H-1B Visa Distribution Center Manager Jobs
Distribution Center Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, industrial engineering, or a related field. Employers in e-commerce, third-party logistics, and manufacturing regularly file LCAs for this occupation. The 60-day grace period applies if your current H-1B employer terminates you before a new sponsor files.
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Direct all operations activities in a distribution center environment of approximately $70M or greater in revenue. Responsible for operational excellence and process improvement; ensuring customer expectations are exceeded; and talent acquisition, development, and retention of associates. Operates as a strategic partner with logistics and supply chain management in establishing and adhering to operating budgets.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities
- Provides effective leadership of others to ensure efficient distribution operations and adherence to policy, procedure and process excellence. Ensure environmental health and safety excellence through compliance with all safety and Hazmat rules and regulations, legal regulations, and human resource policies.
- Responsible for talent management including selection, termination, performance review and professional development of direct reports.
- Ensure appropriate staffing levels to meet service, financial and operational support demands.
- Strategically oversees carrier services and dedicated delivery processes. Partner with support staff to ensure compliance with all DOT regulations.
- Effectively utilize training programs to develop sales and operations expertise within the facility.
- Act as liaison to functional leadership to ensure customer satisfaction and problem resolution. Coordinate and communicate effectively with all company departments.
- Develop annual operating budgets in support of the corporate financial goals and responsible for P&L management. Complete cost justification and determine ROI.
- Achieves cost control through productivity of personnel, efficient utilization of facility space and proper protection of stored materials. Ensure accurate inventory levels and prevent shrinkage.
Nature and Scope
- Solutions require analysis and investigation.
- Achieves planned results by decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experience.
- Manages a group or team of professional individual contributors and/or indirectly supervises support staff.
Work Environment
- Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
- Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
- Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.
Education and Experience
Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 7+ years of experience in a related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.
Pay Range
$101,800.00-$154,300.00 Annual
HDS provides the following benefits to all permanent full-time associates:
- Medical (with Prescription drug coverage), dental, and vision plans
- Health care and Dependent Care FSA (as applicable)
- 401(K) with company match
- Paid Holiday, Vacation, Personal Time, and Wellness Day
- Paid Sick Time
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Whole Life insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance
CA, CO, CT, D.C., HI, IL, MA, MD, MN, NJ, NV, NY, OH, RI, VT and WA law requires the posting of the potential salary range for advertised jobs. Individual base pay is determined based on a variety of elements including market data, experience, skills, internal equity and other factors.
Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.
Equal Employment Opportunity
HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Job Summary
Direct all operations activities in a distribution center environment of approximately $70M or greater in revenue. Responsible for operational excellence and process improvement; ensuring customer expectations are exceeded; and talent acquisition, development, and retention of associates. Operates as a strategic partner with logistics and supply chain management in establishing and adhering to operating budgets.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities
- Provides effective leadership of others to ensure efficient distribution operations and adherence to policy, procedure and process excellence. Ensure environmental health and safety excellence through compliance with all safety and Hazmat rules and regulations, legal regulations, and human resource policies.
- Responsible for talent management including selection, termination, performance review and professional development of direct reports.
- Ensure appropriate staffing levels to meet service, financial and operational support demands.
- Strategically oversees carrier services and dedicated delivery processes. Partner with support staff to ensure compliance with all DOT regulations.
- Effectively utilize training programs to develop sales and operations expertise within the facility.
- Act as liaison to functional leadership to ensure customer satisfaction and problem resolution. Coordinate and communicate effectively with all company departments.
- Develop annual operating budgets in support of the corporate financial goals and responsible for P&L management. Complete cost justification and determine ROI.
- Achieves cost control through productivity of personnel, efficient utilization of facility space and proper protection of stored materials. Ensure accurate inventory levels and prevent shrinkage.
Nature and Scope
- Solutions require analysis and investigation.
- Achieves planned results by decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experience.
- Manages a group or team of professional individual contributors and/or indirectly supervises support staff.
Work Environment
- Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
- Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
- Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.
Education and Experience
Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 7+ years of experience in a related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.
Pay Range
$101,800.00-$154,300.00 Annual
HDS provides the following benefits to all permanent full-time associates:
- Medical (with Prescription drug coverage), dental, and vision plans
- Health care and Dependent Care FSA (as applicable)
- 401(K) with company match
- Paid Holiday, Vacation, Personal Time, and Wellness Day
- Paid Sick Time
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Whole Life insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance
CA, CO, CT, D.C., HI, IL, MA, MD, MN, NJ, NV, NY, OH, RI, VT and WA law requires the posting of the potential salary range for advertised jobs. Individual base pay is determined based on a variety of elements including market data, experience, skills, internal equity and other factors.
Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.
Equal Employment Opportunity
HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Distribution Center Manager
Verify your role meets specialty occupation
Pull the O*NET profile for Distribution and Warehousing Managers to confirm the listed education requirements. If your job description lists a degree as preferred rather than required, ask the employer to revise it before the LCA is filed.
Check employer LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Search Distribution Center Manager filings by employer on Migrate Mate to see which companies have certified LCAs for this occupation. This shows you actual sponsorship activity, not just a careers page claim.
Target third-party logistics and e-commerce operators
Companies running high-volume fulfillment networks file H-1Bs for this role more consistently than smaller regional distributors. Look for employers with multiple distribution sites, since multi-location operators tend to have established immigration counsel already in place.
Request the wage level before accepting an offer
Run your target location and job title through the OFLC Wage Search to see the Level I through Level IV prevailing wage tiers. Employers must pay at least the certified LCA wage, so knowing the range helps you evaluate whether an offer meets the legal minimum.
Start the H-1B transfer process before giving notice
Your new employer can file a portability petition under AC21 once you have 180 days of approved status. You can start working for the new employer as soon as USCIS receives the transfer petition, without waiting for full approval.
Confirm your employer is E-Verify enrolled
H-1B employers are required to use E-Verify to confirm work authorization. Ask your prospective employer for their E-Verify company ID before the offer stage, since unenrolled employers can't legally file your H-1B petition.
H-1B Visa Distribution Center Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Distribution Center Manager role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It depends on how the role is defined. H-1B requires specialty occupation status, meaning the job must normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like supply chain management, industrial engineering, or logistics. Roles framed around general operations without a degree requirement often fail this test. Make sure your offer letter and job description reference the specific degree field before the employer files the LCA.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Distribution Center Manager jobs?
Large e-commerce operators, third-party logistics companies, and manufacturers with complex supply chains file H-1Bs for this occupation most consistently. You can verify which specific employers have active LCA filings for Distribution Center Manager roles by searching on Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data by job title and employer.
How does prevailing wage work for this role under H-1B?
Your employer must pay you at least the prevailing wage for your job title, experience level, and work location, as certified in the LCA filed with DOL. Wages are tiered from Level I through Level IV. Senior Distribution Center Managers overseeing large facilities typically fall at Level III or IV. You can look up the applicable wage using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer.
Can I switch Distribution Center Manager employers on H-1B?
Yes, through H-1B portability. Once your current H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days, a new employer can file a transfer petition and you can start working for them as soon as USCIS receives it. You don't need to wait for approval. The new employer must file before your current status expires, and the role must still qualify as a specialty occupation.
Does a Distribution Center Manager role count as a specialty occupation if most responsibilities are operational?
USCIS looks at whether the role normally requires a theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge. Operational scope alone doesn't disqualify a role, but the employer must show the complexity of the position requires a degree, not just managerial experience. Strong job descriptions tie specific duties to knowledge obtained through a degree in supply chain, industrial engineering, or operations management.