J-1 Visa Supply Chain Intern Jobs
Supply Chain Intern positions in the U.S. are available through the J-1 visa Intern program category, designed for current students and recent graduates gaining practical training in their field of study. Securing a host employer who coordinates with a State Department-designated sponsor organization for DS-2019 issuance is the key step to obtaining J-1 sponsorship.
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Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies.
- Responsible for the application of safety standards and for adhering to V5000, TS16949, V1000, ISO 14001 and OHSAS18001 standards using QRQC methodology (All functions), On the Job Training (OJT) of peers and Stop Scrap procedures (Related to all manufacturing) where applicable.
- Assist and support the set up and implement all Supply Chain activities for new products from suppliers and customers :
- Prepare FPD in terms of logistics
- Is responsible for correctives actions plan follow up after FPD
- Implement all supply chain activities for products managed by project teams in term of :
- Transportation flows : Internal (i.e. Small train) and External (i.e. Milk run)
- Packaging : Small containers deployment and packaging standardization
- Storage: Layout definition.
- ERP system: Logistics MRP readiness, ERP tools for logistics and EDI/Web EDI set up coordination.
- Be involved in the definition of project logistics process standards.
- Assists and support in P1/P0 new products supply chain :
- Make shipments of P1/P0 deliveries.
- Define components deliveries and finished goods schedules for pre serial production
- Validate closed orders placed by purchasing
- Make sure forecasts are sent to suppliers at least 3 months before SOP
- Is responsible for project logistics issues until phase 4 (6 months after SOP)
- Provide logistic and packaging costs during PCC activities
- Validate the ‘break in/break out’ date/quantity in case of engineering change/ components modification
- Participate in the line/industrial transfer projects :
- Implement all supply chain activities for products managed by line transfer project teams
- Assist and support the Supply Chain standards to new products and suppliers:
- Define the logistics specifications in the VRF for each component.
- Define the logistics protocol with suppliers and with customers.
- Support activities to achieve and maintain the Quality Standards.
- Perform and update the logistics FMEA for new projects.
- Responsible for the application of safety standards and for adhering to QS9000, V5000, TS16949, V1000 and ISO 14001 requirements where applicable.
- Actively participate in and support the implementation of the Valeo Production System (VPS).
- Insure the implementation of the 5 Valeo Axis Strategies.
Job:
Logistics Trainee/Apprentice/VIE
Organization:
Physical Flows THS
Schedule:
Full time
Employee Status:
Trainee (Fixed Term) (Trainee)
Job Type:
Trainee / Internship
Job Posting Date:
2023-09-19
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Being part of our team, you will join:
- one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development
- a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
- more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth
- a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development
More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Supply Chain Intern
Match your degree to the role
Your J-1 Intern eligibility depends on your coursework directly relating to supply chain functions like procurement, logistics, or inventory management. Gaps between your declared major and the internship duties are a common DS-2019 rejection trigger.
Target host employers with training plan experience
Ask prospective employers whether they've hosted J-1 interns before and whether they're prepared to complete a formal training plan. Employers unfamiliar with the DS-2019 process often stall offers, costing you weeks of processing time.
Search for J-1-friendly supply chain roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter supply chain internship openings by employers who have a track record of hosting exchange visitors. Targeting hosts already familiar with the J-1 Intern category shortens your timeline from offer to program start.
Verify your program duration fits the internship length
The J-1 Intern category caps authorized stay at 12 months. If your rotational supply chain internship includes multiple placements, confirm the combined duration doesn't exceed that limit before your designated sponsor issues the DS-2019.
Check whether the two-year home residency requirement applies
Some J-1 Intern participants are subject to a two-year home-country residency requirement after their program ends, depending on their country of origin and funding source. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before signing an offer letter.
Confirm the host employer's OFLC Wage Search wage level
Your host employer must pay J-1 interns at least the prevailing wage for the role. Cross-reference the offered wage against the OFLC Wage Search database using the relevant occupational code before your training plan is submitted to your designated sponsor.
Supply Chain Intern J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to supply chain internships?
Supply chain internship positions fall under the J-1 Intern category, which is for students currently enrolled in a degree program abroad or who graduated within the past 12 months. This is distinct from the J-1 Trainee category, which applies to early-career professionals with at least one year of relevant post-graduation work experience. Your eligibility depends on where you are in your academic or professional timeline.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a supply chain internship?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations like Cultural Vistas, CIEE, and AIPT issue the DS-2019 form that authorizes your J-1 status. Your host employer, the supply chain company you work for, is called the host organization. The designated sponsor monitors compliance and is legally responsible for your program, not the employer.
How do I find supply chain employers who will host a J-1 intern?
Use Migrate Mate to search for supply chain internship roles at employers who have hosted exchange visitors before. Targeting companies already familiar with the J-1 Intern process is practical because the host must complete a structured training plan and coordinate with a designated sponsor. Employers new to J-1 hosting often underestimate the administrative requirements, which can delay or cancel an offer.
What does a J-1 supply chain internship training plan need to include?
The training plan, submitted on Form DS-7002, must describe the specific skills you'll develop, the supervision structure, and how the internship connects to your field of study. For supply chain roles, this typically means outlining rotations across functions like demand planning, vendor management, or warehouse operations. Your designated sponsor reviews the plan before issuing the DS-2019, so vague or generic descriptions are frequently rejected.
Can I extend a J-1 supply chain internship if the employer wants to keep me on?
Extensions are possible within the 12-month maximum for the J-1 Intern category. Your designated sponsor must approve any extension, and the extended training plan must reflect genuinely new learning objectives rather than continued performance of the same tasks. If you've already graduated and more than 12 months of experience have accumulated since your degree, you may need to reclassify under the J-1 Trainee category instead, which carries its own eligibility criteria.