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Supply Chain Director roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 visa 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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INTRODUCTION
Club Car, LLC is a U.S. based manufacturer of small-wheel, zero-emissions electric vehicles. The Company distributes electric and gasoline golf cars for recreational use and off-road utility vehicles for golf, commercial, and industrial use through an expansive global network. With more than 60 years of industry-leading innovation and design, Club Car achieved superior vehicle performance leading it to become the official golf car of the PGA of America, PGA TOUR Tournament Players Club (TPC) Network and European Tour. Founded in 1958, Club Car was recently acquired by Platinum Equity Advisors, LLC. The company operates a worldwide network of more than 350 dealers and distributors and generates ~\$1.5B in revenue annually.
ROLE
Club Car is looking for a high potential candidate to join the Supply Chain Leadership Development Program (LDP). The purpose of Club Car’s Supply Chain LDP is to provide a structured environment where you will be immersed directly into various supply chain roles. During which each candidate will be able to harness their unique talents and interests as you rotate through the development program and contribute straight to the company’s overall success.
What’s the commitment? The Club Car Supply Chain LDP is a 3.5-year program consisting of three 1-year rotations and one 6-month rotation spanning across various supply chain functions. Within each rotation, you will take on direct responsibilities for each unique role working side by side with our current Supply Chain Teams. In addition, Club Car will invest in each Club Car SCLDP candidate by creating opportunities to lead Continuous Improvement projects and funding both professional certification(s) and continuous education/training. Associates will also have increased visibility to C-level leadership through business updates, presentations, and networking opportunities. Supply Chain LDP associates will also have the potential to rotate throughout several different geographical locations. Assignments are based on business need and may be subject to change. A presence on-site is required to participate in the LDP program. Relocation will be discussed upon hire and continually throughout the program as your location changes.
Upon successful completion of the program, candidates are placed into an open role that aligns with both the associate’s strengths/interests as well as business needs.
Potential Rotations
- Material Planner
- Production Scheduler
- Analyst (SIOP, NPD, Sourcing, Manufacturing)
- Associate Category Manager
Potential Locations
- Augusta, GA
- Charlotte, NC
- Copenhagen, DE
- Jiaxing, China
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
The Successful Supply Chain LDP team member will meet the following minimum qualifications:
- BS degree in Business, Supply Chain, or equivalent concentration required
- Experience gained through Supply Chain internships or other related work involvement required
- Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required
- Excellent analytical, problem solving, presentation and communication skills required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Basic understanding of Six Sigma (Supply Chain) preferred
- Experience with data reporting tools (PowerBI or Tableau) preferred
Club Car is a diverse and inclusive environment. We are an equal employment opportunity employer dedicated to hiring a diverse workforce, including individuals with disabilities and United States-qualified protected veterans.
Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated at Club Car.
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Get Access To All JobsTips 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.
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.