OPT Demand Planning Analyst Jobs
Demand Planning Analyst roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in supply chain, operations research, or data analytics. Most positions require proficiency in forecasting tools and ERP systems. Your 12-month OPT window, plus a potential 24-month STEM extension, gives you meaningful runway to build employer relationships and secure H-1B visa sponsorship.
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Job Type: 12+ month contract to (hire + multi-extension capability)
Rate: 36.00/hr. W2
Experience Level: Mid-Level (3–4 Years of Experience)
About The Role
We are seeking an analytical, detail-oriented Bilingual Supply Chain & Demand Planning Analyst to manage PSI (Production, Sales, Inventory) allocation, customer order delivery, and demand forecasting for assigned product categories (including audio products). In this role, you will act as a pivotal operational link between regional sales teams, product management, logistics, and global Headquarters (HQ). You will maintain accurate 6-month rolling forecasts, manage inventory levels, optimize order fulfillment, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining bilingual communication across cross-functional enterprise units.
Top Core Competencies
- Bilingual Korean & English: Professional fluency in both spoken and written Korean and English is required to interface effectively with local leadership and global HQ teams.
- SAP & ERP Systems: Practical experience navigating SAP (or similar ERP systems) to process purchase orders, stock transfers, inventory movements, and PSI management.
- Demand Planning & PSI Allocation: 3–4 years of experience tracking weekly customer demand, adjusting SKU-level forecasts, and driving on-time delivery performance.
Key Responsibilities
- PSI & Allocation Management: Execute weekly PSI/SCP activities to ensure proper product allocation by account and site. Input weekly AP2 forecasts to secure product allocation and maximize monthly sales targets.
- Demand Forecasting: Develop and maintain accurate short-term (6-month) demand forecasts at the SKU/site level using historical sales data, market trends, and input from sales/product management teams.
- Order Processing & Logistics Coordination: Track weekly customer orders, manage order commitments, and coordinate logistics actions such as inventory diversions and stock transfers (STOs).
- Inventory & Aging Management: Analyze and publish daily/weekly operating reports, including Available-to-Ship (ATS) and factory aging inventory reports, balancing inventory investments against customer service targets.
- Cross-Functional & HQ Collaboration: Coordinate closely with Product Management, Sales, Operations, and global HQ to align production schedules, manage promotional/new product launch impacts, and resolve supply chain bottlenecks.
- KPI Tracking & Reporting: Monitor key performance metrics (on-time delivery, forecast accuracy, inventory turns) and present operational updates and recommendations to management.
Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience: 3–4 years of hands-on professional experience in supply chain, demand forecasting, logistics operations, or data analysis.
- Language Skills: Bilingual fluency in Korean and English (written and verbal) is required.
- Technical Proficiency:
+ Working knowledge of SAP or equivalent enterprise ERP software.
+ Strong Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables, complex formulas) for data manipulation and reporting.
- Operational Skills: Ability to interpret sales/purchase orders, perform routine root-cause analysis, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in consumer electronics, audio products, or fast-moving technology hardware environments.
- Familiarity with data visualization tools (such as Tableau) or automated data prep tools (such as Alteryx).
- Experience liaising with overseas global headquarters and international supply chain networks.
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Location: Plano, TX Fully Onsite (Monday – Friday)
Job Type: 12+ month contract to (hire + multi-extension capability)
Rate: 36.00/hr. W2
Experience Level: Mid-Level (3–4 Years of Experience)
About The Role
We are seeking an analytical, detail-oriented Bilingual Supply Chain & Demand Planning Analyst to manage PSI (Production, Sales, Inventory) allocation, customer order delivery, and demand forecasting for assigned product categories (including audio products). In this role, you will act as a pivotal operational link between regional sales teams, product management, logistics, and global Headquarters (HQ). You will maintain accurate 6-month rolling forecasts, manage inventory levels, optimize order fulfillment, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining bilingual communication across cross-functional enterprise units.
Top Core Competencies
- Bilingual Korean & English: Professional fluency in both spoken and written Korean and English is required to interface effectively with local leadership and global HQ teams.
- SAP & ERP Systems: Practical experience navigating SAP (or similar ERP systems) to process purchase orders, stock transfers, inventory movements, and PSI management.
- Demand Planning & PSI Allocation: 3–4 years of experience tracking weekly customer demand, adjusting SKU-level forecasts, and driving on-time delivery performance.
Key Responsibilities
- PSI & Allocation Management: Execute weekly PSI/SCP activities to ensure proper product allocation by account and site. Input weekly AP2 forecasts to secure product allocation and maximize monthly sales targets.
- Demand Forecasting: Develop and maintain accurate short-term (6-month) demand forecasts at the SKU/site level using historical sales data, market trends, and input from sales/product management teams.
