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Supply chain optimization roles qualify for F-1 OPT when your degree is in supply chain management, industrial engineering, operations research, or a closely related field. STEM OPT extension eligibility is strong for analytical roles tied to engineering or data science programs, giving you up to three years of work authorization.
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Now Brewing – optimization lead! #tobeapartner
From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.
Build the systems, insights, and capabilities that power the future of our supply chain. This role sits at the intersection of sourcing, supply chain strategy, planning, technology, and analytics. Play a critical role in shaping how our sourcing organization operates, designing scalable solutions, and delivering predictive and proactive insights that enable better, faster decisions across the business. You’ll partner closely with sourcing, planning, technology teams, and cross functional stakeholders to deliver spend analytics and market insights and translate business needs into effective system capabilities. From driving adoption of tools to building forward looking reporting and alerts, your work will directly influence how we anticipate demand, manage risk and complexity, and continuously improve how we operate. This is a rare opportunity to move beyond “running the plan” and instead help design the systems, insights, and ways of working that define how planning happens. Your work will improve visibility, reduce friction, and enable smarter decisions—at scale.
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead planning technology evolution by translating business needs into system capabilities, guiding implementations, driving adoption, and partnering with technology teams to ensure tools enable planners effectively.
- Drive continuous improvement and standardization by identifying enhancement opportunities, delivering prioritized initiatives, and strengthening consistent sourcing processes and best practices across teams.
- Advance reporting and insights by building sustainable KPI frameworks, proactive alerts, and trusted analytics that improve visibility, decision making, and sourcing/supply chain performance.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced Excel – complex formulas, Power Query, pivot tables, data validation, scenario modeling
- SQL – ability to write and interpret queries to extract, validate, and analyze data from large datasets
- Sourcing and Supply Chain Systems – hands on experience with enterprise planning tools (e.g., SAP Ariba, Oracle, o9, APO, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder, or similar)
- Reporting & BI Tools – experience designing and maintaining dashboards and reports (Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent)
- Data Analysis & Quality Management – identifying data issues, root causes, and working with partners to improve data integrity
- 4 year college degree.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.
If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.
The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
LOCATION
These roles will be based in Nashville, Tennessee, where we plan to expand our presence with the opening of a new Starbucks office later this year. We look forward to establishing strong roots in this growing city and contributing meaningfully to the local community.
Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!
Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.
Starbucks Coffee Company is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com or 1(888) 611-2258.
supply chain optimization lead - Sourcing Operations
Now Brewing – optimization lead! #tobeapartner
From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.
Build the systems, insights, and capabilities that power the future of our supply chain. This role sits at the intersection of sourcing, supply chain strategy, planning, technology, and analytics. Play a critical role in shaping how our sourcing organization operates, designing scalable solutions, and delivering predictive and proactive insights that enable better, faster decisions across the business. You’ll partner closely with sourcing, planning, technology teams, and cross functional stakeholders to deliver spend analytics and market insights and translate business needs into effective system capabilities. From driving adoption of tools to building forward looking reporting and alerts, your work will directly influence how we anticipate demand, manage risk and complexity, and continuously improve how we operate. This is a rare opportunity to move beyond “running the plan” and instead help design the systems, insights, and ways of working that define how planning happens. Your work will improve visibility, reduce friction, and enable smarter decisions—at scale.
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead planning technology evolution by translating business needs into system capabilities, guiding implementations, driving adoption, and partnering with technology teams to ensure tools enable planners effectively.
- Drive continuous improvement and standardization by identifying enhancement opportunities, delivering prioritized initiatives, and strengthening consistent sourcing processes and best practices across teams.
- Advance reporting and insights by building sustainable KPI frameworks, proactive alerts, and trusted analytics that improve visibility, decision making, and sourcing/supply chain performance.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced Excel – complex formulas, Power Query, pivot tables, data validation, scenario modeling
- SQL – ability to write and interpret queries to extract, validate, and analyze data from large datasets
- Sourcing and Supply Chain Systems – hands on experience with enterprise planning tools (e.g., SAP Ariba, Oracle, o9, APO, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder, or similar)
- Reporting & BI Tools – experience designing and maintaining dashboards and reports (Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent)
- Data Analysis & Quality Management – identifying data issues, root causes, and working with partners to improve data integrity
- 4 year college degree.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.
If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.
The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
LOCATION
These roles will be based in Nashville, Tennessee, where we plan to expand our presence with the opening of a new Starbucks office later this year. We look forward to establishing strong roots in this growing city and contributing meaningfully to the local community.
Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!
Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.
Starbucks Coffee Company is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com or 1(888) 611-2258.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Supply Chain Optimization
Target employers with established supply chain operations
Large manufacturers, retailers, and logistics companies like Amazon, Walmart, and Procter and Gamble routinely hire supply chain analysts and have HR infrastructure to handle OPT work authorization without treating it as an unusual request.
Confirm your STEM OPT eligibility before applying
Supply chain optimization roles often qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in industrial engineering, operations research, or systems engineering. Verify your program's CIP code with your DSO before starting your job search.
Lead with quantified process improvements in your resume
Employers hiring for optimization roles want evidence of measurable impact. Frame your experience around specific outcomes: reduced lead times, improved forecast accuracy, or inventory cost reductions. Numbers make your application stand out and justify sponsorship investment.
Address OPT timing proactively with hiring managers
Supply chain hiring cycles can run three to six months. Apply early and be transparent about your OPT start date and expiration. Employers planning headcount appreciate knowing your authorization window so they can align onboarding timelines accordingly.
Highlight proficiency in tools employers actually use
SAP, Oracle SCM, Python, SQL, and Tableau appear consistently in supply chain optimization job descriptions. Demonstrating hands-on experience with these tools signals immediate contribution, which makes sponsorship a more straightforward decision for hiring managers.
Pursue roles with an analytical or engineering classification
Job titles framed as supply chain analyst, operations research analyst, or industrial engineer carry clearer STEM designation than generalist titles. This classification matters for your OPT STEM extension application and for future H-1B visa specialty occupation eligibility.
Supply Chain Optimization OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do supply chain optimization jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Many supply chain optimization roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, but it depends on your degree's CIP code, not just the job title. Degrees in industrial engineering, operations research, systems engineering, and supply chain management under an STEM-designated program are typically eligible. Confirm with your DSO and verify the employer meets the E-Verify requirement before accepting an offer.
How do I find supply chain optimization employers that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters supply chain jobs by sponsorship willingness, so you're not wasting time applying to roles where authorization is a dealbreaker. Large employers in manufacturing, retail, and logistics are the most consistent sponsors because they have dedicated HR teams familiar with OPT and H-1B processes.
Can I work in supply chain optimization on OPT if my degree is in business analytics?
Yes, if your role involves quantitative modeling, demand forecasting, or data-driven process improvement and your business analytics program is STEM-designated. The key is that your job duties must relate directly to your field of study. Roles heavy on procurement strategy or vendor management without an analytical core may be harder to justify as STEM-eligible.
What happens to my OPT authorization if my supply chain role changes significantly after I start?
Your OPT is tied to employment in a job directly related to your major field of study. If your role shifts substantially, such as moving from data modeling to general project coordination, that change could affect your authorization. Report any material job changes to your DSO promptly and document how the new responsibilities still align with your degree program.
Is supply chain optimization considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Generally yes, when the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field such as industrial engineering, supply chain management, or operations research. Roles framed around quantitative analysis, systems optimization, or engineering-level problem solving have a stronger specialty occupation argument than generalist supply chain coordinator positions, which matters when your employer eventually files an H-1B petition.