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Distribution Operations Manager roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, or industrial engineering. Employers in warehousing, e-commerce fulfillment, and third-party logistics regularly file LCAs and sponsor H-1B transfers for experienced operations leaders.
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The Distribution Operations Manager plans, directs, and manages the daily operations of the production control activities within a Regional Distribution Center (RDC) environment. This person develops policies and procedures for ensuring the flow of product and operations among the distribution center’s departments. Through use of various software systems and reporting, this role monitors key performance indicators. They seek out operational improvement opportunities and lead network-wide changes. They ensure company assets are being utilized efficiently. This includes labor and equipment.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides tactical direction and leadership to a large operations staff including supervisors within a regional distribution center (RDC).
- Ensures all performance, safety and quality policies/procedures are met for various departments through effective performance management programs.
- Provides support in solving problems and seeking process improvements.
- Utilizes people, tools, space and equipment effectively to meet required levels of service for internal and external customers.
- Hires, develops, coaches and advises leaders to support and lead employees by living and demonstrating Best Buy's values and leadership expectations.
- Manages the performance of third party vendors, including transportation and/or home delivery to drive accountability for internal and external customers.
- Maintains effective and ongoing partnerships with customers both internally and externally by providing feedback and guidance in support of the overall customer service mission.
- Identifies operational improvement opportunities. Partners with corporate supply chain teams to lead or implement improvement initiatives.
- Actively participates in special projects, company initiatives, community building events, and other leadership duties as apparent or assigned.
- Planning, organization, and follow-up are essential to success.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5 or more years of demonstrated experience in leading teams and managing supervisors in the areas of business, military or related fields.
- 4 or more years of logistics, operational, warehouse, inventory and/or customer service experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate or Bachelor's degree.
- 2 or more years of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) experience.
- 5 or more years of distribution experience.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
We’re committed to helping our people thrive at work and at home. We offer generous benefits that address your total well-being and provide support as you need it, especially key moments in your life.
Our benefits include:
- Competitive pay
- Generous employee discount
- Physical and mental well-being support
About us
As part of the Best Buy team, you’ll help us fulfill our purpose to enrich lives through technology. We bring that to life every day by humanizing and personalizing tech solutions for every stage of life — in our stores, online and in customers’ homes.
Our culture is built on deeply supporting and valuing our amazing employees who make it all possible. We’re committed to being a great place to work, where you can unlock unique career possibilities. Above all, we aim to provide a place where you can bring your full, authentic self to work now and into the future. Tomorrow works here.™
Best Buy is an equal opportunity employer.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Minimum of 5 days from the posting date. You can find that date above the job title at the top of the page.
POSITION TYPE: Full time
INTRODUCTION
The Distribution Operations Manager plans, directs, and manages the daily operations of the production control activities within a Regional Distribution Center (RDC) environment. This person develops policies and procedures for ensuring the flow of product and operations among the distribution center’s departments. Through use of various software systems and reporting, this role monitors key performance indicators. They seek out operational improvement opportunities and lead network-wide changes. They ensure company assets are being utilized efficiently. This includes labor and equipment.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides tactical direction and leadership to a large operations staff including supervisors within a regional distribution center (RDC).
- Ensures all performance, safety and quality policies/procedures are met for various departments through effective performance management programs.
- Provides support in solving problems and seeking process improvements.
- Utilizes people, tools, space and equipment effectively to meet required levels of service for internal and external customers.
- Hires, develops, coaches and advises leaders to support and lead employees by living and demonstrating Best Buy's values and leadership expectations.
- Manages the performance of third party vendors, including transportation and/or home delivery to drive accountability for internal and external customers.
- Maintains effective and ongoing partnerships with customers both internally and externally by providing feedback and guidance in support of the overall customer service mission.
- Identifies operational improvement opportunities. Partners with corporate supply chain teams to lead or implement improvement initiatives.
- Actively participates in special projects, company initiatives, community building events, and other leadership duties as apparent or assigned.
- Planning, organization, and follow-up are essential to success.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5 or more years of demonstrated experience in leading teams and managing supervisors in the areas of business, military or related fields.
