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Inventory Specialist roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, or a related field. Employers in manufacturing, retail distribution, and e-commerce regularly file LCAs for these roles. The annual H-1B cap means timing your job search around the April lottery registration window matters.
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results‑driven professional, you ensure spare parts availability to support service teams and customers by maintaining inventory accuracy, executing replenishment activities, and completing SAP postings. You support customer orders, service requests, and Regional Offices to ensure uninterrupted operations.
As a member of our Materials Management team, the Procurement and Inventory Specialist maintains an appropriate spare parts inventory to support service and customer operations, ensuring accurate monitoring, replenishment, and SAP postings, while supporting customer orders, service requests, and Regional Offices to maintain operational continuity. You will report to the Logistics Manager in Ashland, VA. The salary range for this position is $22.56- $25.55. Anton Paar USA offers full benefits and a profit-sharing contribution to your 401k retirement savings. We offer a $10,000 anniversary bonus every five years, plus additional bonus opportunities.
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focused on selling and supporting Anton Paar's range of high-precision measuring instruments for physical, chemical, mechanical, and structural properties. A highly diverse, dynamic, and financially sound company, we have grown every year since our start in 1986. Our exceptionally high investment in R&D fuels industry-leading solutions throughout a vast range of the industrial and academic landscape, impacting nearly every product you use in daily life. Anton Paar USA is a for-profit sales and service organization in the Anton Paar Group, privately owned by the charitable Santner Foundation with its headquarters in Graz, Austria.
Job Description
- Manage spare parts inventory, including stock replenishment, inventory analysis, and monitoring Field Service Representative inventory levels
- Process inventory transfers, capitalization entries, and internal consumption postings in SAP, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Support service‑related parts requests, demo equipment requests, and other Regional Office operational needs
- Assist with customer orders for spare parts and basic instrument orders
- Create purchase orders for calibration and repair services
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a materials management (MM) or similar role, or 1 year in an entry‑level Procurement Assistant role at Anton Paar
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent time management, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize tasks
Additional Information
Life at Anton Paar is more than just work, with an employee-led In Motion Program organizing active social events during and outside working hours. We also offer unique and rewarding positions with competitive salaries, an award-winning benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth. We provide a drug free workplace and require pre-employment drug tests.
At Anton Paar, we truly value every application. Our recruiting team knows your time matters, so we promise to get back to you within 48 hours. Quick, transparent, and personal. Each application does get reviewed by a member of our corporate recruiting team. Just how hiring should be.
Anton Paar USA, Inc. considers all qualified candidates for this position. This position is not eligible for current or future work authorization or visa sponsorship.
We do not accept applications via personnel service providers or recruitment agencies and ask all interested applicants to submit their documents directly via our career site.
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Company Description
You are...
results‑driven professional, you ensure spare parts availability to support service teams and customers by maintaining inventory accuracy, executing replenishment activities, and completing SAP postings. You support customer orders, service requests, and Regional Offices to ensure uninterrupted operations.
As a member of our Materials Management team, the Procurement and Inventory Specialist maintains an appropriate spare parts inventory to support service and customer operations, ensuring accurate monitoring, replenishment, and SAP postings, while supporting customer orders, service requests, and Regional Offices to maintain operational continuity. You will report to the Logistics Manager in Ashland, VA. The salary range for this position is $22.56- $25.55. Anton Paar USA offers full benefits and a profit-sharing contribution to your 401k retirement savings. We offer a $10,000 anniversary bonus every five years, plus additional bonus opportunities.
We are...
focused on selling and supporting Anton Paar's range of high-precision measuring instruments for physical, chemical, mechanical, and structural properties. A highly diverse, dynamic, and financially sound company, we have grown every year since our start in 1986. Our exceptionally high investment in R&D fuels industry-leading solutions throughout a vast range of the industrial and academic landscape, impacting nearly every product you use in daily life. Anton Paar USA is a for-profit sales and service organization in the Anton Paar Group, privately owned by the charitable Santner Foundation with its headquarters in Graz, Austria.
