Distribution & Wholesale OPT Jobs in Ohio
Distribution and wholesale F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Ohio draw from the state's deep logistics infrastructure, with major employers like Cardinal Health, Procter & Gamble, and Amazon operating large distribution and supply chain operations in Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati. Ohio's central location and freight network make it one of the more active Midwest states for OPT candidates in this sector.
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Operational Excellence is responsible for identifying and executing against performance improvement opportunities, enabling successful transformations across the enterprise, and using contemporary process improvement techniques while building people capabilities.
Located at our Consumer Health Logistics Center the Black Belt is responsible for driving change by focusing on customers, employees, and processes resulting in a culture of excellence. The Black Belt is responsible for driving change by focusing on customers, employees, and processes resulting in a culture of excellence. Black Belts identify and execute against performance improvement opportunities across the enterprise using contemporary process improvement tools.
ABOUT THE CONSUMER HEALTH LOGISTICS CENTER
The Consumer Health Logistics Center (CHLC) is Cardinal Health’s newest Pharmaceutical Supply Chain operation in Groveport, Ohio. This facility, featuring some of the latest innovations in automation technology, is approximately 300,000 square feet and picks, packs, and ships approximately $250 million in consumer products each month.
LOCATION
This role will be an on-site position (5 days per week), based out of the Consumer Health Logistics Center.
Responsibilities
- Provides network performance metrics and feedback for Weekly Business Reviews
- Provides initial data analysis and visualization to support projects in business unit
- Provides direction to data and analytics team for formal dashboard and reporting creation
- Actively monitors and addresses gaps with account and system(s) setup related to business area
- Collaborates with different business functional areas to define and standardize applicable processes
- Creates SOPs and work instructions to support business processes
- Implements and trains team members on Operating Model Elements and Lean Tools
- Facilities communication to field through regular update meetings and ad-hoc business process updates
- Expected to contribute to business proposals for leadership
- Leads DMAIC process-improvement projects, which vary in scope and complexity, to include A3s, Kaizens, and Black Belts
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
- 4+ years of experience in related field, preferred
- Kaizen Certification preferred
- Experience working with SAP, Manhattan, and Salesforce preferred
- Knowledgeable with writing simple data queries or willingness to learn SQL Server Management Studio, Hana Studio or Google Big Query
- Well-rounded communication skills, able to communicate to all levels of the business
- Knowledgeable with Excel
WHAT IS EXPECTED OF YOU AND OTHERS AT THIS LEVEL
- Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects
- May contribute to the development of policies and procedures
- Works on complex projects of large scope
- Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems
- Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives
- Completes work; independently receives general guidance on new projects
- Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives
- May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues
ANTICIPATED SALARY RANGE
$80,900 - $103,950
BONUS ELIGIBLE
No
BENEFITS
Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Paid time off plan
- Health savings account (HSA)
- 401k savings plan
- Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Work-Life resources
- Paid parental leave
- Healthy lifestyle programs
APPLICATION WINDOW ANTICIPATED TO CLOSE
7/18/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
INTRODUCTION
Operational Excellence is responsible for identifying and executing against performance improvement opportunities, enabling successful transformations across the enterprise, and using contemporary process improvement techniques while building people capabilities.
Located at our Consumer Health Logistics Center the Black Belt is responsible for driving change by focusing on customers, employees, and processes resulting in a culture of excellence. The Black Belt is responsible for driving change by focusing on customers, employees, and processes resulting in a culture of excellence. Black Belts identify and execute against performance improvement opportunities across the enterprise using contemporary process improvement tools.
ABOUT THE CONSUMER HEALTH LOGISTICS CENTER
The Consumer Health Logistics Center (CHLC) is Cardinal Health’s newest Pharmaceutical Supply Chain operation in Groveport, Ohio. This facility, featuring some of the latest innovations in automation technology, is approximately 300,000 square feet and picks, packs, and ships approximately $250 million in consumer products each month.
