H-2A Visa Planner Jobs
Planner jobs with H-2A visa sponsorship place you inside agricultural operations coordinating land use, crop scheduling, and resource allocation for U.S. farm employers. H-2A has no annual cap, requires employer-provided housing and transportation, and pays at least the Adverse Effect Wage Rate for your work county.
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The Material Planner will provide buying and planning support to Bonnie’s site leadership team members. As a key part of the supply chain, you will be accountable for coordinating the material requirements planning in support of production schedules for existing and new products, and design changes.
The Material Planner minimizes material inventories while reducing purchasing costs and maximizing customer service. Manages excess and obsolete inventory costs while meeting business objectives. Collaborates heavily with internal and external customer community, including vendors, operations, scheduling, service, QA/QC.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze forecast, actual demand, schedules and inventory and exercise judgment to influence growing and buying decisions.
- Determine material requirements from the growing production schedules.
- Review and analyze weekly raw material, components and finished goods requirements to meet specific schedules.
- Review, prioritize, schedule, and expedite the delivery of material components to meet target dates and prevent stock shortages.
- Generate and release purchase requisitions for procurement through approved/qualified suppliers for both direct and indirect materials and components.
- Raise order fulfillment issues to management and key customers to propose mitigation strategies on a routine (daily/weekly) basis.
- Manage inventory by determining and maintaining optimum quality and cost levels.
- Produce material planning inventory reports and presentations as required.
- Provide management control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
- Develop reports that measure performance and drive change throughout the supply chain.
- Work with other business units on inventory and logistics planning of rollouts, inventory forecasting, yearly cost reduction initiatives, and continuous improvement of quality systems.
- Resolve unclear packing slips, invoices, and memorandums to ensure prompt availability of material and timely payments to vendors.
- Help support and investigate any key issues in weekly cycle count submissions.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while still maintaining quality.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate in an efficient/effective manner.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other personnel and management and ability to work seamlessly with Operations and Sales functions.
- Enterprise thinker – ability to understand how their work fits into/enhances the broader enterprise objectives.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Strong understanding of purchasing systems and tools.
- Good technical knowledge and experience in respective direct material commodities in live goods or horticulture, is preferred.
- Proficient in utilizing ERP systems, Microsoft NAV is preferred.
- Ability to travel up to 10%.
- Creative problem-solving mindset with attention to detail and financial responsibility.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's Degree in supply chain management, logistics, business management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Procurement, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Logistics or Operations related role.
INTRODUCTION
The Material Planner will provide buying and planning support to Bonnie’s site leadership team members. As a key part of the supply chain, you will be accountable for coordinating the material requirements planning in support of production schedules for existing and new products, and design changes.
The Material Planner minimizes material inventories while reducing purchasing costs and maximizing customer service. Manages excess and obsolete inventory costs while meeting business objectives. Collaborates heavily with internal and external customer community, including vendors, operations, scheduling, service, QA/QC.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze forecast, actual demand, schedules and inventory and exercise judgment to influence growing and buying decisions.
- Determine material requirements from the growing production schedules.
- Review and analyze weekly raw material, components and finished goods requirements to meet specific schedules.
- Review, prioritize, schedule, and expedite the delivery of material components to meet target dates and prevent stock shortages.
- Generate and release purchase requisitions for procurement through approved/qualified suppliers for both direct and indirect materials and components.
- Raise order fulfillment issues to management and key customers to propose mitigation strategies on a routine (daily/weekly) basis.
- Manage inventory by determining and maintaining optimum quality and cost levels.
- Produce material planning inventory reports and presentations as required.
- Provide management control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
- Develop reports that measure performance and drive change throughout the supply chain.
- Work with other business units on inventory and logistics planning of rollouts, inventory forecasting, yearly cost reduction initiatives, and continuous improvement of quality systems.
- Resolve unclear packing slips, invoices, and memorandums to ensure prompt availability of material and timely payments to vendors.
- Help support and investigate any key issues in weekly cycle count submissions.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while still maintaining quality.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate in an efficient/effective manner.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other personnel and management and ability to work seamlessly with Operations and Sales functions.
- Enterprise thinker – ability to understand how their work fits into/enhances the broader enterprise objectives.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Strong understanding of purchasing systems and tools.
- Good technical knowledge and experience in respective direct material commodities in live goods or horticulture, is preferred.
- Proficient in utilizing ERP systems, Microsoft NAV is preferred.
- Ability to travel up to 10%.
- Creative problem-solving mindset with attention to detail and financial responsibility.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's Degree in supply chain management, logistics, business management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Procurement, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Logistics or Operations related role.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Planner
Pull your O*NET occupation profile first
H-2A visa petitions require employers to match your duties to an approved agricultural occupation. Pull the O*NET profile for agricultural planners and map your actual tasks to its listed activities before you approach any employer.
Target farms with multi-county planning operations
Employers managing rotational grazing, irrigation scheduling, or multi-site crop programs have the clearest need for a dedicated planner role. These operations file H-2A petitions regularly and are more likely to sponsor a specialized planning position.
Verify your county's AEWR before accepting offers
The Adverse Effect Wage Rate varies by state and resets annually. Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm your work county's current rate so you can evaluate whether an employer's offered wage meets the legal floor before signing.
Search verified H-2A employer listings on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters job listings by H-2A sponsorship status so you don't waste time on employers who can't legally hire you. Search for Planner roles directly and contact employers with active or recent H-2A filing history.
Confirm the job order covers planning duties specifically
DOL requires employers to file a job order that describes actual job duties. Ask to review it before accepting an offer. If the order lists only field labor, your planning responsibilities may not be covered and USCIS can deny the petition.
Get housing details in writing before the petition is filed
H-2A employers must provide free housing that meets DOL standards. Request the housing location, type, and inspection status before your employer submits the I-129 petition to USCIS. Unresolved housing issues can delay or invalidate your petition.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Planner jobs that offer H-2A visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search for Planner roles with confirmed H-2A sponsorship. Standard job boards don't filter by visa type, so you can't tell which employers have actually filed H-2A petitions. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with active H-2A filing history, letting you focus on operations that are already set up to sponsor agricultural workers.
What are the employer's obligations under H-2A for a Planner position?
Your employer must provide free housing that meets DOL health and safety standards, cover inbound and outbound transportation costs, and pay at least the Adverse Effect Wage Rate for your work county or the prevailing wage, whichever is higher. They also must file the labor condition documentation with DOL and submit Form I-129 to USCIS on your behalf before your start date.
Does my agricultural planning background qualify as a specialty occupation under H-2A?
H-2A doesn't use the specialty occupation standard that applies to H-1B visa. It covers temporary or seasonal agricultural labor, including planning and coordination roles tied directly to crop cycles, land management, or farm operations. What matters is that the duties are genuinely agricultural and the position is seasonal or tied to a defined contract period, not permanent ongoing employment.
How long does the H-2A petition process take for a Planner role?
Employers must file the job order with the State Workforce Agency at least 60 days before the start date, and the DOL application at least 45 days before. USCIS then processes Form I-129 for the actual visa petition. Total employer-side lead time is typically 75 to 90 days before your intended start date, so the offer and filing process must begin well in advance.