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Transportation Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain, or a related field. Employers in freight, e-commerce, and third-party logistics sponsor H-1B workers regularly. LCA certification under DOL wage levels determines your offer's compliance before USCIS ever sees the petition.
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Location: McDonough, GA | Department: HDO Operations | Job Type: Full-time | Pay: $21.50-$23.00
About the Role: Your Impact
As a Transportation Specialist, you are a critical link in Wayfair's logistics network, responsible for optimizing the supply chain and ensuring the timely and cost-effective delivery of goods. You are the key contact for coordinating and managing the movement of freight, maintaining precise inventory fidelity in warehouse systems, and proactively resolving transportation issues. Your primary goal is to ensure "perfect" orders run smoothly from the moment they're received at the terminal until they are dispatched for final-mile delivery.
Why Join Our Team? (Your Perks & Growth)
- Competitive Pay: The listed pay rate/range is just the start with potential for OT, shift differential, and bonuses.
- Earn up to a $1,200 Peak Season Bonus on top of your hourly pay — apply today!
- Comprehensive Benefits: Potential for medical, dental, vision, 401 (k) match, and paid time off based on role type.
- Safety First Culture: We are relentlessly focused on a safe work environment for all employees.
- Growth Opportunities: We value data-driven decisions and promote from within, offering clear paths for career advancement in operations, team leadership, and management.
What You’ll Do (Core Responsibilities)
Your duties focus on logistics execution, inventory reconciliation, and route management:
- Route & Dispatch Management: Review and scrub daily route publishing for accuracy, including identifying issues like address discrepancies, cube issues, and geocode problems. Assign drivers and tablets to routes. Oversee loadout processes, including troubleshooting driver questions and managing rescheduled stops.
- Exception & Inventory Reconciliation: Identify and reconcile inbound and outbound exceptions (e.g., damage, short shipments, mis-shipments, overweight cartons). Monitor inventory accuracy and perform regular scrubs of cycle count results. Inventory and process freight returning after a missed or refused delivery.
- Reverse Logistics & Paperwork: Manage reverse logistics by setting up schedules for outgoing freight (returns, liquidation, donation, disposal) and maintaining carrier relationships. Print any necessary paperwork for delivery teams (e.g., BOLs), correcting errors as needed.
- Communication & Reporting: Write and distribute an "end of shift" report to all terminal staff and necessary partner teams. Communicate with routing teams regarding route data, capacity, and stop adjustments. Support Customer Service and other partner teams to maintain high customer satisfaction.
- Operational Support: Assist with direct warehouse tasks (e.g., loading/unloading, deluxing, picking) when staffing levels require additional support. Maintain a clean and organized work area.
What You’ll Need (Minimum Requirements)
- Experience: 2+ years of relevant experience in a similar role is required. Experience in Logistics or Transportation is highly preferred. A BA/BS is preferred.
- Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills with a strong customer-centric approach. Ability to multitask and navigate through various systems and tools. Must be well-organized and detail-oriented.
- Technical Acumen: Comfort with Microsoft Office and learning new technologies. Proficiency with systems like Descartes and other inventory/order processing software is a plus.
- Physical Capability:
- The ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and work a full shift (8+ hours a day) in a dynamic, non-climate-controlled warehouse environment.
- The ability to frequently lift and move merchandise up to 75+ lbs. unassisted.
- Education/Experience (Preferred): High School diploma or GED is preferable. Previous warehouse experience is preferable.
Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities
Wayfair is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Wayfair will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on business operations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
Need Technical Assistance?
For more information about applying for a career at Wayfair, visit our FAQ page here.
About Wayfair Inc.
Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.
No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We’re a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair – and world – for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Your personal data is processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights under applicable privacy and data protection laws, please contact us at dataprotectionofficer@wayfair.com.
Transportation Specialist
Location: McDonough, GA | Department: HDO Operations | Job Type: Full-time | Pay: $21.50-$23.00
About the Role: Your Impact
As a Transportation Specialist, you are a critical link in Wayfair's logistics network, responsible for optimizing the supply chain and ensuring the timely and cost-effective delivery of goods. You are the key contact for coordinating and managing the movement of freight, maintaining precise inventory fidelity in warehouse systems, and proactively resolving transportation issues. Your primary goal is to ensure "perfect" orders run smoothly from the moment they're received at the terminal until they are dispatched for final-mile delivery.
Why Join Our Team? (Your Perks & Growth)
- Competitive Pay: The listed pay rate/range is just the start with potential for OT, shift differential, and bonuses.
- Earn up to a $1,200 Peak Season Bonus on top of your hourly pay — apply today!
- Comprehensive Benefits: Potential for medical, dental, vision, 401 (k) match, and paid time off based on role type.
- Safety First Culture: We are relentlessly focused on a safe work environment for all employees.
- Growth Opportunities: We value data-driven decisions and promote from within, offering clear paths for career advancement in operations, team leadership, and management.
What You’ll Do (Core Responsibilities)
Your duties focus on logistics execution, inventory reconciliation, and route management:
- Route & Dispatch Management: Review and scrub daily route publishing for accuracy, including identifying issues like address discrepancies, cube issues, and geocode problems. Assign drivers and tablets to routes. Oversee loadout processes, including troubleshooting driver questions and managing rescheduled stops.