LOCATION
This role will be an on-site position (5 days per week), based out of the Consumer Health Logistics Center.
Responsibilities
- Provides network performance metrics and feedback for Weekly Business Reviews
- Provides initial data analysis and visualization to support projects in business unit
- Provides direction to data and analytics team for formal dashboard and reporting creation
- Actively monitors and addresses gaps with account and system(s) setup related to business area
- Collaborates with different business functional areas to define and standardize applicable processes
- Creates SOPs and work instructions to support business processes
- Implements and trains team members on Operating Model Elements and Lean Tools
- Facilities communication to field through regular update meetings and ad-hoc business process updates
- Expected to contribute to business proposals for leadership
- Leads DMAIC process-improvement projects, which vary in scope and complexity, to include A3s, Kaizens, and Black Belts
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
- 4+ years of experience in related field, preferred
- Kaizen Certification preferred
- Experience working with SAP, Manhattan, and Salesforce preferred
- Knowledgeable with writing simple data queries or willingness to learn SQL Server Management Studio, Hana Studio or Google Big Query
- Well-rounded communication skills, able to communicate to all levels of the business
- Knowledgeable with Excel
WHAT IS EXPECTED OF YOU AND OTHERS AT THIS LEVEL
- Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects
- May contribute to the development of policies and procedures
- Works on complex projects of large scope
- Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems
- Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives
- Completes work; independently receives general guidance on new projects
- Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives
- May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues
ANTICIPATED SALARY RANGE
$80,900 - $103,950
BONUS ELIGIBLE
No
BENEFITS
Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Paid time off plan
- Health savings account (HSA)
- 401k savings plan
- Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Work-Life resources
- Paid parental leave
- Healthy lifestyle programs
APPLICATION WINDOW ANTICIPATED TO CLOSE
7/18/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
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Search Distribution & Wholesale Jobs in OhioDistribution & Wholesale OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
Which distribution and wholesale companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Ohio?
Companies with significant distribution and supply chain operations in Ohio that have sponsored F-1 OPT workers include Cardinal Health (Dublin), AmerisourceBergen, Gordon Food Service, and large e-commerce fulfillment operators such as Amazon and Chewy. Sponsorship patterns tend to concentrate in supply chain, logistics coordination, procurement, and inventory analytics roles rather than warehouse floor positions.
Which cities in Ohio have the most distribution and wholesale F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Columbus is the leading market, anchored by Cardinal Health's headquarters and a dense cluster of e-commerce fulfillment centers along the I-70 and I-71 corridors. Cleveland and Cincinnati also have active wholesale and distribution sectors, particularly in industrial goods and food service distribution. Dayton and Toledo see activity tied to automotive parts distribution and regional wholesale operations.
What types of distribution and wholesale roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Roles that most commonly qualify are those requiring a directly related bachelor's or master's degree, including supply chain analyst, demand planning analyst, procurement specialist, logistics operations analyst, and inventory management specialist. Positions focused on data analysis, systems coordination, or business operations within a wholesale or distribution context tend to align well with OPT eligibility requirements compared to general warehouse or driver roles.
How do I find distribution and wholesale F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Ohio?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters jobs by visa type and industry, so you can search directly for distribution and wholesale roles in Ohio that employers have flagged for F-1 OPT sponsorship. This saves significant time compared to manually screening postings. Using Migrate Mate, you can also compare roles by city across Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati to target where hiring activity is strongest.
Are there any Ohio-specific considerations for F-1 OPT sponsorship in distribution and wholesale?
Ohio's concentration of large distribution hubs means many employers are experienced with international hires, but OPT authorization is time-limited, so starting your job search well before your graduation date matters. STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on whether your degree field qualifies, not the industry itself. Roles at larger employers in Columbus or Cincinnati are generally better positioned to support timely onboarding within OPT authorization windows than smaller regional wholesalers.