OPT Logistics Coordinator Jobs
Logistics Coordinator roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in supply chain, operations, or business. Most positions qualify as STEM-adjacent under business operations, and employers in freight, e-commerce, and manufacturing regularly hire international candidates. Your 12-month OPT window is enough to demonstrate value and pursue H-1B visa sponsorship.
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Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end logistics operations for Veramaris and support overall site logistics activities.
- Serve as the primary contact for operations inquiries related to domestic and global shipments.
- Coordinate transportation scheduling, SAP delivery creation, and shipment execution to ensure timely deliveries.
- Manage day-to-day relationships with carriers, third-party warehouses, and packaging vendors.
- Coordinate packaging and railcar schedules to support production and packaging operations.
- Support operational functions including subcontracting POs, invoicing, packaging supply management, and month-end activities.
- Handle customer service support including order creation, freight quotes, warehouse shipments, and invoicing processes.
- Ensure accuracy, compliance, and quality of logistics documentation, inventory records, and shipping processes.
- Resolve shipping, invoicing, and inventory discrepancies while supporting supply chain process improvements.
- Provide backup support to supply chain leadership and contribute to logistics projects, team collaboration, and compliance with safety and operational policies.
REQUIREMENTS
- A minimum of an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree; Logistics or Supply Chain preferred
- A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience.
- Strong customer service, communication, and professional interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Outlook and Excel.
- Self-motivated with ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Adaptable to repetitive tasks and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Dependable, positive, and able to maintain professionalism in all interactions.
- Previous inventory or warehouse experience preferred.
The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.
Your Application
To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html.
Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.
Your Talent Acquisition Manager:
Jonty Nimola
Company is
Evonik Corporation
What we offer
Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end logistics operations for Veramaris and support overall site logistics activities.
- Serve as the primary contact for operations inquiries related to domestic and global shipments.
- Coordinate transportation scheduling, SAP delivery creation, and shipment execution to ensure timely deliveries.
- Manage day-to-day relationships with carriers, third-party warehouses, and packaging vendors.
- Coordinate packaging and railcar schedules to support production and packaging operations.
- Support operational functions including subcontracting POs, invoicing, packaging supply management, and month-end activities.
- Handle customer service support including order creation, freight quotes, warehouse shipments, and invoicing processes.
- Ensure accuracy, compliance, and quality of logistics documentation, inventory records, and shipping processes.
- Resolve shipping, invoicing, and inventory discrepancies while supporting supply chain process improvements.
- Provide backup support to supply chain leadership and contribute to logistics projects, team collaboration, and compliance with safety and operational policies.
REQUIREMENTS
- A minimum of an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree; Logistics or Supply Chain preferred
- A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience.
- Strong customer service, communication, and professional interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Outlook and Excel.
- Self-motivated with ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Adaptable to repetitive tasks and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Dependable, positive, and able to maintain professionalism in all interactions.
- Previous inventory or warehouse experience preferred.
The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.
Your Application
To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html.
Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.
Your Talent Acquisition Manager:
Jonty Nimola
Company is
Evonik Corporation
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Logistics Coordinator
Target industries with established sponsorship track records
Freight forwarding, third-party logistics, e-commerce fulfillment, and manufacturing companies sponsor international employees far more often than small distributors. Focus your search on mid-size to large operators where HR has handled visa processes before.
Frame your international background as a supply chain asset
Fluency in cross-border logistics, familiarity with import and export documentation, or experience with international freight processes makes you more valuable to employers who ship globally. Lead with this in your resume and interviews.
Pursue STEM OPT extension if your degree qualifies
If your degree is in supply chain management, industrial engineering, or a related STEM field, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. That gives employers three years to evaluate you before committing to H-1B sponsorship.
Earn a recognized logistics certification during OPT
Credentials like APICS CSCP or a Lean Six Sigma certification strengthen your case for sponsorship by demonstrating professional commitment. Employers are more likely to invest in sponsorship for candidates who show initiative beyond their core job responsibilities.
Raise sponsorship early with companies that already file H-1Bs
Before accepting an offer, verify the employer has a history of H-1B filings using publicly available Department of Labor disclosure data. Bringing this up early avoids spending months with a company that has no sponsorship pathway.
Logistics Coordinator OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Logistics Coordinator role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B sponsorship?
It depends on how the role is defined. Logistics Coordinator positions that require a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations management, or a related field generally meet the specialty occupation standard. Roles where any degree is accepted regardless of field are harder to sponsor. Employers with structured logistics operations and degree requirements in job postings have the strongest sponsorship cases.
Can I work as a Logistics Coordinator on OPT without employer sponsorship?
Yes. During your OPT period, your EAD card authorizes you to work for any employer in a role related to your degree field without the employer taking any sponsorship action. You can start work as soon as your EAD is valid and your employment start date is on or after your program end date. No employer petition or filing is required during this period.
Does a Logistics Coordinator job qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
The job itself does not determine STEM OPT eligibility, your degree does. If your degree is in supply chain management, industrial engineering, operations research, or another qualifying STEM field on the DHS STEM designated degree program list, you may be eligible for a 24-month extension regardless of your job title. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before assuming eligibility.
Where can I find Logistics Coordinator jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and international students and surfaces Logistics Coordinator roles at employers with a history of sponsoring international workers. General job boards rarely filter for visa sponsorship willingness, which means you can spend weeks applying to companies that won't move forward once they see your authorization status. Migrate Mate removes that friction.
What happens to my Logistics Coordinator job if my OPT expires before H-1B approval?
If your employer files an H-1B petition before your OPT expires and you have a valid STEM OPT extension or a timely filed cap-subject petition, cap-gap protection may cover the gap between OPT expiration and October 1 when H-1B status begins. Without a STEM extension, your ability to continue working depends entirely on the timing of the H-1B filing and lottery selection. Discuss this timeline with your DSO and employer well in advance.