- Order Processing & Logistics Coordination: Track weekly customer orders, manage order commitments, and coordinate logistics actions such as inventory diversions and stock transfers (STOs).
- Inventory & Aging Management: Analyze and publish daily/weekly operating reports, including Available-to-Ship (ATS) and factory aging inventory reports, balancing inventory investments against customer service targets.
- Cross-Functional & HQ Collaboration: Coordinate closely with Product Management, Sales, Operations, and global HQ to align production schedules, manage promotional/new product launch impacts, and resolve supply chain bottlenecks.
- KPI Tracking & Reporting: Monitor key performance metrics (on-time delivery, forecast accuracy, inventory turns) and present operational updates and recommendations to management.
Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience: 3–4 years of hands-on professional experience in supply chain, demand forecasting, logistics operations, or data analysis.
- Language Skills: Bilingual fluency in Korean and English (written and verbal) is required.
- Technical Proficiency:
+ Working knowledge of SAP or equivalent enterprise ERP software.
+ Strong Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables, complex formulas) for data manipulation and reporting.
- Operational Skills: Ability to interpret sales/purchase orders, perform routine root-cause analysis, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in consumer electronics, audio products, or fast-moving technology hardware environments.
- Familiarity with data visualization tools (such as Tableau) or automated data prep tools (such as Alteryx).
- Experience liaising with overseas global headquarters and international supply chain networks.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Demand Planning Analyst
Target STEM-designated programs
Demand Planning Analyst roles typically fall under CIP codes tied to supply chain management or operations research, qualifying for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before applying to roles with longer ramp-up timelines.
Prioritize companies with H-1B filing history
Search DOL disclosure data to identify employers who have filed H-1B visa petitions for supply chain or planning roles. Companies that have sponsored similar positions before are far more likely to sponsor you after your OPT period ends.
Lead with ERP and forecasting tool fluency
Employers sponsoring Demand Planning Analysts want candidates who reduce onboarding time. Highlight hands-on experience with SAP IBP, Oracle Demantra, or similar platforms in your resume to signal immediate productivity and reduce sponsorship hesitation.
Apply to mid-size manufacturers and retailers
Large consumer goods companies and retailers like Procter and Gamble, Target, and Walmart have established immigration programs. Mid-size manufacturers often have fewer internal candidates competing for planning roles, making sponsorship conversations more straightforward.
Time your job search around H-1B deadlines
H-1B registration opens in March each year. If your OPT expires in fall, start applying six to eight months early so employers can file your petition before the cap lottery closes. Missing this window costs you a full year.
Frame your international background as an asset
Global supply chains require planners who understand cross-border logistics, currency fluctuations, and regional demand variability. Explicitly connecting your background to these realities makes sponsorship feel like an investment rather than an administrative burden.
Demand Planning Analyst OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Demand Planning Analyst on F-1 OPT?
Yes. Demand Planning Analyst is a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as supply chain management, operations research, industrial engineering, or data analytics. As long as your degree aligns with the role and your OPT EAD is active, you're authorized to work. STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on your specific CIP code, so confirm with your DSO.
Does Demand Planning Analyst qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree's CIP code, not the job title itself. If your degree is classified under supply chain management, operations research, industrial engineering, or a related STEM field, you likely qualify for the 24-month extension. Degrees in business administration or general management may not qualify. Review your program's CIP code with your Designated School Official before assuming eligibility.
Which employers hire Demand Planning Analysts and sponsor visas?
Consumer goods companies, retailers, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and third-party logistics firms are the most active hirers. Companies like Procter and Gamble, Johnson and Johnson, Amazon, and large grocery chains regularly sponsor planning roles. You can browse OPT-friendly Demand Planning Analyst positions on Migrate Mate, which filters for employers open to sponsoring international candidates.
What tools and skills make a Demand Planning Analyst more sponsorable?
Employers are most willing to sponsor candidates who reduce onboarding costs. Proficiency in SAP IBP, Oracle Demantra, or Kinaxis RapidResponse signals immediate value. Statistical forecasting skills using Python or R, experience with S&OP processes, and familiarity with ERP systems like SAP S/4HANA or Oracle all strengthen your candidacy. The closer your skills match the tech stack a company already uses, the easier the sponsorship conversation becomes.
How should I handle the OPT authorization question during interviews?
Be direct and prepared. State that you're authorized to work on OPT for 12 months, that your degree qualifies for the 24-month STEM extension, and that you'd need H-1B sponsorship before your authorization expires. Bring a copy of your EAD and have your OPT end date ready. Employers who have sponsored before will know this process. For those who haven't, having clear answers removes uncertainty and keeps the conversation moving forward.