H-1B Visa Supply Chain Lead Jobs
Supply Chain Lead roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations, engineering, or a related field. Employers in manufacturing, logistics, retail, and tech regularly file H-1B petitions for this title. The annual cap and lottery apply, so timing your job search around the October 1 start date matters.
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Get Access To All JobsJob ID: 636558
Type: Part-time
Location: Fort Wayne, IN 46803
Departments: Supply Chain
Date Published: September 17, 2026
End Date: 09-24-2026
Job Description
Supply Chain Associate
2230 Meyer Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46803
INFT3 Strategic Account Store
Part-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 5:00pm
10 - 28 hours/week
Overview:
Embark on a dynamic journey as a Part-time Supply Chain Associate, where every day offers a new opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of supply chain excellence. In addition to managing inventory, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting business-to-business operations by administering procurement, sourcing, and quoting functions that seamlessly meet the needs of our customers and drive the success of their business. This position is for our branch located at 2230 Meyer Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46803. This position may offer a flexible schedule after a period of onboarding, training, and meeting performance goals.
Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Managing branch inventory levels
- Administering procurement functions, including purchase orders and backorder management
- Estimating/quoting prices and sourcing product
- Coordinating resources to respond to customer supply chain needs
- Supporting accounts receivable activities
- Making deliveries with a company vehicle as necessary
- Performing other duties as needed to ensure branch success
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:
- 18 years of age or older, due to the nature of work
- Possess a current full valid driver's license issued in the country where the job is located (including successful completion of any applicable graduated license program for your state or province) as well as the ability to meet our driving record requirements to use a company vehicle, as needed
- Possess or are working towards a degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Management, Marketing, Sales or related field of study OR have customer service or industry related work experience
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient computer skills
- Highly motivated, self-directed and customer service oriented
- Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
- Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
- Exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills
- Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
- Lift, slide, carry and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 75lbs
- Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT:
Our mission within Fastenal's School of Business is to collaboratively maximize the potential of each employee by consistently providing efficient, effective, and engaging learning opportunities to drive improved work performance. The experience includes on-the-job, online, instructor led classroom and virtual trainings which will equip you with the knowledge, skills and strategies to be successful in your role and grow with the company.
About us:
Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.
As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.
PART-TIME BENEFIT:
Fastenal offers a 401(k) with an employer contribution.
Please respond by 09-24-2026.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job ID: 636558
Type: Part-time
Location: Fort Wayne, IN 46803
Departments: Supply Chain
Date Published: September 17, 2026
End Date: 09-24-2026
Job Description
Supply Chain Associate
2230 Meyer Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46803
INFT3 Strategic Account Store
Part-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 5:00pm
10 - 28 hours/week
Overview:
Embark on a dynamic journey as a Part-time Supply Chain Associate, where every day offers a new opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of supply chain excellence. In addition to managing inventory, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting business-to-business operations by administering procurement, sourcing, and quoting functions that seamlessly meet the needs of our customers and drive the success of their business. This position is for our branch located at 2230 Meyer Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46803. This position may offer a flexible schedule after a period of onboarding, training, and meeting performance goals.
Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Managing branch inventory levels
- Administering procurement functions, including purchase orders and backorder management
- Estimating/quoting prices and sourcing product
- Coordinating resources to respond to customer supply chain needs
- Supporting accounts receivable activities
- Making deliveries with a company vehicle as necessary
- Performing other duties as needed to ensure branch success
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:
- 18 years of age or older, due to the nature of work
- Possess a current full valid driver's license issued in the country where the job is located (including successful completion of any applicable graduated license program for your state or province) as well as the ability to meet our driving record requirements to use a company vehicle, as needed
- Possess or are working towards a degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Management, Marketing, Sales or related field of study OR have customer service or industry related work experience
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient computer skills
- Highly motivated, self-directed and customer service oriented
- Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
- Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
- Exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills
- Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
- Lift, slide, carry and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 75lbs
- Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT:
Our mission within Fastenal's School of Business is to collaboratively maximize the potential of each employee by consistently providing efficient, effective, and engaging learning opportunities to drive improved work performance. The experience includes on-the-job, online, instructor led classroom and virtual trainings which will equip you with the knowledge, skills and strategies to be successful in your role and grow with the company.
About us:
Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.
As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.
PART-TIME BENEFIT:
Fastenal offers a 401(k) with an employer contribution.
Please respond by 09-24-2026.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Supply Chain Lead
Verify your role meets specialty occupation
Pull the O*NET profile for Supply Chain Lead and confirm your job duties align with the listed knowledge requirements. A role that accepts any bachelor's degree regardless of field can fail USCIS's specialty occupation test at adjudication.
Document your degree equivalency early
If your supply chain or engineering degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation before you start interviewing. USCIS accepts three years of relevant work experience as a substitute for each year of missing formal education.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Supply Chain Lead roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this title, so you're spending your time on companies that have already cleared the DOL step for this exact occupation.
Ask about cap-exempt status before accepting
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and certain government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt, meaning your petition bypasses the lottery. Supply chain roles at hospital systems or research institutions can qualify, so confirm the employer's cap status during final-round interviews.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier in your offer
Look up the Level I through Level IV wage for your specific SOC code and work location using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the certified LCA wage or USCIS will deny the petition.
File premium processing if your OPT end date is tight
USCIS offers premium processing on Form I-129 that guarantees a decision within 15 business days. If your OPT expires within a few months of the H-1B cap filing window, premium processing is the practical way to avoid a status gap.
H-1B Visa Supply Chain Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Supply Chain Lead role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, if the position requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as supply chain management, industrial engineering, logistics, or operations management. The job description and internal employer requirements need to reflect that a specific degree is mandatory, not merely preferred. Roles where any bachelor's degree qualifies are more vulnerable to specialty occupation challenges during USCIS adjudication.
How do I find employers that actively sponsor H-1B visas for supply chain roles?
Migrate Mate lets you search Supply Chain Lead positions filtered by employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history. This saves time by surfacing companies that have already gone through the DOL certification process for this job title rather than relying on guesswork or employer claims during interviews.
Can I use my OPT STEM extension while waiting for an H-1B cap decision?
Yes, if your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and your role falls under a STEM-designated Classification of Instructional Programs code. Supply chain and operations roles tied to engineering or computer science degrees often qualify. Your STEM OPT extension can bridge the gap between your initial OPT end date and your H-1B start date of October 1 if your petition is selected in the lottery.
What happens to my H-1B petition if my employer changes the Supply Chain Lead role after filing?
Material changes to the job duties, work location, or salary after USCIS approves the petition can require your employer to file an amended H-1B petition. Moving to a worksite in a different metropolitan statistical area triggers a new LCA with DOL. Minor duty adjustments within the same occupational category generally don't require an amendment, but your employer's immigration counsel should confirm.
Does Supply Chain Lead experience outside the U.S. count toward H-1B eligibility?
Yes. USCIS accepts foreign work experience as evidence of specialty occupation qualifications, and under the three-for-one equivalency rule, three years of progressive supply chain experience can substitute for one year of a U.S. bachelor's degree. International experience managing vendors, logistics networks, or procurement teams is directly relevant and should be documented in support letters from former employers.