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Logistics Planner roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when they require a bachelor's degree in supply chain, industrial engineering, or a related field. Large manufacturers, third-party logistics providers, and retail distribution networks are the most active H-1B sponsors in this space, filing LCAs under SOC code 13-1081.
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Location: Oakland, CA (Hybrid – onsite up to 3 days per week, subject to business needs)
Duration: 12 Months
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Logistics Planner / Supply Planning Specialist to oversee supply planning activities across multiple material categories. The ideal candidate will possess strong inventory management expertise, advanced analytical capabilities, hands-on SAP experience, and advanced Excel skills. This role requires close collaboration with operations, project teams, finance, and supply chain stakeholders to ensure material availability while optimizing inventory performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage supply planning activities for a complex portfolio of materials and inventory categories.
- Review and release purchase requisitions, initiate stock transfers, and expedite orders with suppliers to support project timelines.
- Develop and communicate allocation strategies during material shortages.
- Support emergency material procurement and expediting activities when required.
- Collaborate with program management, construction, operations, and finance teams to align supply plans and assumptions.
- Maintain planning parameters within SAP/MRP systems to achieve inventory and service-level targets.
- Analyze inventory performance, forecast accuracy, and material availability trends.
- Present findings, recommendations, and planning insights to leadership and stakeholders.
- Mentor team members on supply planning best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support process improvement efforts utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.
Experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain, materials planning, inventory management, logistics planning, or related functions.
Experience working with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems.
Technical Skills
Hands-on experience with SAP MRP or similar ERP/MRP platforms.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:
- VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
- Pivot Tables
- Conditional Formatting
- Complex Formulas
- Keyboard Shortcuts and Data Analysis Tools
Core Competencies
- Inventory management and forecasting expertise.
- Strong understanding of forecasting methodologies and their operational and financial impacts.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong organizational and decision-making skills.
- Effective presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to collaborate across multiple teams and business functions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a related discipline.
- APICS CPIM certification.
- 7+ years of supply chain or materials planning experience.
- Knowledge of SAP ERP, APO, Oracle Demand Planning, or similar planning solutions.
- Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies.
Additional Information
Candidates should be local to the Bay Area and able to work in a hybrid environment.
Occasional travel may be required.
Standard work schedule: 40 hours per week.
Equipment will be provided for business-related work activities as applicable.
Top Skills for Success
1. Inventory management, forecasting, and statistical analysis.
2. SAP MRP or comparable planning system expertise.
3. Advanced Excel proficiency.
4. Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and decision-making skills.
5. Supply planning and cross-functional stakeholder management experience.
Senior Logistics Planner / Supply Planning Specialist
Location: Oakland, CA (Hybrid – onsite up to 3 days per week, subject to business needs)
Duration: 12 Months
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Logistics Planner / Supply Planning Specialist to oversee supply planning activities across multiple material categories. The ideal candidate will possess strong inventory management expertise, advanced analytical capabilities, hands-on SAP experience, and advanced Excel skills. This role requires close collaboration with operations, project teams, finance, and supply chain stakeholders to ensure material availability while optimizing inventory performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage supply planning activities for a complex portfolio of materials and inventory categories.
- Review and release purchase requisitions, initiate stock transfers, and expedite orders with suppliers to support project timelines.
- Develop and communicate allocation strategies during material shortages.
- Support emergency material procurement and expediting activities when required.
- Collaborate with program management, construction, operations, and finance teams to align supply plans and assumptions.
- Maintain planning parameters within SAP/MRP systems to achieve inventory and service-level targets.
- Analyze inventory performance, forecast accuracy, and material availability trends.
- Present findings, recommendations, and planning insights to leadership and stakeholders.
- Mentor team members on supply planning best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support process improvement efforts utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.
Experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain, materials planning, inventory management, logistics planning, or related functions.
Experience working with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems.
