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Supply Planner roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations, or a related field. Employers in manufacturing, retail, and logistics regularly file H-1B petitions for this role, and the annual 85,000-cap lottery applies to most private-sector positions.
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Location: Plano, TX (Onsite)
Employment: 12+ month contract to (hire + multi-extension capability)
Rate: 36.00/hr. W2
About The Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented, highly analytical Supply Chain & Demand Planning Analyst to manage operational activities for several major national retail accounts (including key partnerships with sales, logistics, and retail management). In this role, you will be directly responsible for weekly demand forecasting, sales trend reporting, customer order execution, and root-cause analysis. You will work closely with cross-functional teams—including Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Order Management, and Logistics—to drive sales revenue, ensure on-time customer delivery, and optimize profitability.
Note: This position is intended for long-term stability with multi-year engagement and extension potential.
Top Core Competencies
- Demand Planning & Forecasting: 3–10 years of experience managing weekly demand forecasts, sell-through analysis, and sales-to-actual variance reporting.
- Intermediate to Advanced Excel: High proficiency with complex formulas, large manual dataset manipulation, and data modeling. (Macro/VBA programming is a strong plus).
- Communication & Collaboration: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interface effectively across internal business units and national retail partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Weekly Demand Forecasting: Maintain and update weekly demand forecasts within supply chain systems; monitor sales-to-actual trends to drive baseline KPI improvements.
- Order & Logistics Management: Oversee the end-to-end shipment lifecycle to ensure orders are processed and delivered on time to meet customer-requested delivery dates.
- Root-Cause Analysis: Conduct root-cause analysis on order, delivery, or inventory discrepancies to resolve customer fulfillment issues promptly.
- Process Improvement & Analytics: Analyze customer sell-through data, track inventory health, and implement process improvements across retail accounts.
- Cross-Functional Relationship Management: Maintain strong relationships with external retail account representatives and internal teams across Sales, Logistics, Marketing, and Order Management.
- Reporting: Compile, maintain, and publish regular KPI reports, production schedules, and shipment summaries.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: 3 to 10 years of professional experience in Supply Chain, Operations, or Demand Planning. (Retail client experience preferred).
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field required (or equivalent professional experience).
- Technical Skills:
- Advanced Excel: Proficient in complex data functions, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, Pivot Tables, and working with large manual spreadsheets.
- Knowledge or experience with VBA / Macro programming is a major plus.
- Experience with SAP, BW, or BI tools is highly preferred.
- Soft Skills & Attributes:
- High attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and rigorous follow-up capabilities.
- Ability to learn complex, manual spreadsheet models quickly.
- Strong problem-solving mindset with a willingness to work hard and adapt to overtime (OT) needs during peak operational cycles. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-cultural corporate environment.
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Supply Chain & Demand Planning Analyst
Location: Plano, TX (Onsite)
Employment: 12+ month contract to (hire + multi-extension capability)
Rate: 36.00/hr. W2
About The Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented, highly analytical Supply Chain & Demand Planning Analyst to manage operational activities for several major national retail accounts (including key partnerships with sales, logistics, and retail management). In this role, you will be directly responsible for weekly demand forecasting, sales trend reporting, customer order execution, and root-cause analysis. You will work closely with cross-functional teams—including Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Order Management, and Logistics—to drive sales revenue, ensure on-time customer delivery, and optimize profitability.
Note: This position is intended for long-term stability with multi-year engagement and extension potential.
Top Core Competencies
- Demand Planning & Forecasting: 3–10 years of experience managing weekly demand forecasts, sell-through analysis, and sales-to-actual variance reporting.
- Intermediate to Advanced Excel: High proficiency with complex formulas, large manual dataset manipulation, and data modeling. (Macro/VBA programming is a strong plus).
- Communication & Collaboration: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interface effectively across internal business units and national retail partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Weekly Demand Forecasting: Maintain and update weekly demand forecasts within supply chain systems; monitor sales-to-actual trends to drive baseline KPI improvements.
- Order & Logistics Management: Oversee the end-to-end shipment lifecycle to ensure orders are processed and delivered on time to meet customer-requested delivery dates.
