialty occupation status. Work with your employer to tighten the job description before the I-129 is filed.
What happens if I supervise branches in more than one city on H-1B status?
Every worksite location requires its own certified Labor Condition Application from DOL. If you're regularly supervising branches in Chicago and Detroit, for example, your employer must file separate LCAs covering each metro area's prevailing wage before you work there. A single LCA tied to the headquarters address doesn't cover you at unlisted locations, and working at an uncertified site puts both you and your employer out of compliance.
How do I find Branch Supervisor roles at employers who already sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate lists Branch Supervisor openings at employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you can prioritize companies that have already cleared the specialty occupation hurdle for supervisory roles. Targeting employers with an established filing track record significantly shortens the time between offer and petition submission because their HR and legal teams know the process.
Can my employer extend my H-1B beyond six years as a Branch Supervisor?
H-1B status is capped at six years total across initial approval and extensions. Extensions beyond six years are only available if you have an approved I-140 immigrant petition or a PERM labor certification that has been pending for at least 365 days. Without one of those green card milestones in place before your six-year limit, you'd need to leave the U.S. and reset your H-1B eligibility, which typically requires at least a year abroad.
What prevailing wage level should I expect an H-1B employer to certify for a Branch Supervisor?
DOL wages for Branch Supervisor roles are typically certified at Level II or Level III depending on the number of direct reports, budget responsibility, and geographic market. You can verify the prevailing wage for your specific metro area using the OFLC Wage Search before entering salary negotiations. If an employer's offer falls below the certified prevailing wage, they cannot legally use it to support your H-1B LCA, so confirming alignment early protects both parties.