Job Description
- Manage spare parts inventory, including stock replenishment, inventory analysis, and monitoring Field Service Representative inventory levels
- Process inventory transfers, capitalization entries, and internal consumption postings in SAP, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Support service‑related parts requests, demo equipment requests, and other Regional Office operational needs
- Assist with customer orders for spare parts and basic instrument orders
- Create purchase orders for calibration and repair services
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a materials management (MM) or similar role, or 1 year in an entry‑level Procurement Assistant role at Anton Paar
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent time management, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize tasks
Additional Information
Life at Anton Paar is more than just work, with an employee-led In Motion Program organizing active social events during and outside working hours. We also offer unique and rewarding positions with competitive salaries, an award-winning benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth. We provide a drug free workplace and require pre-employment drug tests.
At Anton Paar, we truly value every application. Our recruiting team knows your time matters, so we promise to get back to you within 48 hours. Quick, transparent, and personal. Each application does get reviewed by a member of our corporate recruiting team. Just how hiring should be.
Anton Paar USA, Inc. considers all qualified candidates for this position. This position is not eligible for current or future work authorization or visa sponsorship.
We do not accept applications via personnel service providers or recruitment agencies and ask all interested applicants to submit their documents directly via our career site.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Inventory Specialist
Verify your role meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires Inventory Specialist positions to demand at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Pull the O*NET profile for your SOC code and confirm the listed education requirements match your job duties before any employer files.
Check LCA filings by employer and occupation
Use the OFLC Wage Search to filter Labor Condition Application filings by job title and state. Employers who have filed for Inventory Specialist or Supply Chain Analyst roles before are far more likely to sponsor again than those with no filing history.
Target E-Verify enrolled distribution employers
Large distribution centers and third-party logistics firms enrolled in E-Verify are structurally set up to hire on work visas. Search Migrate Mate to filter Inventory Specialist openings by employers with verified H-1B sponsorship history in logistics and supply chain.
Document your degree-to-role alignment clearly
Inventory Specialist RFEs often challenge whether a bachelor's in business or logistics directly relates to the role. Prepare a brief memo linking each job duty to a specific course or credential before your employer files the I-129, not after receiving an RFE.
Time your offer acceptance around the lottery window
H-1B registration opens each March for an October 1 start date. If you receive an offer in August, confirm whether the employer will file for the next cap season or pursue a cap-exempt research institution role to bridge the gap.
Negotiate prevailing wage level into your offer
DOL assigns Inventory Specialist roles a wage level from I to IV based on experience and supervision. Employers who file at Level I to cut costs create audit risk. Confirm your offered wage matches or exceeds the Level II or III prevailing wage for your metro area before signing.
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Find Inventory Specialist JobsInventory Specialist H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Inventory Specialist role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. H-1B eligibility requires the role to normally demand a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty, such as supply chain management, logistics, or operations management. Roles framed around general warehouse coordination without a degree requirement won't qualify. Employers need to document that the duties require theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for Inventory Specialist roles?
Manufacturing, pharmaceutical distribution, e-commerce fulfillment, and large retail chains are the most active H-1B sponsors for supply chain and inventory roles. These industries regularly file LCAs through DOL for positions requiring systems expertise in ERP platforms like SAP or Oracle. You can browse verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate, filtered specifically for inventory and supply chain job titles.
What documents should I prepare before an employer files my H-1B petition?
You'll need official transcripts, your degree certificate, and any credential evaluations if your degree is from outside the U.S. Because USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation for inventory roles, it also helps to prepare a detailed job duty breakdown showing each task maps to coursework in your field. Letters from professors or prior supervisors confirming specialized skills can preempt an RFE.
Can I work as an Inventory Specialist on OPT while waiting for H-1B selection?
Yes. If your Inventory Specialist role qualifies under a STEM-designated SOC code, you may be eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to three years of post-graduation work authorization. This covers two full H-1B lottery cycles. Confirm your employer is enrolled in E-Verify, which is required for STEM OPT authorization.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm laid off from an Inventory Specialist job?
USCIS provides a 60-day grace period after an involuntary termination, during which you can find a new H-1B sponsor or take steps to change status. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before the grace period ends. Keep copies of your I-94, approval notice, and most recent pay stubs, as the new employer's attorney will need them to file promptly.
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