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Supply chain roles in procurement, logistics, and operations management qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when they require a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, or a related field. Employers across manufacturing, retail, and tech file H-1B petitions for these roles annually, with no industry concentration limiting your options.
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Get Access To All JobsAt Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.
Virta (a bulk material handling system design/supply OEM, subsidiary of Fluor) is seeking a Department Manager - Supply Chain Management to provide leadership and direction for the supply chain function and manage procurement activities throughout project execution. The role establishes departmental and project direction; leads buying, expediting, logistics, supplier management and material-management work processes; collaborates closely with Estimating and Capital Projects; and ensures that procurement deliverables support project schedule, budget, quality, compliance and client requirements.
Job Description
This position reports to the Manager Capital Projects and serves as the functional manager for Buying, Expediting and Logistics. The Department Manager may serve as Project Procurement Manager, as required, and supports project procurement leads from proposal and contract award through project closure. The role establishes and monitors supply chain execution plans, directs material-management work processes, leads critical supplier negotiations, coordinates globally dispersed resources, and shares responsibility with project teams for supply chain delivery and budget performance.
Principal Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead and manage SCM from proposals to closeout, aligning sourcing, pricing, material plans and procurement with scope, contract terms, budget and schedule.
- Qualify and select suppliers, evaluate bids and negotiate best-value packages; expedite long-lead deliveries and manage transport, customs, freight, packing and trade compliance.
- Coordinate priorities, risks and change across functions; track and report costs, orders, quality and delivery, and coordinate cash forecasts, currency exposure and hedging.
- Manage staffing, work sharing, coaching and training while sustaining ethical, responsive client and supplier relationships.
- Maintain compliance with all applicable policies and procedures.
- Perform other assigned duties.
Basic Job Requirements
- Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and twelve (12) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to sixteen (16) years if non-degreed.
- Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders.
- Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job.
- Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines.
- Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner.
Other Job Requirements
- Demonstrated leadership experience in material management, procurement or supply chain functions supporting engineering, procurement, fabrication and construction projects or engineered capital equipment projects.
- Experience managing purchasing, expediting, logistics, supplier management, commercial evaluations and complex supplier negotiations.
- Ability to travel up to 40%, domestic and international.
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant accredited degree/global equivalent and certification/license; capital-project SCM/materials leadership with global teams and international/megaprojects.
- Lump-sum, module-fabrication or engineered-equipment experience in mining, minerals or bulk material handling; supplier development, sourcing, risk, planning and commercial/technical skills.
- Lead, communicate, coach and influence; proficient in Supply Chain Management (SCM) systems and Microsoft Suite.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.
Benefits Statement: Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.
Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.
Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.
To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.
Salary Range: $125,500.00 - $233,500.00
At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.
Virta (a bulk material handling system design/supply OEM, subsidiary of Fluor) is seeking a Department Manager - Supply Chain Management to provide leadership and direction for the supply chain function and manage procurement activities throughout project execution. The role establishes departmental and project direction; leads buying, expediting, logistics, supplier management and material-management work processes; collaborates closely with Estimating and Capital Projects; and ensures that procurement deliverables support project schedule, budget, quality, compliance and client requirements.
Job Description
This position reports to the Manager Capital Projects and serves as the functional manager for Buying, Expediting and Logistics. The Department Manager may serve as Project Procurement Manager, as required, and supports project procurement leads from proposal and contract award through project closure. The role establishes and monitors supply chain execution plans, directs material-management work processes, leads critical supplier negotiations, coordinates globally dispersed resources, and shares responsibility with project teams for supply chain delivery and budget performance.
Principal Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead and manage SCM from proposals to closeout, aligning sourcing, pricing, material plans and procurement with scope, contract terms, budget and schedule.
- Qualify and select suppliers, evaluate bids and negotiate best-value packages; expedite long-lead deliveries and manage transport, customs, freight, packing and trade compliance.
- Coordinate priorities, risks and change across functions; track and report costs, orders, quality and delivery, and coordinate cash forecasts, currency exposure and hedging.
- Manage staffing, work sharing, coaching and training while sustaining ethical, responsive client and supplier relationships.
- Maintain compliance with all applicable policies and procedures.
- Perform other assigned duties.
