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Supply Chain Planner roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations, logistics, or a related field. Employers in manufacturing, retail, and technology regularly file LCAs for this title. The annual H-1B cap is 85,000 slots, with registration opening each spring.
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Get Access To All JobsWe are the people who give possibilities purpose
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.
Job Description
The Supply Chain Planner is responsible for end-to-end (E2E) production planning execution within SAP PPDS, ensuring factory schedules are achievable, materials are available, and production flow is optimized. This role supports the Master Scheduler, services daily production needs, and plays a critical role in operational excellence through Lean thinking, KPI ownership, and strong cross functional collaboration. The BD Planner ensures schedule integrity by creating and maintaining planned and production orders in SAP, monitoring raw material/component availability, and driving adherence to factory flow and planning standards.
Key Responsibilities
Production Planning & Scheduling
- Create, release, and manage planned and production orders in SAP PPDS
- Execute detailed schedule planning aligned with the Master Production Schedule (MPS)
- Support the Master Scheduler by translating the demand plan into executable factory schedules.
- Maintain schedule stability while responding to exceptions and production changes
- Ensure alignment between capacity, material availability, and production sequencing
- Monitor capacity loading on assigned production lines and forecast.
End-to-End (E2E) Planning Ownership
- Own the E2E planning process from order creation through execution and schedule completion
- Review and validate raw material and component availability for all scheduled orders
- Proactively identify shortages, constraints, and risks; coordinate mitigation plans with Supply Chain, Procurement, and Operations
- Drive schedule adherence and service level performance
Factory Flow & Operational Excellence
- Serve as a key contributor to factory flow optimization
- Apply Lean Manufacturing and OPEX principles to improve planning effectiveness, reduce waste, and improve schedule reliability
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to planning accuracy, throughput, and lead time reduction
- Ensure planning standards, work instructions, and ERP practices are followed consistently
Performance Management & KPI Ownership
- Track, analyze, and report planning and production KPIs including (but not limited to):
- Schedule adherence
- On-time start/finish
- Material availability
- Throughput and flow performance
- PPA
- Attend and present KPIs at Tier meetings (Tier 2)
- Provide clear data-driven insights and corrective actions to support operations and leadership decisions
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Act as a key planning interface with:
- Production
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Supply Chain
- Materials Management
- Master Scheduling
- Support daily production execution issues and short-term recovery planning
- Communicate priorities, risks, and changes clearly to stakeholders
- Ensure personal and company compliance with all Federal, State, local and company regulations, policies and procedures for Health, Safety and Environmental compliance.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Technical & Systems Skills
- Strong experience with SAP (PPDS preferred)
- Solid understanding of ERP planning logic, order structures, and master data
- Experience creating and managing production and planned orders within an ERP system
Planning & Manufacturing Knowledge
- Strong background in production planning and scheduling
- Understanding of E2E supply chain planning
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, OPEX, and continuous improvement terminology
- Experience working in a factory / manufacturing environment
Soft Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills, including presenting data and KPIs to operational teams
- Detail-oriented with a disciplined, process-focused mindset
- Collaborative team player with the ability to influence without authority
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field
- 5 Years experience in Production Planning
- Experience supporting Master Scheduling or S&OP processes
- Experience in high-mix or complex manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with Tiered Accountability (Tier meetings)
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing practices
- Fully bilingual in Spanish and English
- Excellent analytical and communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Subject Matter expert in SAP/PPDS/MRP is a must.
Why Join Us?
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Primary Work Location
USA TX - El Paso - Northwestern Dr.
We are the people who give possibilities purpose
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.
Job Description
The Supply Chain Planner is responsible for end-to-end (E2E) production planning execution within SAP PPDS, ensuring factory schedules are achievable, materials are available, and production flow is optimized. This role supports the Master Scheduler, services daily production needs, and plays a critical role in operational excellence through Lean thinking, KPI ownership, and strong cross functional collaboration. The BD Planner ensures schedule integrity by creating and maintaining planned and production orders in SAP, monitoring raw material/component availability, and driving adherence to factory flow and planning standards.
Key Responsibilities
Production Planning & Scheduling
- Create, release, and manage planned and production orders in SAP PPDS
- Execute detailed schedule planning aligned with the Master Production Schedule (MPS)
- Support the Master Scheduler by translating the demand plan into executable factory schedules.
- Maintain schedule stability while responding to exceptions and production changes
- Ensure alignment between capacity, material availability, and production sequencing
- Monitor capacity loading on assigned production lines and forecast.
