ERP Specialist Jobs for OPT Students
ERP Specialist roles are among the more OPT-friendly positions in enterprise tech, with many large employers filing H-1B petitions annually for this title. Your F-1 OPT gives you up to 12 months of work authorization, extendable to 36 months with a STEM extension if your degree is in a qualifying field like information systems or computer science.
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Come join a global leader in pipe joining solutions!
Victaulic has what you’re looking for – career opportunity, professional development, excellent benefits, and a collaborative work environment. Our people are our best asset, so we take care of them.
About us:
Victaulic is a global leader in mechanical pipe joining innovations and is the world's leading producer of mechanical pipe joining solutions. The company has 13 manufacturing facilities and 28 branches worldwide with 4,400 employees who speak 43 languages across the globe. With over 2000 global patents, Victaulic solutions are at work in more than 140 countries across diverse business lines including oil and gas, chemical, mining, power generation, water and wastewater treatment, military and marine, as well as commercial building and fire protection.
Since the 1950’s Victaulic has been providing ground-breaking fire protection products and system solutions for challenges faced by engineers, contractors, property managers and fire marshals. Victaulic is a leading fire protection manufacturer of innovative fire products and firefighting systems including fire sprinklers, fire extinguishing and fire suppression systems, pipe couplings and fittings, and flow control valves. These products are used in commercial, infrastructure and industrial applications to protect people and property.
Responsibilities:
- Understand and abide by all Company safety rules, regulations, and policies. Ensure that safe and sanitary working conditions are maintained in the facility in accordance with Company standards, as well as State & Federal laws and regulations. Know and understand your OSHA rights
- Conduct safety training topics as required or needed. Responsible for attending all assigned safety meetings, toolbox talks, and safety training sessions. As required, promptly investigate accidents and near misses, completing appropriate reports and taking action to eliminate root causes
- Manage and execute MRP and Kanban requirements; distribute and maintain manufacturing orders across assigned product lines
- Monitor component inventory levels and finished goods availability; identify and act on lead-time reduction opportunities
- Handle expedited delivery requests and customer-facing inquiries with urgency and follow-through
- Maintain system planning data and regularly review Kanban levels to ensure accuracy and alignment with production needs
- Conduct Kanban and inventory audits; work with production personnel to identify and resolve discrepancies
- Collaborate with Supervisors and Management to align production priorities, capacity constraints, and overtime requirements
- Identify material flow inefficiencies and collaborate cross-functionally with Supervisors, Buyers, Engineering, Customer Care, and Management to implement solutions
- Participate in and lead process improvement activities using lean principles (5S, Kanban, pull systems, root cause analysis)
- Develop deep proficiency in current AS/400-based manufacturing and planning processes — becoming a subject matter expert on how the business operates today
- Actively participate in the Infor M3 implementation process, partnering with the Project Team to map current-state workflows to the new system
- Serve as a go-to resource for the Materials and Production teams during cutover, helping to validate data integrity, test system functionality, and provide training to the rest of the team
- Help document updated processes, procedures, and training material as the organization transitions to the new platform
- Serve as a liaison between the Implementation Team and floor-level users, surfacing issues and advocating for practical, workable solutions
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment
- Prior experience with AS/400-based ERP systems or Infor M3
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel in particular); comfortable working with data
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Clear, confident communicator who can work effectively with both floor-level team members and senior management
- Self-motivated and accountable; able to work independently
- Occasional flexibility may be needed during key project milestones or peak production periods
- Hands-on experience with ERP implementations, system migrations, or process documentation projects
- Demonstrated experience in production planning, purchasing, or materials management
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing concepts — Kanban, pull systems, waste reduction, etc.
- Experience developing and delivering training to peers or cross-functional teams
Why Victaulic?
- The Morning Calls Top Work Place
- Opportunity for growth and Innovation
- VPP World Class Safety Program
- Company Events
- Company Matched 401k Plan
- Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Education Assistance / Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Wellness Program
Benefits effective first days of employment:
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- Prescription
- Disability
- Life Insurance
- 401K matching
- Tuition reimbursement (effective 6 months after hire)
Job Description
Come join a global leader in pipe joining solutions!
Victaulic has what you’re looking for – career opportunity, professional development, excellent benefits, and a collaborative work environment. Our people are our best asset, so we take care of them.
About us:
Victaulic is a global leader in mechanical pipe joining innovations and is the world's leading producer of mechanical pipe joining solutions. The company has 13 manufacturing facilities and 28 branches worldwide with 4,400 employees who speak 43 languages across the globe. With over 2000 global patents, Victaulic solutions are at work in more than 140 countries across diverse business lines including oil and gas, chemical, mining, power generation, water and wastewater treatment, military and marine, as well as commercial building and fire protection.
Since the 1950’s Victaulic has been providing ground-breaking fire protection products and system solutions for challenges faced by engineers, contractors, property managers and fire marshals. Victaulic is a leading fire protection manufacturer of innovative fire products and firefighting systems including fire sprinklers, fire extinguishing and fire suppression systems, pipe couplings and fittings, and flow control valves. These products are used in commercial, infrastructure and industrial applications to protect people and property.
