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Supply Chain Specialist roles are among the most accessible OPT positions for international students, with strong demand across manufacturing, retail, and logistics sectors. Many employers in this field have established OPT and H-1B visa sponsorship pipelines. Your OPT clock starts the day your EAD is valid, so target roles before graduation.
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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.
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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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Supply Chain Specialist
Prioritize employers with active H-1B sponsorship history
Companies that have sponsored H-1B visas before are far more likely to sponsor yours. Search the OFLC disclosure data to verify which supply chain employers have filed Labor Condition Applications for roles similar to yours before applying.
Highlight systems proficiency on your resume
Supply chain hiring managers screen for SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP experience. Listing specific modules you have worked with, like SAP MM or Oracle SCM, signals you can contribute immediately and reduces employer hesitation around sponsorship investment.
Target large manufacturers and retailers over small distributors
Large manufacturers, retailers, and third-party logistics companies have dedicated HR and legal infrastructure to process OPT and future H-1B sponsorship. Smaller distributors often lack the legal resources to support work authorization, even when interested in hiring you.
Apply before your OPT start date, not after
Most supply chain employers need two to four weeks to process onboarding paperwork. Starting your job search at least three months before graduation gives you enough runway to receive an offer and begin work within your authorized OPT window.
Use your degree field to qualify for specialty occupation status
Supply Chain Specialist roles typically qualify as specialty occupations when the employer requires a degree in supply chain management, operations, logistics, or a related field. Confirm the job description explicitly states a specific degree requirement before accepting an offer.
Negotiate a STEM OPT extension conversation early
If your degree is in a STEM field like industrial engineering or operations research, you may qualify for a 24-month OPT extension. Raising this with your employer before you sign gives them time to prepare for the associated E-Verify and reporting requirements.
Supply Chain Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Supply Chain Specialist roles qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
They can, but it depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as industrial engineering, operations research, logistics, or supply chain management, and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify, you are likely eligible to apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension through your DSO before your initial OPT expires.
How do I find Supply Chain Specialist jobs that sponsor OPT?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for OPT and visa sponsorship eligibility, which saves significant time compared to reviewing generic postings. Supply chain roles are well represented on the platform across manufacturing, retail, and logistics sectors. Search by job title and filter for OPT-eligible employers to find companies that have demonstrated sponsorship willingness.
Can I work as a Supply Chain Specialist on pre-completion OPT?
Yes. Pre-completion OPT allows you to work part-time during the academic year and full-time during official school breaks. The role must be directly related to your degree. Keep in mind that any pre-completion OPT time used is deducted from your total 12-month post-completion OPT authorization, so most students reserve their OPT for after graduation.
What happens to my OPT if my Supply Chain Specialist job is eliminated or I resign?
You have a total of 90 days of unemployment allowed across your entire OPT period. If you lose your job or resign, you must report the change to your DSO promptly. You can begin job searching immediately. If your unemployment total exceeds 90 days before your OPT expires, your authorization is considered violated, which affects your immigration status.
Does a Supply Chain Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Generally yes, provided the employer's job description requires a specific bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field such as supply chain management, business, engineering, or operations. Roles where any degree satisfies the requirement regardless of field are harder to support as specialty occupations. Review the job description carefully and confirm degree requirements are explicitly stated before accepting an offer.