OPT Transportation Manager Jobs
Transportation Manager jobs on OPT require employers to sponsor H-1B visa or offer cap-exempt positions, since your work authorization is time-limited. Most roles fall under logistics, supply chain, or operations management. STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on your degree field, so confirm your CIP code with your DSO before applying.
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INNOVATE without boundaries! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success - so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to provide….
Behind our doors you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to support the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you'll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.
Your Role on Our Team:
The Sr. Transportation Analyst is a key player in the Supply Chain-Transportation Department at Milwaukee Tool. The role shares responsibility for the day-to-day support and development of transportation operations and KPI’s, including carrier operations management, freight claims management, daily review of shipment activity, shipment analysis, customer service, coordination of inbound and outbound transportation scheduling, routing shipment impacts, resolution of transportation issues and cost savings / mitigation calculation and performance metrics management.
You’ll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:
- Work cross functionally with Supply Chain, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Channels and Distribution teams to meet the needs of the business
- Works cross functionally with international stakeholders for import visibility, network changes and overall performance
- Communicates with preferred freight carriers and the business on lost freight, misrouted freight, damaged freight and future shipment coordination
- Develops and maintains routing guides and operations compliance rules for the business and suppliers to maintain cost and service constraints and manages the governance of those activities
- Support manufacturing and operations with transportation support for scheduling, expediting and maintaining shipment compliance as established through the organization
- Provides price quotes and bookings for business partners for expediting and one-off shipment scheduling
- Reviews expedited shipment requests to ensure adherence to the most cost-effective transportation alternatives. Presents transactions involving excess costs to proper approval levels for review
- Maintains KPI’s and dashboard compliance to generate opportunities, mitigation and cost control
- Streamlines network design in collaboration with business partners and outside analysts to adhere the best-in-class network design
- Ensure that customer concerns are researched and corrected with freight carriers and network
- Drives costs mitigation projects through data analysis and dashboard and KPI management
- Review freight data appropriately to assure routing compliance is met and work corrective actions with business on process improvements
- Track import shipments via forwarders and dashboards to measure performance and business support through Supply Chain and Operations
- Develop and maintain lead time compliance in planning systems and communicate with business on changes necessary
- Support and develop technology enhancements into network to improve efficiency
- Performs other duties as assigned
The TOOLS you’ll bring with you:
- Ability to extract, manipulate, and organize data
- Ability to recognize opportunities and provide analytical support for fact-based decisions
- Ability to work cross functionally and within a team environment
- Thought leader to drive continuous improvement in operations
- A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Power BI and Microsoft PowerPoint is required
- 3-5 years of Transportation experience required
Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, operations, logistics, supply chain management preferred, but BS in other areas acceptable with work experience in these areas.
Working Conditions:
Manufacturing Plant
We provide these great perks and benefits:
- Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans
- Generous 401 (K) savings plan
- Education assistance
- On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service
- And many more, check out our benefits site HERE.
Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.
Transportation Analyst
INNOVATE without boundaries! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success - so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to provide….
Behind our doors you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to support the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you'll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.
Your Role on Our Team:
The Sr. Transportation Analyst is a key player in the Supply Chain-Transportation Department at Milwaukee Tool. The role shares responsibility for the day-to-day support and development of transportation operations and KPI’s, including carrier operations management, freight claims management, daily review of shipment activity, shipment analysis, customer service, coordination of inbound and outbound transportation scheduling, routing shipment impacts, resolution of transportation issues and cost savings / mitigation calculation and performance metrics management.