Responsibilities:
- Understand and abide by all Company safety rules, regulations, and policies. Ensure that safe and sanitary working conditions are maintained in the facility in accordance with Company standards, as well as State & Federal laws and regulations. Know and understand your OSHA rights
- Conduct safety training topics as required or needed. Responsible for attending all assigned safety meetings, toolbox talks, and safety training sessions. As required, promptly investigate accidents and near misses, completing appropriate reports and taking action to eliminate root causes
- Manage and execute MRP and Kanban requirements; distribute and maintain manufacturing orders across assigned product lines
- Monitor component inventory levels and finished goods availability; identify and act on lead-time reduction opportunities
- Handle expedited delivery requests and customer-facing inquiries with urgency and follow-through
- Maintain system planning data and regularly review Kanban levels to ensure accuracy and alignment with production needs
- Conduct Kanban and inventory audits; work with production personnel to identify and resolve discrepancies
- Collaborate with Supervisors and Management to align production priorities, capacity constraints, and overtime requirements
- Identify material flow inefficiencies and collaborate cross-functionally with Supervisors, Buyers, Engineering, Customer Care, and Management to implement solutions
- Participate in and lead process improvement activities using lean principles (5S, Kanban, pull systems, root cause analysis)
- Develop deep proficiency in current AS/400-based manufacturing and planning processes — becoming a subject matter expert on how the business operates today
- Actively participate in the Infor M3 implementation process, partnering with the Project Team to map current-state workflows to the new system
- Serve as a go-to resource for the Materials and Production teams during cutover, helping to validate data integrity, test system functionality, and provide training to the rest of the team
- Help document updated processes, procedures, and training material as the organization transitions to the new platform
- Serve as a liaison between the Implementation Team and floor-level users, surfacing issues and advocating for practical, workable solutions
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment
- Prior experience with AS/400-based ERP systems or Infor M3
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel in particular); comfortable working with data
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Clear, confident communicator who can work effectively with both floor-level team members and senior management
- Self-motivated and accountable; able to work independently
- Occasional flexibility may be needed during key project milestones or peak production periods
- Hands-on experience with ERP implementations, system migrations, or process documentation projects
- Demonstrated experience in production planning, purchasing, or materials management
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing concepts — Kanban, pull systems, waste reduction, etc.
- Experience developing and delivering training to peers or cross-functional teams
Why Victaulic?
- The Morning Calls Top Work Place
- Opportunity for growth and Innovation
- VPP World Class Safety Program
- Company Events
- Company Matched 401k Plan
- Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Education Assistance / Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Wellness Program
Benefits effective first days of employment:
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- Prescription
- Disability
- Life Insurance
- 401K matching
- Tuition reimbursement (effective 6 months after hire)
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as an ERP Specialist
Target employers with a history of ERP sponsorship
Large enterprises running SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics are your best bet. Companies that have invested in ERP infrastructure regularly sponsor for this role because replacing specialized implementation knowledge mid-project is expensive and disruptive.
Get certified in a major ERP platform before you apply
An SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Cloud, or Microsoft Dynamics 365 certification signals employer-ready skills. Certified candidates are easier to justify sponsoring because the credential reduces onboarding time and demonstrates a clear, specialized skill set.
Highlight end-to-end implementation experience on your resume
Employers value candidates who have worked across the full ERP lifecycle, from requirements gathering through go-live support. Quantify your contributions by noting modules configured, users trained, or project timelines you helped meet.
Apply early in your OPT period to give employers enough runway
Starting your job search within the first two months of OPT authorization gives employers time to evaluate you and begin H-1B preparation before your work authorization becomes a pressing concern. Urgency can push strong candidates out of the running.
Frame your STEM OPT extension as a benefit to the employer
If your degree qualifies, mention your STEM OPT eligibility during interviews. It gives the employer up to 36 months before needing to sponsor an H-1B, which reduces their immediate immigration burden and makes hiring you a lower-risk decision.
Prioritize consulting firms and system integrators over end users
ERP consulting firms and system integrators like large IT services companies frequently sponsor OPT students because client demand for ERP talent is continuous. Their sponsorship pipelines are more established than a single-employer internal IT department.
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Do ERP Specialist roles commonly sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes, ERP Specialist is one of the more consistently sponsored roles in enterprise technology. Large employers running SAP, Oracle, or Dynamics deployments invest heavily in specialized talent and regularly file H-1B petitions for this title. Consulting and system integration firms tend to have the most active sponsorship pipelines. You can browse ERP Specialist roles open to OPT students on Migrate Mate.
Does an ERP Specialist role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree is in information systems, computer science, management information systems, or another qualifying STEM field on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List, you can apply for a 24-month STEM extension on top of your initial 12-month OPT. The ERP Specialist role itself typically involves enough technical work to satisfy the practical training requirement.
What ERP certifications strengthen an OPT student's sponsorship case?
SAP Certified Application Associate, Oracle Cloud certifications, and Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Fundamentals are the most recognized. These credentials demonstrate platform-specific expertise that employers can point to when justifying an H-1B petition under the specialty occupation standard. Earning one before or during your OPT period meaningfully strengthens your candidacy and makes sponsorship easier for the employer to approve internally.
Can I work as an ERP Specialist on OPT without any restrictions on the types of companies I work for?
Your OPT work must be directly related to your degree field. For most ERP Specialist roles, this is straightforward if your degree is in information systems, business technology, computer science, or a related area. You're not restricted to a specific employer type, so you can work at a corporation, a consulting firm, or a government contractor, as long as the role connects to your field of study.
How much lead time should I give employers when disclosing my OPT status?
Disclose your OPT status during the application process or early in the first interview, not after an offer is extended. Employers need time to assess their immigration compliance capacity and engage immigration counsel if needed. For OPT students pursuing roles that may lead to H-1B sponsorship, being upfront also filters out employers who cannot sponsor, saving you time in a job search where your authorization window is finite.
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