TN Visa Supply Chain Planning Jobs
Supply Chain Planning professionals qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA as Management Consultants or Industrial Engineers, depending on how the role is scoped. Canadian citizens can enter the U.S. at a port of entry without a consular appointment. Mexican citizens go through consular processing with a limited annual allocation.
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One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
We are pleased to announce a new opportunity for a transactional attorney to join our in-house legal department in a hybrid role in Carlsbad, California supporting supply chain and procurement activities across several different business areas. Are you a business-minded attorney seeking to grow your in-house career through the opportunity to draft, review, negotiate, analyze and advise on various types of contractual documents for numerous functions and internal customers across an organization? If so, then you might be a fit for our Supply Chain Counsel position supporting the Commercial businesses of Viasat.
As a Supply Chain Counsel, you will focus on providing legal and contractual guidance in transactions with vendors of all kinds, including manufacturing, software licensing, strategic supply, professional services, marketing, and development agreements. In addition to working directly with internal business and function owners on certain efforts, you will act as an advisor, trainer and critical issue point for a team of contract managers supporting supply chain and procurement activities. This is a hybrid, site-based role that offers the perfect blend of office collaboration and remote flexibility. Employees will work from our office at least 3 days (60%) per week within a standard five-day workweek, with the remaining days worked remotely.
The day-to-day:
- Provide strategic business and legal advice related to supply chain transactions both at contract inception and during contract performance.
- Develop, examine, negotiate, and analyze a wide variety of contracts.
- Advise on mitigation strategies related to sourcing challenges and changes.
- Create and implement strategies for early resolution of contractual disputes with vendors.
- Mentor, advise and train commercial contracts staff.
- Collaborate closely and connect with other departments and functional areas to ensure business objectives are met.
- Assist in other transactional and legal matters as necessary and requested by manager.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- 3-5 years of prior transactional legal experience, preferably with some in-house practice for a technology company.
- Juris Doctorate degree with excellent academic credentials.
- Strong experience drafting, negotiating and handling contracts.
- Ability to navigate a global, complex, decentralized organization with partners across different time zones and in remote work settings.
- Exceptional interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written, including ability to ask clear, concise questions involving complex technology to get requisite answers from business partners and Legal Department colleagues.
- Prior experience with intellectual property a plus.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
WHAT WILL HELP YOU ON THE JOB:
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
- Ability to take initiative and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced corporate environment.
- Strong time management skills and the ability to handle and prioritize several simultaneous projects under deadline pressure.
SALARY RANGE:
- Salary range: $139,000.00 - $219,000.00 / annually. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $172,500.00 - $258,500.00 / annually: At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness.
Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this online application, please click here.
About us:
One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
We are pleased to announce a new opportunity for a transactional attorney to join our in-house legal department in a hybrid role in Carlsbad, California supporting supply chain and procurement activities across several different business areas. Are you a business-minded attorney seeking to grow your in-house career through the opportunity to draft, review, negotiate, analyze and advise on various types of contractual documents for numerous functions and internal customers across an organization? If so, then you might be a fit for our Supply Chain Counsel position supporting the Commercial businesses of Viasat.
As a Supply Chain Counsel, you will focus on providing legal and contractual guidance in transactions with vendors of all kinds, including manufacturing, software licensing, strategic supply, professional services, marketing, and development agreements. In addition to working directly with internal business and function owners on certain efforts, you will act as an advisor, trainer and critical issue point for a team of contract managers supporting supply chain and procurement activities. This is a hybrid, site-based role that offers the perfect blend of office collaboration and remote flexibility. Employees will work from our office at least 3 days (60%) per week within a standard five-day workweek, with the remaining days worked remotely.
The day-to-day:
- Provide strategic business and legal advice related to supply chain transactions both at contract inception and during contract performance.
- Develop, examine, negotiate, and analyze a wide variety of contracts.
- Advise on mitigation strategies related to sourcing challenges and changes.
- Create and implement strategies for early resolution of contractual disputes with vendors.
- Mentor, advise and train commercial contracts staff.