- Root-Cause Analysis: Conduct root-cause analysis on order, delivery, or inventory discrepancies to resolve customer fulfillment issues promptly.
- Process Improvement & Analytics: Analyze customer sell-through data, track inventory health, and implement process improvements across retail accounts.
- Cross-Functional Relationship Management: Maintain strong relationships with external retail account representatives and internal teams across Sales, Logistics, Marketing, and Order Management.
- Reporting: Compile, maintain, and publish regular KPI reports, production schedules, and shipment summaries.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: 3 to 10 years of professional experience in Supply Chain, Operations, or Demand Planning. (Retail client experience preferred).
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field required (or equivalent professional experience).
- Technical Skills:
- Advanced Excel: Proficient in complex data functions, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, Pivot Tables, and working with large manual spreadsheets.
- Knowledge or experience with VBA / Macro programming is a major plus.
- Experience with SAP, BW, or BI tools is highly preferred.
- Soft Skills & Attributes:
- High attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and rigorous follow-up capabilities.
- Ability to learn complex, manual spreadsheet models quickly.
- Strong problem-solving mindset with a willingness to work hard and adapt to overtime (OT) needs during peak operational cycles. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-cultural corporate environment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Supply Planner
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to supply planning work. A degree in supply chain, industrial engineering, or operations research maps cleanly. Business administration degrees sometimes draw RFEs, so gather course transcripts showing quantitative coursework before applying.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Supply Planner roles by employers who have previously filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation. Prior LCA activity signals an established H-1B sponsorship process, reducing delays from employers learning the system for the first time.
Check prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Your offered salary must meet the DOL wage level for your metro area and job title. Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC code 13-1023 before you negotiate, so you know the floor your employer must certify on the LCA.
Clarify sponsorship scope during the offer stage
Ask explicitly whether the employer covers premium processing fees and attorney costs. Supply chain roles often sit in procurement or operations budgets, and some employers charge these back to employees. Get the cost-sharing arrangement in writing before accepting.
Time your job search around the H-1B lottery window
USCIS opens H-1B registration in March each year for an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT, a job offer accepted in January through March lets your employer register in the same cycle, avoiding a full extra year of waiting.
Document software proficiency for RFE defense
Supply Planner roles sometimes draw specialty occupation RFEs because the title can overlap with general coordinator work. Keep records of your ERP system experience, SAP or Oracle certifications, and statistical forecasting methods to support the degree-nexus argument if USCIS requests evidence.
H-1B Visa Supply Planner: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Supply Planner role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, Supply Planner positions typically qualify when the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations research, industrial engineering, or a closely related field. USCIS evaluates each petition individually, so job descriptions that list a degree as preferred rather than required can create problems. Make sure your offer letter and the employer's internal job posting both state that a specific degree is required.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Supply Planner roles?
Manufacturing, consumer goods, pharmaceutical, and large retail companies file H-1B petitions for Supply Planners regularly because demand forecasting and inventory optimization at scale require specialized training. Defense contractors and medical device manufacturers also sponsor frequently due to complex regulatory supply chains. You can browse verified H-1B sponsoring employers for this role directly on Migrate Mate, filtered by industry and location.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement affect Supply Planner job offers?
Before your employer files the LCA, DOL requires them to certify that your salary meets the prevailing wage for Supply Planners in your specific metropolitan area. Wage levels vary significantly by region. You can look up the applicable wage floor using the OFLC Wage Search with SOC code 13-1023 before entering salary discussions, which puts you in a stronger negotiating position and helps you screen out employers offering below the minimum.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Supply Planner employer mid-year?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as the new I-129 petition is filed with USCIS, without waiting for approval, as long as you've been in valid H-1B status and your previous status was lawfully maintained. The new employer must file a new LCA and I-129 covering the Supply Planner role at the new worksite, including the correct prevailing wage for that location.
What's the difference between cap-subject and cap-exempt H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Most private-sector Supply Planner positions are cap-subject, meaning your employer must enter the annual H-1B lottery in March for an October 1 start. Cap-exempt employers, such as universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government research entities, can file year-round with no lottery. Supply chain roles at these organizations exist but are less common. If you're currently on OPT and not selected in the lottery, your OPT remains valid until it expires regardless of the lottery outcome.