Technical Skills
Hands-on experience with SAP MRP or similar ERP/MRP platforms.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:
- VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
- Pivot Tables
- Conditional Formatting
- Complex Formulas
- Keyboard Shortcuts and Data Analysis Tools
Core Competencies
- Inventory management and forecasting expertise.
- Strong understanding of forecasting methodologies and their operational and financial impacts.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong organizational and decision-making skills.
- Effective presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to collaborate across multiple teams and business functions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a related discipline.
- APICS CPIM certification.
- 7+ years of supply chain or materials planning experience.
- Knowledge of SAP ERP, APO, Oracle Demand Planning, or similar planning solutions.
- Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies.
Additional Information
Candidates should be local to the Bay Area and able to work in a hybrid environment.
Occasional travel may be required.
Standard work schedule: 40 hours per week.
Equipment will be provided for business-related work activities as applicable.
Top Skills for Success
1. Inventory management, forecasting, and statistical analysis.
2. SAP MRP or comparable planning system expertise.
3. Advanced Excel proficiency.
4. Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and decision-making skills.
5. Supply planning and cross-functional stakeholder management experience.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Logistics Planner
Align your degree to the SOC code
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree field directly relates to logistics planning. A supply chain, industrial engineering, or operations research degree maps cleanly to SOC 13-1081. A general business degree may trigger an RFE without supporting coursework documentation.
Use OFLC Wage Search before negotiating
Pull the prevailing wage for Logistics Planners in your target metro before any offer conversation. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above Level I–IV, and knowing the threshold prevents surprises after the petition is filed.
Target companies with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Logistics Planner roles by employers with verified H-1B LCA filings. Sponsors with recent logistics-specific filings have already cleared DOL certification for this occupation and are far less likely to withdraw a sponsorship offer mid-process.
Prioritize E-Verify enrolled employers early
If you're on OPT and pursuing H-1B sponsorship, your STEM OPT extension requires an E-Verify enrolled employer. Confirming enrollment before accepting a logistics offer avoids having to renegotiate or switch roles after your OPT standard period ends.
Document your specialty occupation evidence proactively
Gather job postings from peer companies listing degree requirements for similar logistics planner roles. USCIS accepts industry evidence showing that a bachelor's degree is standard for the position, which strengthens your employer's I-129 petition if the specialty occupation is challenged.
Negotiate cap-gap continuity into your offer timing
If your OPT expires before October 1 and your H-1B is approved, cap-gap extends your work authorization automatically. Confirm with your employer that your start date and logistics project assignments account for this window so you're not placed on unpaid leave unnecessarily.
H-1B Visa Logistics Planner: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Logistics Planner role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as supply chain management, industrial engineering, or operations research. Roles that accept any degree or substitute years of experience without a degree requirement are harder to qualify. Your employer should document that a specific degree is standard for logistics planning positions in their industry, not just preferred.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Logistics Planner positions?
Large manufacturers, third-party logistics providers, retail distribution companies, and e-commerce fulfillment operations are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for logistics planning roles. You can find employers with verified LCA filing history for this occupation on Migrate Mate, which filters roles specifically by sponsorship activity so you're not applying to positions where sponsorship is uncertain.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Logistics Planner H-1B petitions?
Your employer must certify through the LCA that your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for Logistics Planners in your work location. The wage level, from Level I to Level IV, reflects your experience and job complexity. You can verify the applicable wage for your metro area using the OFLC Wage Search tool before comparing any offer.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Logistics Planner role at a different company?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as they file a cap-exempt H-1B transfer petition, without waiting for approval, as long as your original petition has been pending or approved for at least 180 days. The new employer must file a fresh LCA and I-129 that covers your logistics planning duties and the prevailing wage at the new location.
What O*NET occupation code applies to Logistics Planner roles for H-1B purposes?
Most Logistics Planner positions fall under O*NET SOC code 13-1081, which covers Logisticians. This code is used on the LCA your employer files with DOL. Some specialized roles in transportation planning or supply chain analysis may map to adjacent codes, so confirm the SOC classification with your employer's HR team before the LCA is submitted to avoid a wage level mismatch.