J-1 Visa Supply Chain Associate Jobs
Supply Chain Associate roles in the U.S. suit J-1 visa exchange visitors in the Intern or Trainee category, depending on whether you're currently enrolled in a degree program or an early-career professional. A designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and arranges sponsorship, while the host employer provides your structured training environment.
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Global logistics and supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment; all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. We move freight, provide regulatory compliance services, and bring supply chain stability to our customers.
Job Description
Want to help others get the healthcare and retail products they need? Support a new tech product launch? Move the machinery that will power a new plant or improve our planet’s wellness? That’s what we do…
Connect with us to learn more about what makes Expeditors unique…
You’d be surprised how far we’ll go for you!
Qualifications
Friendly, positive attitude
Passion for learning
Collaborative spirit for listening and communicating
Motivated to be efficient, effective and always improving
Highly organized with solid computer skills
Demonstrate sense of urgency & attention to detail in everything you do
Position is on-site - candidate must be located in Western New York State
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Our Mission
To set the standard for excellence in global logistics and customer service, through total commitment to quality in people and services, with superior financial results.
Our Culture
Around the office, you can feel a great sense of pride in our work, energy in what we do, and focus on building strong relationships with our customers. Leadership, teamwork, and trust are the prevailing winds that drive rewarding careers—and our great company—forward. While our offices are neat and our dress professional, we love curiosity and aren’t afraid to have a little fun.
Our Vision
To provide unlimited opportunity for our people to grow their knowledge, contribution and compensation.
Starting pay is $17.50 per hour during internship period
See https://www.expeditors.com/videos/ for more on what we do!
Company Description
Global logistics and supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment; all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. We move freight, provide regulatory compliance services, and bring supply chain stability to our customers.
Job Description
Want to help others get the healthcare and retail products they need? Support a new tech product launch? Move the machinery that will power a new plant or improve our planet’s wellness? That’s what we do…
Connect with us to learn more about what makes Expeditors unique…
You’d be surprised how far we’ll go for you!
Qualifications
Friendly, positive attitude
Passion for learning
Collaborative spirit for listening and communicating
Motivated to be efficient, effective and always improving
Highly organized with solid computer skills
Demonstrate sense of urgency & attention to detail in everything you do
Position is on-site - candidate must be located in Western New York State
Additional Information
Our Mission
To set the standard for excellence in global logistics and customer service, through total commitment to quality in people and services, with superior financial results.
Our Culture
Around the office, you can feel a great sense of pride in our work, energy in what we do, and focus on building strong relationships with our customers. Leadership, teamwork, and trust are the prevailing winds that drive rewarding careers—and our great company—forward. While our offices are neat and our dress professional, we love curiosity and aren’t afraid to have a little fun.
Our Vision
To provide unlimited opportunity for our people to grow their knowledge, contribution and compensation.
Starting pay is $17.50 per hour during internship period
See https://www.expeditors.com/videos/ for more on what we do!
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Supply Chain Associate
Match your category to your credentials
The J-1 Intern category requires current enrollment in a degree program abroad, while Trainee status fits professionals with a relevant degree or one year of work experience. Applying under the wrong category gets your DS-2019 application rejected before it reaches a host employer.
Frame your training plan around supply chain functions
Designated sponsors require a detailed training plan (Form DS-7002) before issuing a DS-2019. Outline specific rotations, such as procurement, inventory management, demand forecasting, or logistics coordination, so your plan reflects actual supply chain competencies rather than generic administrative tasks.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned host employers
Host employers rarely advertise J-1 openings through standard job boards. Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers in manufacturing, logistics, and retail sectors who have structured internship or trainee programs compatible with J-1 sponsorship requirements.
Check whether your host employer uses E-Verify
Many designated sponsors require host employers to be enrolled in E-Verify before they'll place an exchange visitor. Confirm this during your interview process, since discovering the gap after a verbal offer delays placement and may require finding an alternative host.
Verify prevailing wage compliance before accepting an offer
Your J-1 host employer must pay wages commensurate with U.S. workers in the same role and location. Cross-reference your offered compensation against the OFLC Wage Search for your SOC code and metro area before your training plan is submitted to the designated sponsor.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement early
Government-funded exchange programs and certain skill categories trigger a two-year home country residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). For supply chain roles, this mainly affects trainees whose home governments fund their placement. Confirm your eligibility for a J-1 waiver before planning any H-1B visa or green card pathway.
Supply Chain Associate J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Supply Chain Associate role?
It depends on your status at the time of placement. If you're currently enrolled in a degree program abroad, the J-1 Intern category applies. If you've already graduated and have at least one year of relevant supply chain work experience, you qualify for the Trainee category. Both categories allow rotations across procurement, inventory, logistics, and operations functions.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for a supply chain position?
Your J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or AIPT, not the employer where you'll work. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019 form, oversees your training plan, and monitors compliance throughout your program. The company hosting you is the host employer, not the visa sponsor.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to host J-1 exchange visitors in supply chain roles?
Most host employers don't advertise J-1 openings on standard job boards, which makes them difficult to find through conventional searches. Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for U.S. employers in logistics, manufacturing, and retail who have structured programs compatible with J-1 sponsorship requirements, narrowing your search to genuinely viable opportunities.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect supply chain trainees?
It can. The requirement under INA Section 212(e) applies if your training is funded by your home government or if your occupation appears on the State Department's skills list for your country. Supply chain roles in certain developing economies may trigger this requirement. If it applies, you'll need a waiver before transitioning to H-1B status or applying for a green card.
What documentation does my host employer need to provide for the J-1 training plan?
The host employer must complete Form DS-7002 in coordination with the designated sponsor. For supply chain roles, this document should detail each phase of your training, specifying the skills being developed, the supervision structure, and performance evaluation methods. Vague or generic training objectives are a common reason designated sponsors decline to issue a DS-2019.