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Materials Coordinator jobs at H-1B visa sponsoring employers sit at the intersection of supply chain operations and degree-level logistics management. Sponsoring employers typically structure the role around a bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations management, or a related field, meeting USCIS specialty occupation standards. Each worksite requires its own certified Labor Condition Application.
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INTRODUCTION
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a globally recognized institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Coordinator, Materials Management Inventory Control plays a critical role in supporting the availability, accuracy, and stewardship of inventory resources that support patient care, research activities, and operational excellence across the organization.
Within Materials Management Services Operations, the Coordinator, Materials Management Inventory Control is responsible for maintaining inventory integrity, supporting regulatory compliance, and optimizing supply chain performance. The Coordinator, Materials Management Inventory Control collaborates with inventory planners, materials management teams, and operational stakeholders to ensure supplies, equipment, and specialty inventory are available when needed. The Coordinator, Materials Management Inventory Control also supports inventory audits, process improvements, and inventory control best practices throughout UT MD Anderson.
The ideal candidate will possess a High School Diploma or equivalent and experience in a healthcare environment that includes inventory management responsibilities. Preferred qualifications include cycle count experience, warehouse experience, and hospital or healthcare experience. Candidates should demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, inventory control knowledge, and the ability to collaborate effectively with operational and clinical stakeholders.
SALARY
Salary (40-hour work week): Minimum $19.71/hour - Midpoint $24.52/hour - Maximum $29.33/hour
The typical work schedule is 1pm-9:30pm Monday-Friday day/evening shift.
WORK LOCATION
Work Location: Onsite - CSC Warehouse
WHY US?
At UT MD Anderson, this role directly supports the institution's mission by ensuring critical medical, research, and operational supplies are accurately managed and readily available. The position offers opportunities to contribute to process improvement initiatives, collaborate across departments, develop inventory management expertise, and grow within a mission-driven healthcare environment while maintaining a consistent weekday schedule.
- Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
- Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
- Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Responsibilities
Inventory Control & Record Management:
- Maintain perpetual and periodic inventory records for consumables, surgical kits, implants, specialty oncology/research supplies, laboratory reagents, and equipment
- Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure inventory integrity across assigned inventories
- Adjust inventory records as required following reconciliations and inventory reviews
Inventory Auditing & Reconciliation:
- Conduct cycle counts to validate inventory accuracy
- Reconcile inventory variances and investigate discrepancies
- Lead or support annual physical inventory activities
- Document and process necessary inventory adjustments based on count results
Inventory Performance Monitoring:
- Monitor inventory value and days on hand metrics
- Track inventory turnover, stock-outs, expirations, obsolete inventory, and record accuracy
- Analyze inventory performance indicators and provide inventory-related reporting
Inventory Optimization & Compliance:
- Collaborate with Inventory Planners to maintain accurate par levels, reorder points, and safety stock levels
- Ensure first-in/first-out (FIFO) inventory rotation practices
- Monitor expiration dates and support reduction of inventory waste
- Ensure proper storage conditions including cold chain, humidity control, and sterile area requirements
- Maintain compliance with infection control, safety, and regulatory standards
Process Improvement, Training & Audit Support:
- Maintain documentation of inventory control processes, adjustment logs, cycle count deviations, and disposal or obsolescence activities
- Prepare and provide periodic inventory reports to leadership
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing waste and expirations, optimizing stock levels, standardizing kits and supplies, and streamlining receiving and storeroom processes
- Serve as a liaison during internal and regulatory audits and assist with accreditation readiness activities
- Provide training and guidance to materials management representatives and clinical or research stakeholders regarding inventory control best practices and compliance requirements
Education
- Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Required: 2 years Business experience in healthcare environment to include one year of inventory management.
- Preferred: Cycle count experience, warehouse experience, and hospital/healthcare experience.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Requisition ID: 183589
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days, Evening/Night
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 41,000
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 51,000
- Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 61,000
- FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Hard
- Work Location: Onsite
- Pivotal Position: No
- Referral Bonus Available?: No
- Relocation Assistance Available?: No
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Materials Coordinator
Align your degree to supply chain duties
USCIS evaluates specialty occupation eligibility based on whether the role normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Document how your degree in supply chain, operations management, or industrial engineering directly maps to your day-to-day Materials Coordinator responsibilities before applying.
Search LCA data to target active sponsors
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up certified LCAs under SOC code 11-3071 for materials and logistics managers. Employers with recent LCA certifications for Materials Coordinator roles have already demonstrated USCIS-ready job descriptions and prevailing wage compliance.
Find verified sponsors through Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B LCA sponsorship history for materials and supply chain roles, searchable by city and job function. Use it to identify companies actively filing before you invest time in applications with employers who have no sponsorship track record.
Confirm each worksite needs its own LCA
If your role spans multiple distribution centers or facilities, each work location requires a separately certified LCA. Raise this early in the offer conversation so your employer's legal team accounts for multi-site filings before submitting the I-129 petition to USCIS.
Verify prevailing wage tier before negotiating
DOL assigns prevailing wages at four levels based on experience and complexity. For Materials Coordinator roles, your offered salary must meet at minimum the Level I or Level II wage for your worksite's metropolitan area. Cross-check the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 11-3071 before accepting an offer.
Request premium processing to manage your timeline
Materials Coordinator roles often involve project-based start dates tied to inventory cycles or facility openings. Ask your employer to file the I-129 with USCIS premium processing, which currently targets a 15-business-day adjudication window, giving both sides a firmer start date to plan against.
H-1B Visa Materials Coordinator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Materials Coordinator role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the employer structures the position. A Materials Coordinator role qualifies as a specialty occupation when the employer requires a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations management, industrial engineering, or a closely related field as a minimum entry requirement. Employers who list the degree as preferred rather than required risk an RFE from USCIS challenging specialty occupation status. Review the job description carefully before accepting an offer.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Materials Coordinator jobs?
Manufacturing firms, aerospace and defense contractors, pharmaceutical companies, and large consumer goods producers are among the most consistent H-1B sponsors for supply chain and materials roles. Migrate Mate shows employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for materials and logistics positions, so you can focus your search on companies that have already navigated the sponsorship process for this role type.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer closes a facility or relocates my worksite?
Each work location requires its own certified LCA. If your employer moves you to a new facility not covered by the original LCA, they must file an amended I-129 petition with USCIS before you begin working at the new site. A facility closure that eliminates your position triggers the employer's obligation to cover your return transportation costs under H-1B portability rules.
How does H-1B status work for a Materials Coordinator role that involves travel between multiple warehouses?
Short-term assignments to unlisted worksites are permissible under DOL rules for up to 60 workdays per year, provided the employer maintains the required LCA postings at each temporary location. For recurring or long-term assignments at a fixed secondary site, a separate certified LCA for that location is required before you begin work there.
Can a Materials Coordinator on H-1B status switch employers mid-petition?
Yes. Under H-1B portability, you can begin working for a new employer as soon as they file a non-frivolous I-129 petition on your behalf, without waiting for USCIS approval, provided your previous H-1B was lawfully approved and you have not been out of status. The new employer must file their own LCA for your worksite and submit a full I-129 petition to USCIS.