Supply Chain Associate Jobs for OPT Students
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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Supply Chain Associate
Location: 2711 E Michigan Blvd, Michigan City, IN 46360
Part-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 5:00pm
10 - 28 hours/week
Overview:
Embark on a dynamic journey as a Part-time Supply Chain Associate, where every day offers a new opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of supply chain excellence. In addition to managing inventory, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting business-to-business operations by administering procurement, sourcing, and quoting functions that seamlessly meet the needs of our customers and drive the success of their business. This position is for our branch located at 2711 E Michigan Blvd, Michigan City, IN 46360. This position may offer a flexible schedule after a period of onboarding, training, and meeting performance goals.
Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Managing branch inventory levels
- Administering procurement functions, including purchase orders and backorder management
- Estimating/quoting prices and sourcing product
- Coordinating resources to respond to customer supply chain needs
- Supporting accounts receivable activities
- Making deliveries with a company vehicle as necessary
- Performing other duties as needed to ensure branch success
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:
- 18 years of age or older, due to the nature of work
- Possess a current full valid driver's license issued in the country where the job is located (including successful completion of any applicable graduated license program for your state or province) as well as the ability to meet our driving record requirements to use a company vehicle, as needed
- Possess or are working towards a degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Management, Marketing, Sales or related field of study OR have customer service or industry related work experience
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient computer skills
- Highly motivated, self-directed and customer service oriented
- Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
- Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
- Exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills
- Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
- Lift, slide, carry and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 75lbs
- Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT:
Our mission within Fastenal's School of Business is to collaboratively maximize the potential of each employee by consistently providing efficient, effective, and engaging learning opportunities to drive improved work performance. The experience includes on-the-job, online, instructor led classroom and virtual trainings which will equip you with the knowledge, skills and strategies to be successful in your role and grow with the company.
About us:
Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.
As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.
PART-TIME BENEFIT:
Fastenal offers a 401(k) with an employer contribution.
Job Description
Supply Chain Associate
Location: 2711 E Michigan Blvd, Michigan City, IN 46360
Part-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 5:00pm
10 - 28 hours/week
Overview:
Embark on a dynamic journey as a Part-time Supply Chain Associate, where every day offers a new opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of supply chain excellence. In addition to managing inventory, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting business-to-business operations by administering procurement, sourcing, and quoting functions that seamlessly meet the needs of our customers and drive the success of their business. This position is for our branch located at 2711 E Michigan Blvd, Michigan City, IN 46360. This position may offer a flexible schedule after a period of onboarding, training, and meeting performance goals.
Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Managing branch inventory levels
- Administering procurement functions, including purchase orders and backorder management
- Estimating/quoting prices and sourcing product
- Coordinating resources to respond to customer supply chain needs
- Supporting accounts receivable activities
- Making deliveries with a company vehicle as necessary
- Performing other duties as needed to ensure branch success
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:
- 18 years of age or older, due to the nature of work
- Possess a current full valid driver's license issued in the country where the job is located (including successful completion of any applicable graduated license program for your state or province) as well as the ability to meet our driving record requirements to use a company vehicle, as needed
- Possess or are working towards a degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Management, Marketing, Sales or related field of study OR have customer service or industry related work experience
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient computer skills
- Highly motivated, self-directed and customer service oriented
- Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
- Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
- Exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills
- Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
- Lift, slide, carry and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 75lbs
- Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT:
Our mission within Fastenal's School of Business is to collaboratively maximize the potential of each employee by consistently providing efficient, effective, and engaging learning opportunities to drive improved work performance. The experience includes on-the-job, online, instructor led classroom and virtual trainings which will equip you with the knowledge, skills and strategies to be successful in your role and grow with the company.
About us:
Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.
As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.
PART-TIME BENEFIT:
Fastenal offers a 401(k) with an employer contribution.
How to Get Visa 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.
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.
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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.
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