- Collaborate closely and connect with other departments and functional areas to ensure business objectives are met.
- Assist in other transactional and legal matters as necessary and requested by manager.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- 3-5 years of prior transactional legal experience, preferably with some in-house practice for a technology company.
- Juris Doctorate degree with excellent academic credentials.
- Strong experience drafting, negotiating and handling contracts.
- Ability to navigate a global, complex, decentralized organization with partners across different time zones and in remote work settings.
- Exceptional interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written, including ability to ask clear, concise questions involving complex technology to get requisite answers from business partners and Legal Department colleagues.
- Prior experience with intellectual property a plus.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
WHAT WILL HELP YOU ON THE JOB:
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
- Ability to take initiative and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced corporate environment.
- Strong time management skills and the ability to handle and prioritize several simultaneous projects under deadline pressure.
SALARY RANGE:
- Salary range: $139,000.00 - $219,000.00 / annually. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $172,500.00 - $258,500.00 / annually: At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness.
Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this online application, please click here.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Supply Chain Planning
Frame your credentials around TN-qualifying categories
Supply Chain Planning roles can qualify under Management Consultant or Industrial Engineer. Your resume and degree must map clearly to one of these categories, a mismatch in how the role is titled or scoped is the most common reason TN visa petitions are questioned.
Target employers with cross-border supply chains
Manufacturers, retailers, and distributors operating across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico already understand TN visa mechanics. These employers face fewer internal hurdles when sponsoring you because their HR and legal teams have prior TN filing experience.
Get your support letter written for TN review
Your employer's support letter must describe your duties in language that matches a TN-qualifying occupation. Vague titles like 'planning lead' or 'ops coordinator' without specific professional duties will draw scrutiny at the port of entry or consulate.
Prepare for CBP questions about consulting versus employment
Canadian applicants entering at a port of entry should be ready to explain they are providing professional services, not filling a permanent employee slot in a traditional sense. CBP officers sometimes probe this distinction, especially for salaried supply chain roles.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers already filing TN sponsorships
Searching broadly wastes time on employers unfamiliar with visa sponsorship. Migrate Mate surfaces Supply Chain Planning roles at employers with recent visa filings, so you start conversations with companies already experienced with sponsoring work visas.
Align your degree field to your job offer before filing
A degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, or operations research strengthens your TN case. If your degree is in a different field, document how your coursework and experience directly apply to the specific duties in the offer letter.
Supply Chain Planning TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Supply Chain Planning qualify for a TN visa?
Yes, but the qualifying category depends on how the role is defined. Roles focused on process improvement, systems analysis, and operational efficiency typically qualify under Industrial Engineer. Strategy and advisory-heavy roles often qualify under Management Consultant. The job offer letter and your degree must align with whichever category your employer uses.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Supply Chain Planning professionals?
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and no lengthy USCIS petition process for most applicants. H-1B visa selection is random and limited to 85,000 slots per year. For Canadian supply chain professionals with a qualifying degree and job offer, TN is a faster and more predictable path to U.S. employment than competing in the H-1B lottery.
Where can I find Supply Chain Planning jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Most general job boards don't filter by visa sponsorship experience, so you end up applying to employers who may not be familiar with work visa processes. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search, letting you find Supply Chain Planning roles at employers with recent visa filings and experience sponsoring work visas, so your applications go to the right places from the start.
What documents do I need to apply for a TN visa as a Supply Chain Planning professional?
You need a valid Canadian or Mexican passport, a letter from your U.S. employer detailing your job duties, your professional credentials, and proof that your degree aligns with the TN category being claimed. Canadian citizens present these documents at a U.S. port of entry. Mexican citizens apply at a U.S. consulate and must also complete the DS-160 form.
Can Mexican supply chain professionals also use the TN visa?
Yes, Mexican citizens qualify for TN status under USMCA, but the process differs from Canada's. Mexican applicants must apply at a U.S. consulate, complete the DS-160, pay the MRV fee, and attend an interview. The annual TN allocation for Mexican nationals is capped, and consulate wait times vary by location, so planning ahead matters more than it does for Canadian applicants.