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Supply Chain Director roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in supply chain management, logistics, operations, or a related field. Employers in manufacturing, retail, and tech regularly file H-1B petitions for this role. The annual cap applies, so timing your job search around the April lottery window matters.
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We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Sr. Supply Chain Specialist within our Adjustable Bed team to help support our bedding business. Did you know we have been revolutionizing the sleep industry since 1883? That’s right! In fact, we hold the original patent on a spiral steel coil bed spring, filed way back in 1885. Since then, we have been an industry leader in guaranteeing you get the best sleep possible. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Supply Chain Specialist you will have the opportunity to be responsible for the procurement of raw material and services on a global scale and inventory requirements at our manufacturing facility. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by optimizing inventory levels, improving supplier performance, reducing costs, and ensuring the seamless flow of materials and products. The team you will be working with is collaborative and innovative, and values challenging work and diversity of thought.
- Drive strategic procurement process improvement projects across the unit to enhance inventory efficiency and reduce risk
- Conduct forward-looking inventory analyses to prepare for capacity limits, supplier issues, and volatile demand
- Coordinate with engineering, operations, and logistics to ensure project alignment and execution
- Lead cross-functional reviews of slow-moving, excess, and obsolete inventory and drive actionable disposition plans
- Purchase order management, both domestic and international suppliers
- Maintain accurate inventory levels across the business unit
- Ability to understand customer demand and react timely to fluctuations
- Expedite outstanding purchase orders to meet production demands or initiate cancellation of orders to maintain acceptable inventory levels
- Track KPI’s and report on supply chain’s performance
- Maintain effective relationship with internal and external contacts
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
- 5 plus years’ purchasing/supply chain experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Analytical mind with business acumen
- Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Ability to analyze large and multi-dimensional data sets using Excel, and other analysis tools
- Fundamental understanding of transportation, supply chain and logistics concepts
- Ability to multi-task and willingness to work within a team environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Things we consider a plus:
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain and/or Business Administration preferred
- Advanced Procurement/Supply Chain certification from ASCM (APICS) / ISM preferred
- Experience in MRP environment strongly preferred
- 2+ years' ERP experience (Microsoft Dynamics preferred)
OUR VALUES
Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.
- Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging
- Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad
- Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us
- Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change
LOCATION
Location: Carthage, Missouri, United States
Equal Employment Opportunity/Veteran/Disability Employer
For more information about how we handle your personal data in connection with our recruiting processes, please refer to the Recruiting Privacy Notice on the “Privacy Notice” tab located at http://privacy.leggett.com
INTRODUCTION
We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Sr. Supply Chain Specialist within our Adjustable Bed team to help support our bedding business. Did you know we have been revolutionizing the sleep industry since 1883? That’s right! In fact, we hold the original patent on a spiral steel coil bed spring, filed way back in 1885. Since then, we have been an industry leader in guaranteeing you get the best sleep possible. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Supply Chain Specialist you will have the opportunity to be responsible for the procurement of raw material and services on a global scale and inventory requirements at our manufacturing facility. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by optimizing inventory levels, improving supplier performance, reducing costs, and ensuring the seamless flow of materials and products. The team you will be working with is collaborative and innovative, and values challenging work and diversity of thought.
- Drive strategic procurement process improvement projects across the unit to enhance inventory efficiency and reduce risk
- Conduct forward-looking inventory analyses to prepare for capacity limits, supplier issues, and volatile demand
- Coordinate with engineering, operations, and logistics to ensure project alignment and execution
- Lead cross-functional reviews of slow-moving, excess, and obsolete inventory and drive actionable disposition plans
- Purchase order management, both domestic and international suppliers
- Maintain accurate inventory levels across the business unit
- Ability to understand customer demand and react timely to fluctuations
- Expedite outstanding purchase orders to meet production demands or initiate cancellation of orders to maintain acceptable inventory levels
- Track KPI’s and report on supply chain’s performance
- Maintain effective relationship with internal and external contacts
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
- 5 plus years’ purchasing/supply chain experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Analytical mind with business acumen
- Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Ability to analyze large and multi-dimensional data sets using Excel, and other analysis tools
- Fundamental understanding of transportation, supply chain and logistics concepts
- Ability to multi-task and willingness to work within a team environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Things we consider a plus:
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain and/or Business Administration preferred
- Advanced Procurement/Supply Chain certification from ASCM (APICS) / ISM preferred
- Experience in MRP environment strongly preferred
- 2+ years' ERP experience (Microsoft Dynamics preferred)
OUR VALUES
Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.
- Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging
- Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad
- Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us
- Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change
LOCATION
Location: Carthage, Missouri, United States
Equal Employment Opportunity/Veteran/Disability Employer
For more information about how we handle your personal data in connection with our recruiting processes, please refer to the Recruiting Privacy Notice on the “Privacy Notice” tab located at http://privacy.leggett.com
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Supply Chain Director
Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
Supply chain management must meet USCIS's specialty occupation standard. Gather degree transcripts and any professional certifications like APICS CSCP or CLTD that tie your academic background directly to the director-level role you're targeting.
Search LCA filings by occupation code
Use the OFLC Wage Search to filter Labor Condition Applications by SOC code 11-3071 (Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers). This shows which employers have recently certified positions, giving you a verified list of active H-1B sponsors.
Target manufacturers and large retailers first
Companies with complex, multi-tier supply chains, particularly in automotive, consumer electronics, and e-commerce fulfillment, file H-1B petitions for supply chain leadership most consistently. Migrate Mate surfaces these employers filtered by verified LCA filing history for this occupation.
Negotiate offer timing around the lottery window
H-1B cap-subject petitions must be filed in April for an October 1 start date. If an employer extends an offer after April, your earliest possible H-1B start is the following October. Build this into your negotiations and onboarding timeline discussions.
Confirm the employer files as a cap-subject petitioner
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and certain government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt and can file H-1B petitions year-round. Most supply chain director roles sit outside these employers, so verify the employer's cap status before factoring processing timelines into your offer decision.
Request premium processing when timelines are tight
USCIS offers premium processing for H-1B petitions, which guarantees a decision within 15 business days. If your start date or current status expiration is close to October 1, ask the employer to include it in the filing to avoid gaps in work authorization.
H-1B Visa Supply Chain Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Supply Chain Director 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, logistics, industrial engineering, or operations management. USCIS evaluates the job duties, not just the title. Employers strengthen the petition by showing the role involves complex vendor negotiations, multi-region inventory strategy, or systems integration that inherently requires degree-level expertise.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Supply Chain Director positions?
Employers in manufacturing, consumer goods, e-commerce, pharmaceuticals, and technology hardware sponsor H-1B petitions for supply chain leadership most frequently. You can verify which companies have filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation code using the OFLC Wage Search, or search Migrate Mate for Supply Chain Director roles filtered by employers with active H-1B filing history.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I change Supply Chain Director roles?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed with USCIS, without waiting for approval, as long as your prior H-1B was approved and you haven't fallen out of status. The new employer must file a fresh I-129 petition covering the specific director-level duties of the new role.
How does prevailing wage affect H-1B sponsorship for this role?
The employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for a Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Manager in the work location, as determined by DOL. The wage level depends on your experience and the complexity of the role. Employers set this through a Labor Condition Application filed with the DOL before submitting the H-1B petition to USCIS. You can look up applicable wage levels using the OFLC Wage Search.
Does my supply chain certification count toward the specialty occupation requirement?
Certifications like APICS CSCP, CLTD, or Six Sigma Black Belt strengthen the petition but don't substitute for a qualifying bachelor's degree. USCIS primarily evaluates whether the role requires a specific academic discipline. If your degree is in a different field, a credentials evaluation showing equivalency, or a combination of education and progressive experience, may support the petition depending on how the employer documents the position.