J-1 Visa Supply Chain Director Jobs

Supply Chain Director roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 Trainee or Specialist program category, which requires a designated sponsor organization to issue your DS-2019. Securing a host employer willing to support this process is the critical first step toward sponsorship.

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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
New 54m ago
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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Karma Automotive
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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.
Added 5d ago
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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bioMerieux
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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Expeditors International Of Washington, Inc.
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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 Director

Align your credentials with specialty occupation standards

Pull your O*NET profile for Supply Chain Director before approaching host employers. It confirms the role sits in Job Zone 5, which supports the specialized knowledge requirement your designated sponsor needs to approve your DS-2019 training plan.

Target multinationals with established exchange visitor programs

Supply chain leadership roles at global manufacturers, logistics firms, and retail conglomerates are far more likely to have existing relationships with designated sponsors. A host employer who has hosted J-1 Trainees before already knows how to sign a training plan.

Search for J-1 host employers on Migrate Mate

Use Migrate Mate to filter Supply Chain Director listings by employers with J-1 sponsorship history. That narrows your outreach to organizations already set up to work with a designated sponsor rather than building the process from scratch.

Prepare a detailed individualized training plan early

Your designated sponsor, whether AIPT, Cultural Vistas, or another organization, requires a Form DS-7002 outlining your training objectives and supervision structure. Draft this document before your offer stage so your host employer isn't caught off guard by the requirement.

Clarify the two-year home residency requirement upfront

If your role involves specialized knowledge tied to a government-funded program or your home country has a skills-shortage agreement with the U.S., you may face a two-year home residency requirement. Clarify your status before signing an offer to avoid timeline conflicts.

Confirm your host employer can meet DOL wage standards

Your host employer must pay you the prevailing wage for Supply Chain Director in the relevant metropolitan area. Run the OFLC Wage Search before your offer negotiation so both sides enter salary discussions with accurate expectations and no compliance surprises.

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Supply Chain Director J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

Which J-1 program category fits a Supply Chain Director role?

The Trainee or Specialist category is the typical fit for Supply Chain Director positions. Trainee applies if you have a degree plus at least one year of relevant experience, or five years of experience without a degree. Specialist is for professionals with recognized expertise in a specialized field. Both require a U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor to issue your DS-2019 and approve the training plan.

Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa, the employer or someone else?

The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations like AIPT, Cultural Vistas, or InterExchange issue the DS-2019 form and take legal responsibility for your program compliance. Your employer is the host organization. They must agree to the training plan and pay the prevailing wage, but they are not the visa sponsor in the legal sense.

How do I find Supply Chain Director roles where the employer already understands J-1 hosting?

Migrate Mate lets you search Supply Chain Director positions filtered by J-1 sponsorship history, so you can prioritize employers who have hosted exchange visitors before. Targeting experienced host organizations significantly reduces the time spent educating hiring teams about the DS-2019 process and training plan requirements, which can otherwise stall or derail an offer.

Can the two-year home residency requirement affect a Supply Chain Director on J-1?

Yes, it can. If your J-1 program is funded by your home government or a U.S. government agency, or if your home country has designated your field as a skills-shortage area, you may be subject to a two-year home residency requirement before changing to most other visa categories. You should confirm your status with your designated sponsor before accepting any offer to plan your immigration timeline accurately.

What does the individualized training plan cover for a supply chain leadership role?

The Form DS-7002 training plan must outline your specific learning objectives, the phases of training you will complete, who supervises you, and how progress is measured. For a Supply Chain Director, this typically covers areas like procurement strategy, inventory systems, cross-functional leadership, and vendor management. Your host employer and designated sponsor must both sign the form before USCIS or the embassy reviews your application.

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