OPT Distribution Center Manager Jobs
Distribution Center Manager roles in logistics, e-commerce, and manufacturing regularly appear on OPT job listings, and many large employers sponsor H-1B visas for operations management talent. Your OPT period gives you up to 12 months of authorized work, with a 24-month STEM extension available if your degree qualifies.
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At Victoria’s Secret & Co, you’ll join a world-leading specialty retail brand recognized globally for innovation and excellence in lingerie and fashion. You’ll work alongside industry leaders to set the standard for what a retail brand can achieve, placing customers at the center of everything we do to create products and experiences that bring them joy.
We believe everyone deserves a place where they truly belong. We celebrate individuality and know that your passion, experience, and unique perspective strengthen our team and business. Here, you’ll be empowered to perform, grow, and engage through unmatched opportunities to develop your skills, gain real-world experience, and learn from the best in the business.
Description
What to bring to the role:
A willingness to learn and grow in leading a team of associates, handling crucial conversations, and navigating and supporting operational leaders. High level of credibility in advising partners and brands for operational excellence, now and for evolving business needs. Dedication to safety and Victoria’s Secret’s core values.
What you will love about this job:
Personal and professional growth; develop your leadership skills and logistics expertise with a world class specialty retailer. Help develop individuals and the organization grow and for future opportunities. Influence cross-functional senior leaders to implement a "best practices" approach to achieve supply chain excellence from factory to customer.
The Operations Supervisor serves as the front-line connection between business success and customer experience through enabling top associate performance and operational results. Casts a positive shadow as a leader; by consistently demonstrating and advocating our values.
Hours are Monday to Friday 230pm to 1030pm and overtime as needed to support needs of the business
Coaches and Develops for Success 50%
- Deliberate presence on distribution floor to build operational awareness and associate relationships
- Recognizes associates direct feedback and recognition programs
- Coaches associates to maximize performance using established coaching methods, focusing on behaviors and results that drive learning and performance
Successfully Drives Objectives 20%
- Manages and drives business objectives; develops and executes plans to achieve results, remains agile to adapt to change
- Monitors Warehouse Management (WM) system and associated outputs; handles related issues
- Proactively monitors, communicates and reacts to departmental changes/issues
- Identifies opportunities for innovation
Fosters an Open Culture where Associates are Connected and Our Values are Displayed 20%
- Devotes focused time and energy to establishing and maintaining relationships with associates
- Enables an energizing and fun culture by showing appreciation, recognition and positive reinforcement
Completes Essential Administrative Tasks - 10%
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Minimum Salary: $67,700.00
Maximum Salary: $88,830.00
VS&Co provides a range of compensation for this role as shown. Your actual salary will be determined by a number of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic region, or other relevant factors.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience
- 2-3 years of work, school, or community leadership
- Experience leading non-exempt associates
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. Please see links: California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Philadelphia Fair Chance Law, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance
An equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected category recognized by state, federal or local laws. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.
Why You Belong Here
At Victoria’s Secret & Co, you’ll join a world-leading specialty retail brand recognized globally for innovation and excellence in lingerie and fashion. You’ll work alongside industry leaders to set the standard for what a retail brand can achieve, placing customers at the center of everything we do to create products and experiences that bring them joy.
We believe everyone deserves a place where they truly belong. We celebrate individuality and know that your passion, experience, and unique perspective strengthen our team and business. Here, you’ll be empowered to perform, grow, and engage through unmatched opportunities to develop your skills, gain real-world experience, and learn from the best in the business.
Description
What to bring to the role:
A willingness to learn and grow in leading a team of associates, handling crucial conversations, and navigating and supporting operational leaders. High level of credibility in advising partners and brands for operational excellence, now and for evolving business needs. Dedication to safety and Victoria’s Secret’s core values.
What you will love about this job:
Personal and professional growth; develop your leadership skills and logistics expertise with a world class specialty retailer. Help develop individuals and the organization grow and for future opportunities. Influence cross-functional senior leaders to implement a "best practices" approach to achieve supply chain excellence from factory to customer.
The Operations Supervisor serves as the front-line connection between business success and customer experience through enabling top associate performance and operational results. Casts a positive shadow as a leader; by consistently demonstrating and advocating our values.
