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Demand Planning Manager roles sit squarely within specialty occupation territory, making them a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in supply chain, operations, or business analytics. Your 12-month OPT window (up to 36 months on STEM OPT) gives you real runway to build forecasting experience and secure H-1B visa sponsorship.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: 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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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 Manager
Target supply chain-heavy industries first
Retail, consumer goods, and manufacturing companies run large demand planning teams and sponsor work visas regularly. These industries hire Demand Planning Managers at scale, giving OPT students more sponsorship opportunities than smaller or newer organizations.
Quantify your forecasting impact on your resume
Employers sponsoring OPT hires want proof of ROI. Lead with metrics: forecast accuracy improvements, inventory reduction percentages, or revenue impact. Concrete numbers make a stronger case for sponsorship than general descriptions of planning responsibilities.
Get certified in demand planning tools
Proficiency in SAP IBP, Oracle Demantra, or Kinaxis RapidResponse signals job readiness to sponsoring employers. Certifications in these platforms differentiate your application and reduce the perceived risk of sponsoring an OPT worker.
Apply before your OPT clock runs thin
Start your job search at least four months before OPT expiration. Demand planning roles often have longer hiring cycles involving case studies or technical assessments, and employers need time to initiate sponsorship paperwork before your authorization lapses.
Highlight cross-functional collaboration experience
Demand Planning Managers work closely with sales, finance, and supply chain teams. Demonstrating experience aligning forecasts across departments shows hiring managers you can operate at a senior level, which strengthens the case for sponsorship investment.
Pursue STEM OPT extension if your degree qualifies
A STEM-designated degree in industrial engineering, data science, or supply chain analytics can extend your OPT to 36 months. This gives employers two additional H-1B lottery cycles to secure your sponsorship, making you significantly easier to hire.
Demand Planning Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Demand Planning Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for OPT and H-1B purposes?
Yes. Demand Planning Manager is a specialty occupation because the role typically requires a bachelor's degree or higher in supply chain management, business analytics, industrial engineering, or a related field. USCIS looks at whether the position normally requires a degree in a specific discipline, and demand planning roles consistently meet that standard, making them well-suited for both OPT authorization and H-1B sponsorship.
How can I find Demand Planning Manager jobs that sponsor OPT and H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters jobs by sponsorship willingness, so you can focus on employers who have a documented history of sponsoring work visas. Searching on Migrate Mate saves time compared to screening hundreds of general postings that never clarify sponsorship status.
Which industries hire the most Demand Planning Managers willing to sponsor OPT workers?
Consumer packaged goods, retail, pharmaceuticals, and electronics manufacturing are the strongest sectors. These industries run large, dedicated demand planning functions and routinely sponsor H-1B visas because forecasting expertise is hard to find locally. Companies like large food and beverage manufacturers or medical device firms tend to have established immigration programs that make OPT-to-H-1B transitions more straightforward.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I switch from a junior analyst role to a Demand Planning Manager position mid-OPT?
You can change employers on OPT as long as the new role is directly related to your degree field. A promotion into demand planning management from a supply chain analyst role is typically consistent with that requirement. Report the employer change to your DSO within ten days so your SEVP record stays current. Gaps longer than 90 days in aggregate can jeopardize your OPT status.
Does a STEM OPT extension apply to Demand Planning Manager roles?
It depends on your degree's CIP code, not your job title. Degrees in industrial engineering, data analytics, supply chain management (if classified under a STEM CIP code), or operations research can qualify you for the 24-month STEM extension. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO. If it qualifies, the extension gives your employer two more H-1B lottery attempts, which meaningfully improves your sponsorship odds.