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Supply Chain Associate roles are among the more OPT-friendly positions in operations, with many employers sponsoring H-1B visas after the standard or STEM OPT period. Most roles require a degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, operations, or a related field, making STEM OPT extensions commonly available.
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ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.
At AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future.
Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward. Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
AMD, Inc., is hiring Sr. Supply Chain Specialist to Design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes, including inventory control, logistics, and material flow, employing knowledge of industrial engineering. Review production schedules, engineering specifications, process flows, and other information to understand methods that are applied and implement improvements. Analyze and coordinate the supply chain functions of a semiconductor organization. Analyze supply-demand matching, based on MRP system, to resolve root cause changes, shortages, and surpluses, and identify and drive course corrections. Review all MRP inputs with functional owners to drive accountability and data accuracy (Yields, BOM, Capacity, etc.). Provide product intelligence and required actions in the generation of the inventory forecast. Articulate the difference between the demand plan (ship plan) and revenue plan (MOF). Drive discussion/actions to close revenue dedication gaps by unit and improve the overall health of the products. Enact quality control procedures to resolve production problems or minimize costs – recommend demand crafting opportunities to achieve business goals. Represent Product Planning and articulate supply and inventory plans at all meetings with key internal customers: PEO, Business Unit, and Production Control (PLPC). Examples: NPI Readiness/PM, Core Team, SCT, Supply Chain Ops. Drive disposition of inactive/hold inventory and represent ISC in meetings with the Business Units, Finance teams and Inventory Management. Identify required demand mix for factory planner to implement to when leading the line and crafting the Graded Die Forecast (GDF). Lead OPN Constraints to align release dates, based on IP date and or manufacturing requirements. Coordinate with data management (GPDM) for new BOM creation, based on new RIDV and post-processors. Meet with Central Planning to identify part connections/disconnections in the BOM. Perform root cause analysis and recommended dispositions for inventory forecast and financial close. Under supervision, exercise judgment within defined company procedures and practices to select methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
Multiple openings. Qualified applicants click “APPLY NOW” button to apply online.
Travel required: NO
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Degree required
Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Manufacturing and Mechanical Systems Integration, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
Amount and type of experience required
One (1) year of experience in the job offered or closely related supply chain analyst/manager or industrial engineer role.
Specific skills required:
Position requires one (1) year of experience in the following:
- Product and demand planning;
- Analyzing current inventories and procedures, applying data mining techniques to identify patterns, trends, and inefficiencies;
- Identifying bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement and enabling proactive measures to enhance supply chain resilience;
- Leveraging data visualization dashboards (PowerBI and Tableau);
- Supply Chain Planning (S&OP, Capacity Planning);
- ERP/MRP Systems (SAP, AS400, and Frontier);
- CAD tools;
- Production & Capacity Optimization (BOM, Routing, and PPAP); and
- Supply Chain Optimization (end-to-end integration).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
N/A
BENEFITS
AMD benefits at a glance.
AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
INTRODUCTION
ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.
At AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future.
Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward. Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
AMD, Inc., is hiring Sr. Supply Chain Specialist to Design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes, including inventory control, logistics, and material flow, employing knowledge of industrial engineering. Review production schedules, engineering specifications, process flows, and other information to understand methods that are applied and implement improvements. Analyze and coordinate the supply chain functions of a semiconductor organization. Analyze supply-demand matching, based on MRP system, to resolve root cause changes, shortages, and surpluses, and identify and drive course corrections. Review all MRP inputs with functional owners to drive accountability and data accuracy (Yields, BOM, Capacity, etc.). Provide product intelligence and required actions in the generation of the inventory forecast. Articulate the difference between the demand plan (ship plan) and revenue plan (MOF). Drive discussion/actions to close revenue dedication gaps by unit and improve the overall health of the products. Enact quality control procedures to resolve production problems or minimize costs – recommend demand crafting opportunities to achieve business goals. Represent Product Planning and articulate supply and inventory plans at all meetings with key internal customers: PEO, Business Unit, and Production Control (PLPC). Examples: NPI Readiness/PM, Core Team, SCT, Supply Chain Ops. Drive disposition of inactive/hold inventory and represent ISC in meetings with the Business Units, Finance teams and Inventory Management. Identify required demand mix for factory planner to implement to when leading the line and crafting the Graded Die Forecast (GDF). Lead OPN Constraints to align release dates, based on IP date and or manufacturing requirements. Coordinate with data management (GPDM) for new BOM creation, based on new RIDV and post-processors. Meet with Central Planning to identify part connections/disconnections in the BOM. Perform root cause analysis and recommended dispositions for inventory forecast and financial close. Under supervision, exercise judgment within defined company procedures and practices to select methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
Multiple openings. Qualified applicants click “APPLY NOW” button to apply online.
