J-1 Visa Supply Chain Jobs

Supply chain roles in the United States are available to exchange visitors through the J-1 Trainee and Intern program categories, both requiring a designated sponsor organization to issue your DS-2019. Finding a host employer willing to support J-1 sponsorship is your first hurdle, this page lists positions where that groundwork is already in place.

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Overview

Open Jobs271+
Top Visa TypeJ-1
Work Type91% On-site
Top LocationNew York, NY
Most JobsBioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.

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Regal Rexnord Corporation
Supply Chain Co-Op
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Regal Rexnord Corporation
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Supply Chain Co-Op
Regal Rexnord Corporation
Florence, Kentucky
Procurement & Supply Chain
Supply Chain
Not listed
On-Site
Associate's

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Karma Automotive
Supply Chain AI & Automation Intern
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Supply Chain AI & Automation Intern
Karma Automotive
Irvine, California
Procurement & Supply Chain
Data Science & Analytics
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Business Analysis
Supply Chain
Data Science
Automation QA
$25/hr - $35/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
201-500

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Samsara Inc.
Digital Innovation Co-Op – Supply Chain
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Samsara Inc.
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Digital Innovation Co-Op – Supply Chain
Samsara Inc.
Remote
Data Science & Analytics
Procurement & Supply Chain
Business Analysis
Data Science
Supply Chain
Revenue Operations & Enablement
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Remote (US)
Associate's

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bioMerieux
Supply Chain Intern
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Added 1w ago
Supply Chain Intern
bioMerieux
Salt Lake City, Utah
Procurement & Supply Chain
Business Operations
Data Science & Analytics
Supply Chain
Data Analytics
$20/hr
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Expeditors International Of Washington, Inc.
Logistics & Supply Chain Intern - Buffalo NY
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Logistics & Supply Chain Intern - Buffalo NY
Expeditors International Of Washington, Inc.
Buffalo, New York
Procurement & Supply Chain
Logistics & Fleet Management
Supply Chain
$36,440/yr
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Tips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Supply Chain

Align your training plan with actual duties

Your designated sponsor requires a detailed Training Plan outlining specific supply chain competencies you'll develop. Vague plans citing generic logistics tasks get rejected. Map each phase to measurable outcomes like procurement cycle management or inventory optimization.

Distinguish Intern from Trainee eligibility early

Intern status requires current enrollment in a degree program. Trainee status requires either a degree plus one year of relevant experience, or five years of supply chain work experience. Confirming which category fits you before contacting host employers prevents avoidable offer collapses.

Target host employers with existing compliance infrastructure

Host organizations must sign your Training Plan and accept oversight from your designated sponsor. Smaller importers and distributors often lack the HR capacity for this. Mid-size manufacturers, 3PL providers, and multinationals with international workforce programs are more reliably equipped.

Search Migrate Mate for J-1-aligned supply chain roles

Use Migrate Mate to filter supply chain positions at employers who have supported exchange visitor placements. This reduces time spent on outreach to hosts unfamiliar with DS-2019 requirements or sponsor compliance obligations in operations and logistics settings.

Check the home residency requirement before accepting offers

Supply chain Trainees sponsored through certain government-funded programs may trigger the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). Confirm with your designated sponsor whether your funding source or nationality creates this obligation before signing any offer letter.

Verify wage compliance against DOL benchmarks

Your host employer must pay J-1 exchange visitors wages comparable to U.S. workers in the same role. Run the job title through O*NET to confirm the Standard Occupational Classification code, then validate the offered wage against the OFLC Wage Search for that location.

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Supply Chain J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

Which J-1 program category applies to supply chain roles?

Most supply chain positions fall under the Trainee category if you hold a degree and at least one year of relevant experience, or five years of work experience without a degree. Current students completing a degree in logistics, operations, or business may qualify under the Intern category instead. Your designated sponsor confirms which category applies based on your credentials and the host employer's training plan.

Who actually sponsors a J-1 visa for supply chain positions, the employer or a separate organization?

The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not the hiring employer. Organizations such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, and AIPT issue the DS-2019 form that makes the visa possible. The host employer where you work is legally distinct from the sponsor. Both parties must agree to their respective obligations before your application proceeds.

How do I find supply chain employers open to hosting J-1 exchange visitors?

Most job boards don't filter by J-1 compatibility, which means significant outreach goes to hosts unfamiliar with DS-2019 obligations or Training Plan requirements. Migrate Mate surfaces supply chain roles at employers who have engaged with exchange visitor programs, letting you prioritize outreach to hosts already comfortable with the sponsorship structure.

What does a valid J-1 Training Plan need to cover for a supply chain role?

Your designated sponsor requires a phased Training Plan describing specific skills and tasks you'll practice, the supervision structure, and measurable learning outcomes tied to supply chain functions. Generic descriptions of warehouse or procurement duties are typically rejected. Plans that specify rotations across sourcing, demand planning, or logistics operations with defined timelines and supervisors are more likely to be approved.

Can a J-1 supply chain placement lead to longer-term work authorization in the United States?

J-1 status is temporary and program-specific. It doesn't convert directly to work authorization. Some exchange visitors transition to H-1B or other employer-sponsored status after completing their program, but that requires a separate application process and an employer willing to petition. If a two-year home residency requirement applies to your J-1, you must satisfy or waive it before changing to most other visa categories.

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