Hours are Monday to Friday 230pm to 1030pm and overtime as needed to support needs of the business
Coaches and Develops for Success 50%
- Deliberate presence on distribution floor to build operational awareness and associate relationships
- Recognizes associates direct feedback and recognition programs
- Coaches associates to maximize performance using established coaching methods, focusing on behaviors and results that drive learning and performance
Successfully Drives Objectives 20%
- Manages and drives business objectives; develops and executes plans to achieve results, remains agile to adapt to change
- Monitors Warehouse Management (WM) system and associated outputs; handles related issues
- Proactively monitors, communicates and reacts to departmental changes/issues
- Identifies opportunities for innovation
Fosters an Open Culture where Associates are Connected and Our Values are Displayed 20%
- Devotes focused time and energy to establishing and maintaining relationships with associates
- Enables an energizing and fun culture by showing appreciation, recognition and positive reinforcement
Completes Essential Administrative Tasks - 10%
Click here for benefit details related to this position.
Minimum Salary: $67,700.00
Maximum Salary: $88,830.00
VS&Co provides a range of compensation for this role as shown. Your actual salary will be determined by a number of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic region, or other relevant factors.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience
- 2-3 years of work, school, or community leadership
- Experience leading non-exempt associates
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. Please see links: California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Philadelphia Fair Chance Law, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance
An equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected category recognized by state, federal or local laws. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Distribution Center Manager
Target employers with established H-1B sponsorship history
Large retailers, third-party logistics providers, and e-commerce fulfillment companies file H-1B petitions for operations roles regularly. Focus your search on employers with a track record of sponsoring distribution and supply chain management positions.
Leverage your STEM OPT extension if your degree qualifies
Industrial engineering, supply chain management, and operations research degrees typically qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. That extension gives employers a longer runway to sponsor you, which meaningfully reduces their urgency around the H-1B timeline.
Frame your degree as directly tied to the operational role
Distribution Center Manager is a specialty occupation requiring a degree in a relevant field. Be prepared to show how your engineering, business, or supply chain degree connects specifically to warehouse operations, inventory systems, or logistics management functions.
Start the sponsorship conversation before your OPT expires
H-1B cap filings open in March for an October start date. If your OPT expires before October, ask your employer about cap-exempt options or whether they can support a status bridge. Starting this conversation 12 months out avoids avoidable gaps.
Highlight metrics-driven results in your application materials
Distribution Center Managers are evaluated on throughput, error rates, and labor efficiency. Quantifying your impact with specific performance improvements signals to sponsors that you bring measurable operational value worth the sponsorship investment.
Understand what the specialty occupation requirement means for your role
USCIS requires that the role normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Generic management experience alone may not be enough. Make sure the job description specifies a degree requirement, not just a preference, before pursuing sponsorship.
Distribution Center Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as Distribution Center Managers?
Yes. Distribution Center Manager is a professional role that qualifies for OPT authorization when your degree is related to the position. Degrees in supply chain management, industrial engineering, operations management, or business administration are the most common qualifying fields. Your employer does not need to take any special steps to hire you during your OPT period.
Do Distribution Center Manager jobs typically lead to H-1B sponsorship?
Many do, particularly at large employers in e-commerce, retail, and third-party logistics. The role qualifies as a specialty occupation when the employer requires a specific bachelor's degree, which supports the H-1B petition. Sponsorship likelihood varies by employer size and hiring volume. You can browse Distribution Center Manager roles from sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate.
Does a supply chain or industrial engineering degree qualify for the STEM OPT extension in this role?
Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, and Operations Research degrees are on the STEM Designated Degree Program list, so graduates in those fields are eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Business Administration and Management degrees are generally not STEM-designated. Check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code with your DSO to confirm eligibility before applying.
What counts as a qualifying degree for a Distribution Center Manager H-1B petition?
USCIS requires that the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. For distribution and fulfillment operations roles, industrial engineering, supply chain management, logistics, or operations management degrees are the strongest fits. A general business degree may be accepted depending on the employer's job description, but the connection to the specific role must be clearly documented in the petition.
How much time do I realistically have to secure H-1B sponsorship on OPT?
Standard OPT gives you 12 months. If you have a STEM-eligible degree, the 24-month extension brings your total to 36 months. H-1B cap petitions are filed in March for an October 1 start date, so your timing depends on when your OPT began. Students who start OPT in the fall often have one H-1B cycle window; those who start in January or February may have two.