You’ll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:
- Work cross functionally with Supply Chain, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Channels and Distribution teams to meet the needs of the business
- Works cross functionally with international stakeholders for import visibility, network changes and overall performance
- Communicates with preferred freight carriers and the business on lost freight, misrouted freight, damaged freight and future shipment coordination
- Develops and maintains routing guides and operations compliance rules for the business and suppliers to maintain cost and service constraints and manages the governance of those activities
- Support manufacturing and operations with transportation support for scheduling, expediting and maintaining shipment compliance as established through the organization
- Provides price quotes and bookings for business partners for expediting and one-off shipment scheduling
- Reviews expedited shipment requests to ensure adherence to the most cost-effective transportation alternatives. Presents transactions involving excess costs to proper approval levels for review
- Maintains KPI’s and dashboard compliance to generate opportunities, mitigation and cost control
- Streamlines network design in collaboration with business partners and outside analysts to adhere the best-in-class network design
- Ensure that customer concerns are researched and corrected with freight carriers and network
- Drives costs mitigation projects through data analysis and dashboard and KPI management
- Review freight data appropriately to assure routing compliance is met and work corrective actions with business on process improvements
- Track import shipments via forwarders and dashboards to measure performance and business support through Supply Chain and Operations
- Develop and maintain lead time compliance in planning systems and communicate with business on changes necessary
- Support and develop technology enhancements into network to improve efficiency
- Performs other duties as assigned
The TOOLS you’ll bring with you:
- Ability to extract, manipulate, and organize data
- Ability to recognize opportunities and provide analytical support for fact-based decisions
- Ability to work cross functionally and within a team environment
- Thought leader to drive continuous improvement in operations
- A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Power BI and Microsoft PowerPoint is required
- 3-5 years of Transportation experience required
Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, operations, logistics, supply chain management preferred, but BS in other areas acceptable with work experience in these areas.
Working Conditions:
Manufacturing Plant
We provide these great perks and benefits:
- Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans
- Generous 401 (K) savings plan
- Education assistance
- On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service
- And many more, check out our benefits site HERE.
Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Transportation Manager
Target logistics-heavy industries first
Freight, e-commerce fulfillment, and third-party logistics companies hire Transportation Managers at volume and have established immigration support. These employers file more H-1B visa petitions annually than smaller operators and understand OPT timelines without extensive explanation.
Clarify your STEM OPT eligibility early
Transportation Management degrees under CIP codes like 52.0203 or engineering logistics programs often qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Confirm with your DSO before applying so you can accurately represent your authorization window to employers during screening.
Lead with your OPT end date, not just authorization status
Recruiters need to know how long you can work without a new petition. Stating your exact OPT expiration date and whether STEM extension applies gives hiring managers the timeline they need to assess whether sponsorship is feasible for their hiring cycle.
Research employer H-1B filing history
DOL disclosure data shows which companies have sponsored Transportation Manager or Operations Manager roles in the past. Prioritizing employers with a documented sponsorship track record in logistics or supply chain dramatically improves your odds of reaching an offer with visa support.
Frame your degree as a specialty occupation asset
Transportation Manager roles require demonstrating the position qualifies as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes. A relevant degree in supply chain, industrial engineering, or business logistics strengthens that argument and makes the employer's petition more defensible with USCIS.
Engage freight and port authority employers
Ports, transit authorities, and government contractors often operate under different hiring structures that can include cap-exempt H-1B pathways. These employers are frequently overlooked by OPT students but represent serious sponsorship opportunities in transportation operations and management.
Transportation Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Transportation Manager on OPT?
Yes, as long as the role is directly related to your degree field. Transportation management, supply chain, industrial engineering, and logistics degrees typically support this connection. Your employment must be authorized through your OPT EAD, and you are limited to roles within your field of study for the duration of your OPT period.
Does a Transportation Manager role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree's CIP code, not the job title itself. If your degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, or a related STEM field is on the STEM Designated Degree Program List, you may qualify for the 24-month extension. Confirm eligibility with your DSO before accepting a role, since your employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify.
How do I find Transportation Manager jobs that offer H-1B sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is designed specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers open to sponsorship. Transportation Manager roles in freight, e-commerce logistics, and supply chain operations appear regularly on the platform. Searching there saves time compared to filtering through general job postings where sponsorship willingness is rarely disclosed upfront.
Does a Transportation Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Generally yes, if the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field like supply chain management, logistics, industrial engineering, or business. The key is that the degree requirement must be specific to the role. Employers in highly regulated freight or multimodal logistics environments tend to have stronger H-1B cases for this title than generalist management roles.
What happens if my OPT expires before my employer files the H-1B petition?
If your employer files an H-1B petition before the April 1 cap-subject deadline and your OPT expires after June 1, the cap-gap rule automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. If your OPT expires before April 1 or your employer misses the filing window, you cannot legally continue working until a new status is approved.