- 4 or more years of logistics, operational, warehouse, inventory and/or customer service experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate or Bachelor's degree.
- 2 or more years of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) experience.
- 5 or more years of distribution experience.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
We’re committed to helping our people thrive at work and at home. We offer generous benefits that address your total well-being and provide support as you need it, especially key moments in your life.
Our benefits include:
- Competitive pay
- Generous employee discount
- Physical and mental well-being support
About us
As part of the Best Buy team, you’ll help us fulfill our purpose to enrich lives through technology. We bring that to life every day by humanizing and personalizing tech solutions for every stage of life — in our stores, online and in customers’ homes.
Our culture is built on deeply supporting and valuing our amazing employees who make it all possible. We’re committed to being a great place to work, where you can unlock unique career possibilities. Above all, we aim to provide a place where you can bring your full, authentic self to work now and into the future. Tomorrow works here.™
Best Buy is an equal opportunity employer.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Minimum of 5 days from the posting date. You can find that date above the job title at the top of the page.
POSITION TYPE: Full time
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Distribution Operations Manager
Verify your degree field matches
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree and the role. A supply chain, industrial engineering, or operations management degree maps cleanly. A general business degree may trigger an RFE, so gather transcripts showing relevant coursework before applying.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate's employer database to filter companies that have filed LCAs for distribution and logistics operations titles. This tells you which employers have already navigated H-1B sponsorship for roles like yours, not just which ones say they're open to it.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
Distribution Operations Manager prevailing wages vary by metropolitan area and experience level. Run your job's SOC code through OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer so you can confirm the employer's LCA wage meets DOL requirements for your specific location.
Flag multi-site operations in your petition
If your role covers multiple distribution centers or regions, your employer must file a separate LCA for each primary worksite. Confirm with the sponsoring employer that their H-1B petition accounts for all locations where you'll regularly work, not just headquarters.
Review the O*NET profile before your interview
The O*NET occupation profile for Distribution Managers documents the degree requirements and specialized knowledge USCIS expects. Referencing specific competencies from that profile during your interview helps you and your employer frame the specialty occupation argument more precisely.
Negotiate a start date after cap-gap protection
If you're transitioning from F-1 OPT, your cap-gap protection extends authorization through September 30. Structure your offer letter start date to fall within that window so there's no gap in employment authorization before your H-1B becomes effective on October 1.
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Find Distribution Operations Manager JobsDistribution Operations Manager H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Distribution Operations Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as supply chain management, industrial engineering, or logistics. Roles that accept any degree or substitute years of experience for a degree requirement can face USCIS scrutiny, so the job description and LCA must reflect a genuine degree requirement tied to the specific discipline.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for Distribution Operations Manager roles?
E-commerce fulfillment networks, third-party logistics providers, consumer goods manufacturers, and large retail chains file LCAs for distribution operations titles regularly. Companies operating high-volume or technically complex distribution infrastructure, including automated warehousing and cold-chain logistics, are more likely to sponsor because the role demands specialized systems knowledge. You can browse employers with verified filing history on Migrate Mate.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new distribution employer mid-year?
Yes. H-1B portability lets you start working for a new sponsoring employer once they file a non-frivolous I-129 transfer petition, without waiting for approval. The new employer must file a fresh LCA matching the wage level and location for your role. You don't need to wait for cap season or re-enter the lottery.
How does working across multiple distribution sites affect my H-1B petition?
USCIS and DOL treat each primary worksite as a separate LCA obligation. If your role requires you to regularly supervise or work at distribution centers in different metropolitan statistical areas, your employer must certify a separate LCA for each location. Short-term placements under 60 days in a rolling year may qualify for a short-worksite exemption, but your employer's counsel should confirm this based on your specific assignment structure.
What SOC code applies to Distribution Operations Manager roles for the LCA?
Most Distribution Operations Manager positions are filed under SOC 11-3071, Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers. Your employer uses this code to pull the prevailing wage from DOL's wage database for the LCA. If your role has a heavy manufacturing or industrial component, the employer may use a different SOC code, which affects the certified wage floor. Verify the SOC code on your LCA before signing any offer documentation.
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