Distribution & Wholesale OPT Jobs in New York
Distribution and wholesale F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in New York draw students into one of the country's most active supply chain hubs, with major employers like Amazon, PepsiCo, and Sysco operating distribution networks across the metro area, Hudson Valley, and Long Island. Operations, logistics coordination, and supply chain analyst roles are among the most common OPT-eligible positions in this sector.
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Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.
Production
From sourcing raw materials to manufacturing, order placement, pricing and quality control and getting the finished product where it needs to be, our production team is responsible for ensuring we keep our standards high and our business profitable at every step of the journey. If you are a focused, results-driven, tenacious and highly flexible team player, we’ll give you every opportunity to build a rewarding career with one of the world’s foremost major lifestyle brand collectives.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES WOULD INCLUDE:
The Associate Production Manager contributes to the seasonal production process by assisting with the placement, execution, and follow-up of manufacturing orders and by ensuring the timely delivery of quality, profitable goods.
Strategy & Innovation
- Communicate and coordinate all aspects from material data management, production placement to arrival into distribution centers. Working within the teams’ process and willing to make suggestions for areas of improvement.
Operations and Results
- This role interacts with all department from design, merchandising, finance, operations, logistics and our warehouse team.
- Access IBT system validate and push materials to SAP. Access shared drives: perform daily tracking of goods on order, in progress (WIP) and in-transit to ensure timely delivery according to development calendar; create and distribute production status report; follow-up with vendors, factories and Design/Merchandising as needed.
- Partner with merchandisers to confirm accuracy of size breaks, tickets, and item information is communicated to our China office and vendors.
- Create, revise, input and maintain production orders and monitor transmission to factories; file and maintain records of purchase orders (POs); receive and track all pre-production samples and stock deliveries.
- Track non-compliance/claims chargebacks with vendors, where appropriate.
- Provide general administrative support to the team as needed.
Customers & Relationships
- Build collaborative relationships with vendors and internal customers.
- Perform special projects as assigned.
Leadership & Teams
- The ideal candidate should have traits of tenacity, assertiveness, and confidence. Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary.
OUR BEST FIT CANDIDATE WOULD HAVE:
- 3 years relevant experience in jewelry production and sourcing.
- Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented.
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, highly detail oriented and meticulous.
- Basic knowledge of jewelry manufacturing.
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Pivot Tables.
In return, we provide an industry-competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401(k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership. Our social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in and our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands through workshops, resources and inspiring conversation.
SALARY RANGE: $66,300 - $72,000
At Centric Brands, we believe our people are our greatest asset, and we seek to structure competitive compensation offers to ensure that we are able to attract and retain the best talent. Our job postings include an annual base salary range at the time of employment. The stated base salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on several factors, including the selected candidate's educational and professional experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process. Base salary is a part of a total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, annual bonus and other Centric Brands sponsored benefit programs.
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Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Please note that Centric Brands will only reach out to interview, make an offer of employment or conduct onboarding activities for candidates who have applied through our careers site. When interviewing for a position, the candidate experience will include live interaction, such as a video conference or telephone call, with a Recruiter and/or company employee(s). We will never ask for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process. Be aware of suspicious recruitment activity. If you think you are a victim of an employment scam, you may contact your local law enforcement agency and/or visit the Federal Trade Commission website here: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams.
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Search Distribution & Wholesale Jobs in New YorkDistribution & Wholesale OPT Sponsorship Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
Which distribution and wholesale companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in New York?
Large-scale operators with New York distribution infrastructure, including Amazon, Sysco, PepsiCo, C&S Wholesale Grocers, and United Natural Foods, have filed Labor Condition Applications for roles. National wholesale distributors with regional offices in the New York metro area and along the I-87 and I-95 corridors tend to have more structured OPT hiring programs than smaller regional operators.
Which cities in New York have the most distribution and wholesale F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
The New York City metro area, particularly the Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn, concentrates the highest number of distribution and wholesale OPT roles due to port proximity and dense retail supply chains. Significant secondary clusters exist in Suffern, Newburgh, Albany, and Buffalo, where major distribution centers serve upstate and regional markets. Long Island's warehouse corridors in Melville and Hauppauge also list OPT-eligible supply chain positions regularly.
How do I find distribution and wholesale F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in New York?
Migrate Mate filters distribution and wholesale jobs in New York specifically by F-1 OPT sponsorship eligibility, pulling from verified employer LCA filing history so you can see which companies have an actual track record of supporting OPT students. Searching by industry and state on Migrate Mate removes the guesswork of identifying which New York employers will work with your authorization status.
What types of distribution and wholesale roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship in New York?
Roles that align with a qualifying STEM or business degree tend to qualify most consistently. Supply chain analyst, logistics coordinator, demand planning analyst, operations research analyst, and inventory management specialist positions are among the most common OPT-eligible titles in New York distribution and wholesale. Roles requiring data analysis, procurement strategy, or systems management are more likely to qualify than general warehouse or delivery positions.
Are there any New York-specific considerations for F-1 OPT sponsorship in distribution and wholesale?
New York's density of union-affiliated distribution operations, particularly in food and beverage wholesale in the metro area, can affect how employers structure OPT roles versus unionized positions. Additionally, New York City's local hiring compliance requirements and the state's emphasis on E-Verify participation for certain government-affiliated contracts may influence which employers engage with OPT sponsorship processes. Students in STEM-designated programs should confirm their role's SOC code aligns with their degree field before accepting an offer.