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Logistics Analyst roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, or a related field. Employers in freight, e-commerce, and manufacturing sponsor H-1B visas for these roles regularly, with LCA filings certifying prevailing wage compliance before your petition reaches USCIS.
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This role, specifically referred to as a Program Optimization Lead, is responsible for managing the OptiFreight Logistics program for up to two health systems - focusing on supplier compliance, program utilization, training and educating shippers in an effort to maximize savings and efficiencies. This position will provide dedicated and onsite support to a large health system. Experience with inbound and outbound shipping, data analytics and project management are ideal qualifications for this role.
Location: San Francisco, CA
Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with internal and external teams to manage the OptiFreight Logistics program, driving program compliance, increasing package volume and generating savings for a large health system
- Strong communication skills, comfortable presenting to and interacting with customers from the warehouse to senior supply chain leadership on a regular basis including facilitation of meetings
- Possess strong work ethic, self-motivated and able to operate independently with limited direct supervision, while also comfortable working with a multi-disciplinary team
- Capable of adapting to change and able to successfully perform in an evolving environment
- Results oriented, ensuring we deliver on commitments while also working to continuously improve processes
- Strong project management skills for creating and leading implementation plans for projects and initiatives and on-going administration of efficiency and savings
- Strong listening and problem-solving skills and ability to develop plans to improve process efficiency
- Ability to learn and understand technical details and act as a subject matter expert for hospital transportation and supply chain
- Able to regularly be on-site if centrally located to customer or ability to travel to customers during project planning, implementation and on-going management
- Possess strong emotional intelligence with a real sense of cultural sensitivity
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
- Ability to travel 20% of the time
- 5+ years of transportation, shipping or logistics experience preferred
- Strong written, verbal and presentation skills to all levels of an organization
- Experience in Transportation, familiar with small parcel, large freight, carriers (FedEx, UPS, DHL, Courier/Same Day, LTL and TL) preferred
- Manage and report performance data to all levels within client organization
- Data and analytics experience identifying and addressing cost-savings and volume-driving opportunities with a proven record of achieving goals
- Proficient working within large amounts of data with Microsoft Excel and Access (PivotTables, Identify Trends, Estimate Savings, Basic Report Creation, Drill Down to Location/Department)
- Experience in change management, project management, or Lean Six Sigma background preferred
- Customer/Vendor credentialing is required (this may include vaccinations). More details will be provided if you are selected for an interview.
What is expected of you and others at this level
- Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects to drive shipping program compliance and savings projects
- May contribute to the development of policies and procedures
- Works on complex projects of large scope
- Completes work independently receives general guidance on new projects
- May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues
Anticipated salary range: $85,600 - $134,310
Bonus eligible: No
Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Paid time off plan
- Health savings account (HSA)
- 401k savings plan
- Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Work-Life resources
- Paid parental leave
- Healthy lifestyle programs
Application window anticipated to close: 11/18/2026 if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
San Francisco Metro Area
Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
INTRODUCTION
This role, specifically referred to as a Program Optimization Lead, is responsible for managing the OptiFreight Logistics program for up to two health systems - focusing on supplier compliance, program utilization, training and educating shippers in an effort to maximize savings and efficiencies. This position will provide dedicated and onsite support to a large health system. Experience with inbound and outbound shipping, data analytics and project management are ideal qualifications for this role.
Location: San Francisco, CA
Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with internal and external teams to manage the OptiFreight Logistics program, driving program compliance, increasing package volume and generating savings for a large health system
- Strong communication skills, comfortable presenting to and interacting with customers from the warehouse to senior supply chain leadership on a regular basis including facilitation of meetings
- Possess strong work ethic, self-motivated and able to operate independently with limited direct supervision, while also comfortable working with a multi-disciplinary team
- Capable of adapting to change and able to successfully perform in an evolving environment
- Results oriented, ensuring we deliver on commitments while also working to continuously improve processes
- Strong project management skills for creating and leading implementation plans for projects and initiatives and on-going administration of efficiency and savings
- Strong listening and problem-solving skills and ability to develop plans to improve process efficiency
- Ability to learn and understand technical details and act as a subject matter expert for hospital transportation and supply chain
- Able to regularly be on-site if centrally located to customer or ability to travel to customers during project planning, implementation and on-going management
- Possess strong emotional intelligence with a real sense of cultural sensitivity
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
- Ability to travel 20% of the time
- 5+ years of transportation, shipping or logistics experience preferred
- Strong written, verbal and presentation skills to all levels of an organization
- Experience in Transportation, familiar with small parcel, large freight, carriers (FedEx, UPS, DHL, Courier/Same Day, LTL and TL) preferred
- Manage and report performance data to all levels within client organization
- Data and analytics experience identifying and addressing cost-savings and volume-driving opportunities with a proven record of achieving goals
- Proficient working within large amounts of data with Microsoft Excel and Access (PivotTables, Identify Trends, Estimate Savings, Basic Report Creation, Drill Down to Location/Department)
- Experience in change management, project management, or Lean Six Sigma background preferred
- Customer/Vendor credentialing is required (this may include vaccinations). More details will be provided if you are selected for an interview.
