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Supply Chain Consultant roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in supply chain management, logistics, operations research, or a related field. Employers in manufacturing, retail, and consulting regularly sponsor H-1B petitions for this role, and the 85,000-slot annual cap applies unless your employer qualifies as cap-exempt.
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INTRODUCTION
You will drive and oversee strategic supply chain solutions using SAP IBP in Supply Chain across varied industries such as Life Sciences and Medical Device segments. You will focus on ensuring that project deliverables align with strategic business objectives and ensure value realization through the solutions implemented.
ROLE
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and deliver comprehensive project cycles from conception to completion, including budget, scope, and project risks.
- Lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions that integrate seamlessly into client environments.
- Foster strong client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact for all project-related communications.
- Drive innovation within supply chain processes through strategic use of SAP IBP platform leveraging industry best practices to enhance client competitive advantage.
- Perform business discovery sessions, solution design, fit gap analysis, product implementation, site rollouts, enhancements, upgrades/migrations and life cycle management using SAP IBP.
- Advocate and implement Agile and DevOps methodologies to streamline project execution.
- Analyze, design, and implement solutions using SAP IBP to meet planning and supply chain requirements.
- Configure SAP IBP modules such as Demand Planning, Supply Planning, both time series and order management, Inventory Planning, S&OP and Control Tower.
- Develop and manage customizations, integrations, and workflows using SAP IBP technical tools.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into SAP IBP configurations or custom solutions. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, ensuring seamless operations.
- Participate in the migration of SAP APO from on-premise to SAP IBP cloud.
- Provide ongoing support, enhancements, and maintenance for SAP IBP systems. Document and communicate all SAP IBP techno-functional aspects of design.
- Perform root cause analysis, debugging, and understanding E2E technical data flows.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Experience & Skills
- Extensive consulting & project management experience with a focus on supply chain solutions in different industries, preferably in Life Sciences and Medical Device segments.
- 12+ years of hands-on experience with SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP).
- Expert in Supply Chain orchestrating end-to-end solution in client operations using SAP IBP Platform.
- Strong knowledge of Supply Chain Planning and supply chain management processes.
- Expertise in both functional and technical aspects of SAP IBP.
- Experience with SAP IBP integrations, including ERP systems, like S/4Hana, SAP ECC, or similar platforms.
- Expert knowledge of the critical requirements for effective forecasting: establishing time horizons, determining the level of forecasting detail, Planning hierarchies, Statistical models.
- Facilitate workshops across with global planners and created SCM planning business process models. Design core processes by capturing fit, gap, organizational change impacts, high-level data design & roles.
- Thorough understanding of planning requirements for managing make-to-stock, make-to-order, assemble-to-order, and engineer-to-order manufacturing environments. SAP Master Data management related SAP IBP planning processes.
- Thorough understanding of enterprise resource planning (ERP) and supply chain management (SCM) system technologies.
- Capable of explaining the structure and logic of the S&OP process.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to interact with stakeholders and team members.
- Working knowledge and understanding of CPI-DS & SDI (HANA cloud integration).
- Working knowledge and experience with production planning & scheduling.
- Exposure to IBP collaboration scenarios integration with SAP BPC, SAP Ariba, and other legacy systems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Desirable Attributes
- Experience in high-level strategic decision-making and resource allocation.
- Advanced certifications in SAP IBP solutions.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $179,860-$243,340 a year
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
Job Function
CONSULTANCY
Role
C&SI Engagement Manager
Job Id
410628
Desired Skills
SCM Supply Chain Management
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Supply Chain Consultant
Document your degree's field alignment
USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation status for consulting roles. Pull your official transcripts and map your coursework to supply chain functions like demand planning, procurement, or logistics to build a strong degree-job nexus before you start applying.
Target LCA-active employers on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to filter Supply Chain Consultant roles by employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history. This cuts out companies that express interest in sponsorship but have never filed, saving you weeks of misdirected effort.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job location and experience level. Look up the wage level for your SOC code and metro area in the OFLC Wage Search before your offer call so you can negotiate from an informed baseline.
Identify cap-exempt employers in your sector
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government-affiliated entities are exempt from the annual H-1B cap, so they can file year-round without lottery risk. Supply chain and operations consulting roles exist at these institutions, particularly in healthcare systems and research universities.
Request premium processing when timelines are tight
If your OPT end date or cap-gap window is approaching, ask your prospective employer to file with premium processing. USCIS adjudicates premium petitions within 15 business days, which is critical when you're managing a hard status deadline.
Prepare an O*NET-aligned job duties letter
Ask your future employer to draft your offer letter with duties that mirror the O*NET occupational profile for Supply Chain Consultants. USCIS officers compare petition job descriptions against O*NET to verify specialty occupation status, so alignment reduces RFE risk.
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Find Supply Chain Consultant JobsSupply Chain Consultant H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Supply Chain Consultant role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as supply chain management, industrial engineering, operations research, or business analytics. The key is that your employer's job posting and internal requirements must specify a degree in a specific discipline, not just any bachelor's degree. Generic degree requirements can trigger a Request for Evidence from USCIS.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Supply Chain Consultants?
Large consulting firms, third-party logistics companies, automotive manufacturers, and major retail corporations file H-1B petitions for Supply Chain Consultants regularly. Healthcare systems and technology companies with complex supply chains also sponsor this role. You can browse employers with active H-1B filing histories for this role on Migrate Mate before reaching out to recruiters.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I switch consulting firms?
Yes, under H-1B portability rules you can start working for a new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed with USCIS, provided your previous H-1B was approved and you haven't accrued unauthorized status. Your new employer files an I-129 on your behalf. Consulting roles with similar duty sets generally support a clean transfer without needing a new specialty occupation determination.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement apply to Supply Chain Consultant positions?
Your employer must pay you at least the prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location before USCIS will certify the LCA. Supply chain roles can fall under multiple SOC codes depending on duties, and the wage floor shifts by wage level, from entry to fully competent. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the applicable wage level for your city before evaluating an offer.
What happens to my H-1B status if my consulting project ends and I'm on the bench?
Your employer must continue paying you the full LCA wage during any non-productive period that's their responsibility, such as a project gap between client engagements. If your employer stops paying and terminates your employment, your H-1B status ends and you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsor, transfer to a new employer, or change status. Unpaid bench time without employer-initiated non-productive status is a compliance violation.
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