Basic Job Requirements
- Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and twelve (12) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to sixteen (16) years if non-degreed.
- Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders.
- Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job.
- Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines.
- Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner.
Other Job Requirements
- Demonstrated leadership experience in material management, procurement or supply chain functions supporting engineering, procurement, fabrication and construction projects or engineered capital equipment projects.
- Experience managing purchasing, expediting, logistics, supplier management, commercial evaluations and complex supplier negotiations.
- Ability to travel up to 40%, domestic and international.
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant accredited degree/global equivalent and certification/license; capital-project SCM/materials leadership with global teams and international/megaprojects.
- Lump-sum, module-fabrication or engineered-equipment experience in mining, minerals or bulk material handling; supplier development, sourcing, risk, planning and commercial/technical skills.
- Lead, communicate, coach and influence; proficient in Supply Chain Management (SCM) systems and Microsoft Suite.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.
Benefits Statement: Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.
Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.
Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.
To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.
Salary Range: $125,500.00 - $233,500.00
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Supply Chain
Match your degree to the SOC code
Supply chain roles span multiple SOC codes: logisticians, industrial engineers, and operations managers each carry different prevailing wage levels. Pull your target title's O*NET profile to confirm the degree field requirement before applying, so your credentials align with what USCIS expects.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level I through Level IV wages for your specific SOC code before you receive an offer, not after.
Target employers with global supply networks
Manufacturers, retailers, and third-party logistics firms with international supplier networks file H-1B petitions far more consistently than domestic-only operations. Filter your search on Migrate Mate by employers with active H-1B LCA filing history in supply chain and logistics roles.
Clarify cap-exempt status with university employers
Supply chain and procurement roles at universities, university-affiliated research centers, and nonprofit research institutions are cap-exempt, meaning no lottery applies. If your job function supports institutional operations, confirm with USCIS guidance whether your specific employer qualifies before assuming you're subject to the annual cap.
Address specialty occupation proactively in your resume
USCIS scrutinizes supply chain roles for specialty occupation eligibility more than purely technical positions. Your resume should list the specific analytical, forecasting, or systems tools you use, demonstrating that the role requires a degree-level skill set rather than generalist coordination experience.
Time your application around the April 1 filing window
H-1B petitions for cap-subject supply chain roles can be filed starting April 1 for an October 1 start date. If your OPT or CPT ends before October, negotiate a bridging arrangement with your employer so your work authorization doesn't lapse during the gap.
H-1B Visa Supply Chain: Frequently Asked Questions
Do supply chain manager roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Supply chain manager roles qualify when the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, business, or a closely related field. Roles that accept any degree or substitute years of general experience without a specific field requirement can face USCIS requests for evidence challenging specialty occupation status. Documenting that the role requires theoretical and practical application of specialized knowledge strengthens the petition.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for supply chain professionals?
Manufacturing, e-commerce, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and third-party logistics firms file H-1B petitions for supply chain roles at high volumes because their operations depend on professionals who can manage complex global supplier networks and demand-planning systems. Retailers with large distribution footprints and technology companies with hardware supply chains also appear consistently in DOL LCA disclosure data. You can browse employers with verified filing history on Migrate Mate.
Can my employer file my H-1B while I'm on OPT working in a supply chain role?
Yes. If your OPT is active when the H-1B cap-subject lottery opens in March, your employer can register you for the lottery and file the I-129 petition if selected. If your OPT expires before October 1, the cap-gap rule automatically extends your work authorization from the OPT end date through September 30, provided your employer filed the petition on time and USCIS accepted it.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect supply chain job offers?
Your employer's LCA must certify that your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your specific supply chain role, occupational code, and work location. Prevailing wages are tiered from Level I through Level IV based on experience and complexity. Positions classified at higher levels, such as senior demand planners or global sourcing managers, carry higher wage floors. You can verify the applicable wage using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change roles within the same supply chain employer?
A material change in job duties, title, or work location can require your employer to file an amended H-1B petition before the change takes effect. Moving from a logistics analyst role to a procurement manager role at the same company typically triggers an amendment because the SOC code, prevailing wage level, and job duties change. Minor title adjustments without substantive duty changes generally don't require a new filing, but USCIS guidance on what constitutes a material change is the controlling standard.