- Exception & Inventory Reconciliation: Identify and reconcile inbound and outbound exceptions (e.g., damage, short shipments, mis-shipments, overweight cartons). Monitor inventory accuracy and perform regular scrubs of cycle count results. Inventory and process freight returning after a missed or refused delivery.
- Reverse Logistics & Paperwork: Manage reverse logistics by setting up schedules for outgoing freight (returns, liquidation, donation, disposal) and maintaining carrier relationships. Print any necessary paperwork for delivery teams (e.g., BOLs), correcting errors as needed.
- Communication & Reporting: Write and distribute an "end of shift" report to all terminal staff and necessary partner teams. Communicate with routing teams regarding route data, capacity, and stop adjustments. Support Customer Service and other partner teams to maintain high customer satisfaction.
- Operational Support: Assist with direct warehouse tasks (e.g., loading/unloading, deluxing, picking) when staffing levels require additional support. Maintain a clean and organized work area.
What You’ll Need (Minimum Requirements)
- Experience: 2+ years of relevant experience in a similar role is required. Experience in Logistics or Transportation is highly preferred. A BA/BS is preferred.
- Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills with a strong customer-centric approach. Ability to multitask and navigate through various systems and tools. Must be well-organized and detail-oriented.
- Technical Acumen: Comfort with Microsoft Office and learning new technologies. Proficiency with systems like Descartes and other inventory/order processing software is a plus.
- Physical Capability:
- The ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and work a full shift (8+ hours a day) in a dynamic, non-climate-controlled warehouse environment.
- The ability to frequently lift and move merchandise up to 75+ lbs. unassisted.
- Education/Experience (Preferred): High School diploma or GED is preferable. Previous warehouse experience is preferable.
Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities
Wayfair is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Wayfair will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on business operations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
Need Technical Assistance?
For more information about applying for a career at Wayfair, visit our FAQ page here.
About Wayfair Inc.
Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.
No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We’re a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair – and world – for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Your personal data is processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights under applicable privacy and data protection laws, please contact us at dataprotectionofficer@wayfair.com.
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Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires a direct connection between your bachelor's degree field and Transportation Manager duties. A degree in supply chain, logistics, industrial engineering, or business administration with a logistics concentration typically satisfies this. A general management degree alone can trigger an RFE.
Search LCA filings by occupation code
Transportation Manager maps to SOC code 11-3071. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers who have filed LCAs under that code, so you're targeting companies with a documented history of sponsoring this exact role rather than guessing at willingness.
Target E-Verify enrolled freight and 3PL employers
Carriers, third-party logistics firms, and e-commerce fulfillment operators who are E-Verify enrolled handle USCIS employment verification routinely. That infrastructure signals an employer already set up for H-1B compliance, reducing friction when you raise sponsorship during the offer stage.
Understand how DOL wage levels affect your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify your salary at or above the prevailing wage for Transportation Manager in your metro area. Run the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating so you know the Level I through Level IV range and can confirm your offer meets the threshold.
Request a cap-exempt filing if the employer qualifies
Transportation Manager roles at universities, affiliated nonprofits, or government research entities may qualify for cap-exempt H-1B sponsorship, bypassing the annual lottery entirely. If you're evaluating offers from logistics or supply chain roles within higher education systems, ask HR directly whether they file cap-exempt petitions.
Align your job duties with the O*NET profile
Before your employer drafts the H-1B support letter, compare your actual job description against the O*NET occupation profile for Transportation Managers. Gaps between listed duties and the O*NET standard are a common RFE trigger for this role, especially in smaller companies writing their first H-1B petition.
H-1B Visa Transportation Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Transportation Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as logistics, supply chain management, or industrial engineering. USCIS evaluates the specific duties, not just the job title. Roles that accept any degree or substitute extensive experience for a degree without a theoretical body of knowledge requirement are more vulnerable to a specialty occupation RFE.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Transportation Manager positions?
Freight brokerage, e-commerce fulfillment, third-party logistics, port operations, and large retail distribution networks sponsor Transportation Manager H-1B petitions with the most consistency. These industries operate complex, multi-modal supply chains where a degreed manager is a regulatory or operational standard rather than a preference. You can browse verified LCA filings by employer on Migrate Mate to identify companies with a track record in this occupation code.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my job search timeline as a Transportation Manager?
If you need a new H-1B and aren't already in status, your employer must register you during USCIS's annual registration window, typically in March, for an October 1 start date. That gap can run six months or longer. Some Transportation Manager roles at cap-exempt employers, such as university logistics departments, avoid the lottery entirely and can file year-round with faster approval timelines.
What wage level should I expect on my LCA as a Transportation Manager?
DOL assigns LCA wage levels based on your experience, supervisory responsibilities, and the complexity of decisions your role requires. A Transportation Manager overseeing a regional fleet with independent budget authority typically falls at Level III or IV in most metropolitan areas. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for SOC code 11-3071 in your specific work location before accepting an offer.
Can I switch employers mid-H-1B if I get a better Transportation Manager offer?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 allows you to change employers once your I-140 has been approved for 180 days, or if you're transferring to a new employer who files an H-1B transfer petition before your current status expires. Your new employer must file a new LCA and I-129 covering the Transportation Manager role at the new location, including a fresh prevailing wage determination for that worksite.