OPT Expeditor Jobs
Expeditor jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in supply chain, logistics, or operations management. Most roles qualify as specialty occupations under STEM OPT if your degree aligns with procurement or industrial engineering, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization to build U.S. experience.
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The Purchasing Expediter is responsible for supporting materials planning, purchasing, and inventory management activities to ensure the timely availability of goods and services critical to operations. The position plays an active role in inventory optimization, supply and demand monitoring, part number assignment, compliance documentation, and reporting. The Purchasing Expediter is expected to maintain strong attention to detail, uphold quality and documentation standards, pursue ongoing professional development, complete all required training, and consistently demonstrate SSM values and behaviors.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time and, in the event of problems, trace shipments and follow up on undelivered goods
- Maintain and review computerized or manual records of items purchased, costs, delivery, product performance, and inventories
- Maintain inventory levels properly taking into account inventory investment, purchasing efficiencies, QC test requirements and risk of obsolescence
- Purchase supplies and materials according to specifications
- Prepare purchase orders and review requisitions for goods and services
- Assisting logistics with count reconciliations/ transactions
- Expedite purchase orders with vendors as needed
- Work with QC, Project Management, Process Engineering and Sales to determine the need for and assigning part numbers
- Primary MSLR creation/ COA obtainment
- Provide materials planning and ad hoc reports to respond to client and management needs
- Monitor changes affecting supply and demand, tracking market conditions, price trends, or futures markets
- Play an active role in establishing and updating the production schedule on a weekly basis
- Study sales records and inventory levels of current stock to develop strategic purchasing programs that facilitate employee access to supplies
- Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action
- Scanning pack slips, filing POs
- Attend and complete all mandatory training
- Maintain continued education and proficiency in field through education, literature and seminars
- Demonstrate SSM values and behaviors at all times
- Other duties as assigned
Regulatory Responsibilities
- Conduct business in a responsible manner that complies with all state, FDA, OSHA and cGMP regulations, or otherwise as applicable
- Maintain records in compliance with state and federal requirements
Supervisory Responsibilities
- N/A
Experience
Minimum of one (1) years relevant experience
Education
Bachelor’s Degree
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Excellent computer skills
- Advanced Excel skills/ spreadsheet software
- Experience with MRP/ERP (Enterprise resource planning) SAP software
- Strong sense of urgency and commitment to meeting deadlines
- Familiarity with GMP requirements a strong plus
- Well-organized
- Ability to maintain attention to detail while executing multiple tasks
- Ability to manage timelines to meet department goals
- Maintain control and confidentiality of documents and information
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to communicate in a professional manner and work in a fast-paced environment
- Exhibit willingness for professional development
Physical Requirements
- Ability to be stationary for periods of time
- Travel between work locations including use of stairs
- Ability to use standard office equipment (computer, phone, copier) with or without reasonable accommodation
Position Summary
The Purchasing Expediter is responsible for supporting materials planning, purchasing, and inventory management activities to ensure the timely availability of goods and services critical to operations. The position plays an active role in inventory optimization, supply and demand monitoring, part number assignment, compliance documentation, and reporting. The Purchasing Expediter is expected to maintain strong attention to detail, uphold quality and documentation standards, pursue ongoing professional development, complete all required training, and consistently demonstrate SSM values and behaviors.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time and, in the event of problems, trace shipments and follow up on undelivered goods
- Maintain and review computerized or manual records of items purchased, costs, delivery, product performance, and inventories
- Maintain inventory levels properly taking into account inventory investment, purchasing efficiencies, QC test requirements and risk of obsolescence
- Purchase supplies and materials according to specifications
- Prepare purchase orders and review requisitions for goods and services
- Assisting logistics with count reconciliations/ transactions
- Expedite purchase orders with vendors as needed
- Work with QC, Project Management, Process Engineering and Sales to determine the need for and assigning part numbers
- Primary MSLR creation/ COA obtainment
- Provide materials planning and ad hoc reports to respond to client and management needs
- Monitor changes affecting supply and demand, tracking market conditions, price trends, or futures markets
- Play an active role in establishing and updating the production schedule on a weekly basis
- Study sales records and inventory levels of current stock to develop strategic purchasing programs that facilitate employee access to supplies
- Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action
- Scanning pack slips, filing POs
- Attend and complete all mandatory training
- Maintain continued education and proficiency in field through education, literature and seminars
- Demonstrate SSM values and behaviors at all times
- Other duties as assigned
Regulatory Responsibilities
- Conduct business in a responsible manner that complies with all state, FDA, OSHA and cGMP regulations, or otherwise as applicable
- Maintain records in compliance with state and federal requirements
Supervisory Responsibilities
- N/A
Experience
Minimum of one (1) years relevant experience
Education
Bachelor’s Degree
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Excellent computer skills
- Advanced Excel skills/ spreadsheet software
- Experience with MRP/ERP (Enterprise resource planning) SAP software
- Strong sense of urgency and commitment to meeting deadlines
- Familiarity with GMP requirements a strong plus
- Well-organized
- Ability to maintain attention to detail while executing multiple tasks
- Ability to manage timelines to meet department goals
- Maintain control and confidentiality of documents and information
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to communicate in a professional manner and work in a fast-paced environment
- Exhibit willingness for professional development
Physical Requirements
- Ability to be stationary for periods of time
- Travel between work locations including use of stairs
- Ability to use standard office equipment (computer, phone, copier) with or without reasonable accommodation
Tips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Expeditor
Connect your degree to the role explicitly
Expeditor roles require justifying specialty occupation status. In your resume and cover letter, draw a direct line between your supply chain, industrial engineering, or operations degree and the technical coordination work the job requires. Vague connections weaken your OPT case.