End-to-End (E2E) Planning Ownership
- Own the E2E planning process from order creation through execution and schedule completion
- Review and validate raw material and component availability for all scheduled orders
- Proactively identify shortages, constraints, and risks; coordinate mitigation plans with Supply Chain, Procurement, and Operations
- Drive schedule adherence and service level performance
Factory Flow & Operational Excellence
- Serve as a key contributor to factory flow optimization
- Apply Lean Manufacturing and OPEX principles to improve planning effectiveness, reduce waste, and improve schedule reliability
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to planning accuracy, throughput, and lead time reduction
- Ensure planning standards, work instructions, and ERP practices are followed consistently
Performance Management & KPI Ownership
- Track, analyze, and report planning and production KPIs including (but not limited to):
- Schedule adherence
- On-time start/finish
- Material availability
- Throughput and flow performance
- PPA
- Attend and present KPIs at Tier meetings (Tier 2)
- Provide clear data-driven insights and corrective actions to support operations and leadership decisions
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Act as a key planning interface with:
- Production
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Supply Chain
- Materials Management
- Master Scheduling
- Support daily production execution issues and short-term recovery planning
- Communicate priorities, risks, and changes clearly to stakeholders
- Ensure personal and company compliance with all Federal, State, local and company regulations, policies and procedures for Health, Safety and Environmental compliance.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Technical & Systems Skills
- Strong experience with SAP (PPDS preferred)
- Solid understanding of ERP planning logic, order structures, and master data
- Experience creating and managing production and planned orders within an ERP system
Planning & Manufacturing Knowledge
- Strong background in production planning and scheduling
- Understanding of E2E supply chain planning
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, OPEX, and continuous improvement terminology
- Experience working in a factory / manufacturing environment
Soft Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills, including presenting data and KPIs to operational teams
- Detail-oriented with a disciplined, process-focused mindset
- Collaborative team player with the ability to influence without authority
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field
- 5 Years experience in Production Planning
- Experience supporting Master Scheduling or S&OP processes
- Experience in high-mix or complex manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with Tiered Accountability (Tier meetings)
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing practices
- Fully bilingual in Spanish and English
- Excellent analytical and communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Subject Matter expert in SAP/PPDS/MRP is a must.
Why Join Us?
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Primary Work Location
USA TX - El Paso - Northwestern Dr.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Supply Chain Planner
Verify your degree aligns with the role
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to supply chain planning. A logistics, industrial engineering, or operations management degree is straightforward. A business degree without supply chain coursework can trigger an RFE, so gather transcripts that show relevant coursework before applying.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the Level I through Level IV prevailing wages for Supply Chain Planner in your target metro. Your offer letter must meet or exceed the certified LCA wage, so knowing the floor protects you during salary discussions.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Filter for Supply Chain Planner roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active LCA filings for this occupation code. Employers already in the DOL system move faster and face fewer delays than first-time H-1B filers.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer
Any employer sponsoring your H-1B must complete Form I-9 verification. Ask HR directly whether they're enrolled in E-Verify before you negotiate. Unenrolled employers can still sponsor H-1Bs, but enrollment signals the compliance infrastructure needed for a smooth filing.
Understand cap-gap coverage if you're on OPT
If your OPT expires before October 1 and your H-1B petition is selected in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization. Confirm with your employer that they'll file before your OPT end date so the cap-gap bridge applies without a gap in employment.
Request premium processing for time-sensitive starts
USCIS premium processing guarantees a 15-business-day adjudication decision on your I-129 petition. For supply chain roles with hard project start dates or fiscal-year headcount windows, ask your employer to elect premium processing so hiring timelines don't slip.
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Find Supply Chain Planner JobsSupply Chain Planner H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Supply Chain Planner role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Supply Chain Planner qualifies as a specialty occupation because the role typically requires at least a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations research, industrial engineering, or a closely related field. USCIS evaluates the degree requirement against the specific duties in your offer letter, so the job description must reference analytical, forecasting, or procurement responsibilities that a generalist degree wouldn't cover.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for Supply Chain Planner positions?
Manufacturing, consumer electronics, retail, pharmaceuticals, and e-commerce logistics are the sectors with the highest volume of LCA filings for supply chain planning roles. Companies managing complex global supplier networks or just-in-time production schedules have the most consistent need. You can find employers actively filing for this occupation on Migrate Mate, filtered by industry and location.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Supply Chain Planner offers?
Before your employer files the LCA with DOL, they must certify they'll pay you at or above the prevailing wage for the occupation in your work location. Prevailing wages are tiered by experience level using the OFLC Wage Search. Entry-level placements are set at Level I, while senior planners with forecasting or vendor management scope typically fall at Level II or Level III.
Can a staffing agency sponsor an H-1B for a Supply Chain Planner role?
Yes, but USCIS scrutinizes third-party placement arrangements more heavily than direct-hire sponsorships. The agency must demonstrate it controls the work conditions, and the end client must provide a letter confirming the placement. For supply chain roles, direct sponsorship from the operating company is more straightforward and less likely to attract a Request for Evidence.
What happens to my H-1B if my employer goes through a supply chain reorganization or layoff?
If your position is eliminated, you have a 60-day grace period under USCIS rules to find a new employer, file a change of status, or depart the U.S. A new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition that lets you start working once the receipt notice is issued, without waiting for full approval. Acting quickly and documenting your job search protects your status during this window.
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