What is expected of you and others at this level
- Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects to drive shipping program compliance and savings projects
- May contribute to the development of policies and procedures
- Works on complex projects of large scope
- Completes work independently receives general guidance on new projects
- May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues
Anticipated salary range: $85,600 - $134,310
Bonus eligible: No
Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Paid time off plan
- Health savings account (HSA)
- 401k savings plan
- Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Work-Life resources
- Paid parental leave
- Healthy lifestyle programs
Application window anticipated to close: 11/18/2026 if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
San Francisco Metro Area
Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Logistics Analyst
Align your degree to SOC codes
Logistics Analyst maps to SOC code 13-1081 under DOL classifications. Confirm your degree field matches what the employer lists on the LCA, a mismatch between your credential and the certified occupation is a common RFE trigger.
Search LCA filings by occupation code
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified LCA filing history for Logistics Analyst roles. This surfaces companies that have already cleared DOL prevailing wage certification for this occupation, not just employers who mention sponsorship in job postings.
Target E-Verify enrolled employers early
H-1B cap-subject petitions require your employer to be registered with USCIS before filing. Confirm E-Verify enrollment during the offer stage, before the March registration window opens, so you're not scrambling to verify eligibility after selection.
Check prevailing wage by metro area
Logistics Analyst prevailing wages vary significantly by location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your employer's worksite ZIP code before negotiating your offer, your offered salary must meet or exceed the certified Level I through IV wage for that area.
Document analytical tools in your resume
USCIS adjudicators assess specialty occupation using O*NET job zone requirements. Logistics Analyst roles that involve quantitative modeling, ERP systems, or statistical forecasting strengthen the specialty occupation argument more than general coordination duties.
Clarify remote work arrangements before filing
If your Logistics Analyst role involves remote work across multiple states, your employer must file a separate LCA for each worksite location. Get this confirmed in writing before your I-129 is submitted, retroactive LCA amendments delay status start dates.
H-1B Visa Logistics Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Logistics Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as supply chain management, industrial engineering, operations research, or business analytics. Roles focused primarily on physical coordination or scheduling without analytical degree requirements can face RFEs, so the job description should reflect quantitative and systems-level responsibilities.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most consistently for Logistics Analysts?
E-commerce fulfillment, third-party logistics providers, automotive manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals have the highest volume of LCA filings for Logistics Analyst roles. Companies with complex global supply chains and dedicated procurement teams tend to have established H-1B sponsorship processes. You can search verified LCA filing history by industry on Migrate Mate to identify active sponsors.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Logistics Analyst job offers?
Your employer must certify with DOL that your offered salary meets the prevailing wage for Logistics Analysts at your specific worksite location, not the national average. The wage level, from Level I to Level IV, depends on your experience and job duties. Use the OFLC Wage Search with your employer's worksite ZIP code before accepting an offer to verify compliance.
Can I change employers after my H-1B is approved as a Logistics Analyst?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21 once your I-129 has been approved and you've accrued 180 days of authorized status. Your new employer files a fresh H-1B transfer petition, and you can begin work as soon as the receipt notice is issued. The new role must also qualify as a specialty occupation in a related logistics or supply chain field.
What documentation strengthens an H-1B petition for a Logistics Analyst position?
The employer's job description should specify degree requirements and analytical tools used, such as SQL, Python, SAP, or simulation software. Your own credentials should show coursework in quantitative methods, operations, or engineering. O*NET documentation for SOC code 13-1081 is commonly submitted by attorneys to support the specialty occupation argument when adjudicators request additional evidence.