H-1B Visa Logistics Planner Jobs
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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Coordinate day-to-day inbound and outbound logistical operations, including the planning/consolidating, scheduling, sourcing, settlement, warehousing, and transportation of products to distributors or internal/external customers in a specific geographic region or for a specific product(s). Ensure products are delivered at maximum efficiency, quality, and customer service. Determine economical and efficient routes and address challenges associated with the movement/transportation of the product. Ensure all transactions are tracked and accurately recorded in the appropriate systems. Use prescribed guidelines or policies as well as prior experiences and judgment to analyze and resolve moderately complex problems. Receive a moderate level of guidance and direction.
This is not a remote role.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage customer needs and/or orders for load planning using software tools and considering various factors (geographical areas, delivery dates, amount of product, etc.) to optimize loads/truckloads
- Plan and prepare schedules that balance all parties' (member, customer) needs with planned load efficiency and profitability
- Facilitate effective communication with haulers/drivers and for-hire carriers; provide daily hauler/carrier support through the automated tendering process and ensure all loads are picked up and delivered in a timely manner
- Communicate with plant personnel, haulers/drivers, for-hire carriers, and warehouse/shipping locations to resolve shipment and/or service issues, special deliveries, and order adjustments; keep everyone informed of critical changes
- Support on-time delivery problem solving and performance improvements with customers; actively communicate with all impacted parties to discover solutions to various issues, such as the shipment of wrong product, excess or deficit of product, missed delivery time or date, etc.
- Work closely with internal contacts to maintain vendor, carrier, and customer data, such as delivery location, frequency, etc.; use this information to support efficient and economical transportation of customer deliveries or shipments
- Ensure all transactions are tracked and accurately recorded in the appropriate systems. Reconcile assigned transactions (pickups/receipts) with customers, haulers, members, etc., daily
- Ensure plant managers/staff, suppliers, customers, and haulers have properly documented, reported, and or entered all product and freight data required in the systems
- Review with management the status of current week's activities and transactions; provide an estimate of current month's performance, if appropriate
- Assist with or perform demand forecasts for peak delivery periods
- May negotiate contract terms and rates with carrier base, understanding current contracts and defined internal parameters to work within
- The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required
REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience:
- Undergraduate degree in business, logistics, supply chain, distribution management, or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of experience and education)
- 2 to 5 years of logistics planning, transportation, distribution, supply chain, or related experience, applying knowledge of the motor carrier industry; experience with transportation management systems (TMS)
- Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, and economics of distribution and logistics
- General knowledge of regulatory requirements, rules, and regulations (DOT, GMP, USDA, OSHA, HACCP)
- Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
- Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)
- Able to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalism
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Able to problem solve, multi-task and prioritize work activities
- Able to adapt and manage to change effectively
- Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail
- Able to make independent decisions
- Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision
- Must be able to read, write and speak English
COMPENSATION:
- Compensation: $82000-$90000 / year
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans
INTRODUCTION
Coordinate day-to-day inbound and outbound logistical operations, including the planning/consolidating, scheduling, sourcing, settlement, warehousing, and transportation of products to distributors or internal/external customers in a specific geographic region or for a specific product(s). Ensure products are delivered at maximum efficiency, quality, and customer service. Determine economical and efficient routes and address challenges associated with the movement/transportation of the product. Ensure all transactions are tracked and accurately recorded in the appropriate systems. Use prescribed guidelines or policies as well as prior experiences and judgment to analyze and resolve moderately complex problems. Receive a moderate level of guidance and direction.
This is not a remote role.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage customer needs and/or orders for load planning using software tools and considering various factors (geographical areas, delivery dates, amount of product, etc.) to optimize loads/truckloads
- Plan and prepare schedules that balance all parties' (member, customer) needs with planned load efficiency and profitability
- Facilitate effective communication with haulers/drivers and for-hire carriers; provide daily hauler/carrier support through the automated tendering process and ensure all loads are picked up and delivered in a timely manner
- Communicate with plant personnel, haulers/drivers, for-hire carriers, and warehouse/shipping locations to resolve shipment and/or service issues, special deliveries, and order adjustments; keep everyone informed of critical changes
- Support on-time delivery problem solving and performance improvements with customers; actively communicate with all impacted parties to discover solutions to various issues, such as the shipment of wrong product, excess or deficit of product, missed delivery time or date, etc.
- Work closely with internal contacts to maintain vendor, carrier, and customer data, such as delivery location, frequency, etc.; use this information to support efficient and economical transportation of customer deliveries or shipments
- Ensure all transactions are tracked and accurately recorded in the appropriate systems. Reconcile assigned transactions (pickups/receipts) with customers, haulers, members, etc., daily
- Ensure plant managers/staff, suppliers, customers, and haulers have properly documented, reported, and or entered all product and freight data required in the systems
- Review with management the status of current week's activities and transactions; provide an estimate of current month's performance, if appropriate
- Assist with or perform demand forecasts for peak delivery periods
- May negotiate contract terms and rates with carrier base, understanding current contracts and defined internal parameters to work within
- The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required
REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience:
- Undergraduate degree in business, logistics, supply chain, distribution management, or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of experience and education)
- 2 to 5 years of logistics planning, transportation, distribution, supply chain, or related experience, applying knowledge of the motor carrier industry; experience with transportation management systems (TMS)
- Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, and economics of distribution and logistics
- General knowledge of regulatory requirements, rules, and regulations (DOT, GMP, USDA, OSHA, HACCP)
- Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
- Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)
- Able to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalism
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Able to problem solve, multi-task and prioritize work activities
- Able to adapt and manage to change effectively
- Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail
- Able to make independent decisions
- Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision
- Must be able to read, write and speak English
COMPENSATION:
- Compensation: $82000-$90000 / year
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans
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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.