Travel required: NO
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Degree required
Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Manufacturing and Mechanical Systems Integration, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
Amount and type of experience required
One (1) year of experience in the job offered or closely related supply chain analyst/manager or industrial engineer role.
Specific skills required:
Position requires one (1) year of experience in the following:
- Product and demand planning;
- Analyzing current inventories and procedures, applying data mining techniques to identify patterns, trends, and inefficiencies;
- Identifying bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement and enabling proactive measures to enhance supply chain resilience;
- Leveraging data visualization dashboards (PowerBI and Tableau);
- Supply Chain Planning (S&OP, Capacity Planning);
- ERP/MRP Systems (SAP, AS400, and Frontier);
- CAD tools;
- Production & Capacity Optimization (BOM, Routing, and PPAP); and
- Supply Chain Optimization (end-to-end integration).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
N/A
BENEFITS
AMD benefits at a glance.
AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Supply Chain Associate
Target companies with active H-1B filing histories
Large manufacturers, retailers, and logistics firms like Amazon, Walmart, and Procter and Gamble file H-1B petitions regularly for supply chain roles. Prioritizing employers with a proven sponsorship track record significantly improves your long-term authorization prospects.
Highlight your degree field in every application
Supply chain, industrial engineering, operations research, and business analytics degrees are directly relevant to this role. Explicitly connecting your academic background to the job description strengthens your specialty occupation case and makes sponsorship conversations easier.
Pursue STEM OPT if your degree qualifies
Degrees in industrial engineering, operations research, and supply chain analytics typically qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. That gives you up to three years of work authorization, covering multiple H-1B lottery cycles and reducing employer urgency.
Lead with systems and tools experience
Proficiency in SAP, Oracle SCM, or similar ERP platforms makes you a stronger hire and a less risky OPT candidate. Employers who invest in onboarding a specialist are more motivated to sponsor rather than start the search over.
Clarify your authorization timeline upfront with recruiters
Explaining your OPT end date, STEM extension eligibility, and H-1B timeline early builds trust and avoids late-stage surprises. Recruiters who understand your timeline can advocate internally for sponsorship before an offer is extended.
Focus on employers in regulated or complex supply chains
Pharmaceutical, aerospace, and semiconductor companies run highly specialized supply chains where institutional knowledge matters. These sectors have stronger incentives to sponsor experienced associates rather than restart hiring, making them disproportionately good targets for OPT students.
Supply Chain Associate OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Supply Chain Associate on OPT?
Yes, Supply Chain Associate roles are directly related to degrees in supply chain management, industrial engineering, operations research, and business analytics, all of which satisfy the OPT requirement that your job be related to your field of study. You'll need your EAD card before your start date, and your employer must confirm the role aligns with your degree when completing the I-983 form if you're on STEM OPT.
Do Supply Chain Associate jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Many do, but it depends on your specific degree. Degrees in industrial engineering, operations research, supply chain analytics, and information systems are on the STEM designated degree list, qualifying for the 24-month extension. A general business or management degree typically does not qualify. Check your degree's CIP code against the official STEM list before assuming eligibility, and confirm with your DSO.
How do I find Supply Chain Associate jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters jobs by sponsorship willingness, so you're not wasting time applying to companies that won't work with your status. Supply chain roles at large consumer goods, manufacturing, and retail companies appear frequently and tend to have stronger sponsorship track records than smaller firms.
Will a Supply Chain Associate role support an H-1B petition after OPT?
It can, provided the employer is willing to file and the role qualifies as a specialty occupation under USCIS standards. Supply chain roles that require a specific bachelor's degree in a technical or analytical field, such as industrial engineering or operations research, are generally stronger candidates for H-1B approval than generalist roles. Roles requiring only a generic business degree face more scrutiny.
What should I do if my OPT expires before an H-1B is approved?
If you're selected in the H-1B lottery and your employer files before your OPT expires, you may be eligible for a cap-gap extension that bridges your status through September 30. If you're not selected or your employer hasn't filed, you'll need to stop working once your OPT ends. Planning early, pursuing the STEM OPT extension if eligible, and targeting employers who file in the April lottery window are the most effective ways to manage this risk.