Target employers with active supply chain operations
Manufacturing, aerospace, construction, and defense companies hire expeditors regularly and are comfortable with OPT authorization. These industries have established HR processes for work authorization and are more likely to extend sponsorship after your OPT period ends.
Emphasize ERP and procurement software experience
Employers hiring expeditors want candidates who can hit the ground running in SAP, Oracle, or similar systems. Listing specific platforms you've used in coursework or internships signals technical readiness and makes you competitive against candidates without visa considerations.
Apply before your OPT start date when possible
Many expeditor roles have immediate start expectations tied to project timelines. Beginning your job search two to three months before your OPT authorization begins gives employers flexibility and removes urgency as a reason to pass on your application.
Be upfront about STEM OPT extension eligibility
If your degree qualifies under a STEM field, tell employers early. A 36-month authorization window significantly changes the sponsorship calculus for hiring managers. Frame it as a hiring advantage, not a complication, during initial screening conversations.
Browse OPT-friendly expeditor listings on Migrate Mate
Generic job boards don't filter for OPT sponsorship willingness. Migrate Mate focuses specifically on employers open to F-1 OPT candidates, saving you time and helping you avoid companies that won't engage applicants requiring work authorization support.
Expeditor OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do expeditor jobs qualify for STEM OPT extension?
Expeditor roles can qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in a qualifying STEM field such as industrial engineering, supply chain management, or operations research. The job itself must also involve applying that technical knowledge directly. If your degree is in business administration without a STEM designation, the standard 12-month OPT applies. Confirm your degree's STEM eligibility with your DSO before applying.
Will employers sponsor an H-1B for an expeditor after OPT ends?
H-1B visa sponsorship for expeditors depends on whether USCIS classifies the role as a specialty occupation, which requires a direct relationship between the duties and a specific bachelor's degree field. Roles tied to industrial engineering, logistics systems, or procurement technology have a stronger case than generalist coordination positions. Employers in aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing are more familiar with this process and more likely to sponsor.
What degree backgrounds are most competitive for OPT expeditor roles?
Industrial engineering, supply chain management, operations management, and logistics are the strongest degree backgrounds for expeditor positions. These fields map directly to the technical coordination, vendor management, and procurement analysis work the role involves, which also supports your specialty occupation argument for OPT and future H-1B purposes. Degrees in business or general management can work but may require stronger work experience to compensate.
How do I find expeditor jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Most job boards don't indicate whether an employer will work with F-1 OPT students, so you spend significant time applying to companies that won't consider candidates with work authorization needs. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this problem, surfacing expeditor and supply chain roles from employers who are open to OPT authorization. Filtering by OPT-friendly employers from the start makes your search substantially more efficient.
Can I work as an expeditor on CPT before my OPT begins?
Yes, if you have a full-time expeditor internship or co-op offer that is directly related to your degree program, your DSO may authorize Curricular Practical Training before you graduate. CPT must be an integral part of your curriculum, so it typically requires enrollment in a relevant practicum or internship course. Using 12 or more months of full-time CPT eliminates OPT eligibility, so discuss the tradeoffs with your DSO before accepting a long-term CPT arrangement.