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Get Access To All JobsA leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?
Location: Denton
Job Summary
This individual is responsible for scheduling various work centers to meet customer requirements derived from the master production schedule. This person will also be accountable for managing the inventory levels of work in process items both purchased and manufactured.
Key Responsibilities
- Determine products and quantities to manufacture on the most efficient production equipment, using various IT systems such as SAP and MES (ADVARIS or ShopFloor).
- Analyze actual loading vs. capacity and identify bottlenecks as well as under-load situations.
- Maintain customer service levels at acceptable levels by scheduling production in an efficient manner.
- Procurement of raw materials utilizing SAP and ProcureIt to support the master production schedule.
- Support the policies and procedures of Logistics Group.
- Must understand manufacturing work flows in all areas of the plant.
- Review WIP levels to keep obsolete inventory at a minimum.
- Coordinate production schedules and accommodate priority requirements.
- Must support the production departments and work closely with the supervisors in the plant; work with the supervisors and leads to create next 48 hour line schedule.
- Coordinate the workflow for manufacturing operations from quoting items until the material has been completed and entered into finished goods ready to ship.
- Must support monthly inventory process.
- Conduct physical daily counts of specific RAWs and rod and provide daily reports for production and RAW material.
- Place orders of RAW materials needed to facilitate production based on our demand or scheduled orders.
- Load, adjust or line up orders in Advaris based on the schedule provided.
- Clear any IDOCs.
- Respond to sales, or product management based on customer requests and lead time.
- Attend 10 AM Tier 2 meeting with leads and supervisors to discuss any issues and distribute the schedule.
- Additional duties as assigned, including management requests, inventory management, machine capacity reporting, cost savings reporting and miscellaneous logistics support.
Required Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree preferred in Supply Chain, Business, Computer Science or related engineering field.
3 or more years' experience in Supply Chain in a manufacturing environment.
Working Conditions
Plant Manufacturing floor conditions not limited to noise and fumes. Frequent standing, walking with significant time on the production floor. Ability to lift up to 45 lbs. Ability to perform visual inspection.
Competencies
- Nimble Learning
- Customer Focus
- Plans and Aligns
- Collaborates
- Balances Stakeholders
- Action Oriented
Skills
Benefits We Offer:
- 401k with Matching
- Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Long & Short-Term Disability
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
- Parental Leave
- & More
Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?
Location: Denton
Job Summary
This individual is responsible for scheduling various work centers to meet customer requirements derived from the master production schedule. This person will also be accountable for managing the inventory levels of work in process items both purchased and manufactured.
Key Responsibilities
- Determine products and quantities to manufacture on the most efficient production equipment, using various IT systems such as SAP and MES (ADVARIS or ShopFloor).
- Analyze actual loading vs. capacity and identify bottlenecks as well as under-load situations.
- Maintain customer service levels at acceptable levels by scheduling production in an efficient manner.
- Procurement of raw materials utilizing SAP and ProcureIt to support the master production schedule.
- Support the policies and procedures of Logistics Group.
- Must understand manufacturing work flows in all areas of the plant.
- Review WIP levels to keep obsolete inventory at a minimum.
- Coordinate production schedules and accommodate priority requirements.
- Must support the production departments and work closely with the supervisors in the plant; work with the supervisors and leads to create next 48 hour line schedule.
- Coordinate the workflow for manufacturing operations from quoting items until the material has been completed and entered into finished goods ready to ship.
- Must support monthly inventory process.
- Conduct physical daily counts of specific RAWs and rod and provide daily reports for production and RAW material.
- Place orders of RAW materials needed to facilitate production based on our demand or scheduled orders.
- Load, adjust or line up orders in Advaris based on the schedule provided.
- Clear any IDOCs.
- Respond to sales, or product management based on customer requests and lead time.
- Attend 10 AM Tier 2 meeting with leads and supervisors to discuss any issues and distribute the schedule.
- Additional duties as assigned, including management requests, inventory management, machine capacity reporting, cost savings reporting and miscellaneous logistics support.
Required Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree preferred in Supply Chain, Business, Computer Science or related engineering field.
3 or more years' experience in Supply Chain in a manufacturing environment.
Working Conditions
Plant Manufacturing floor conditions not limited to noise and fumes. Frequent standing, walking with significant time on the production floor. Ability to lift up to 45 lbs. Ability to perform visual inspection.
Competencies
- Nimble Learning
- Customer Focus
- Plans and Aligns
- Collaborates
- Balances Stakeholders
- Action Oriented
Skills
Benefits We Offer:
- 401k with Matching
- Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Long & Short-Term Disability
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
- Parental Leave
- & More
Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Which companies sponsor visas for planners in Texas?
Engineering and consulting firms lead H-1B sponsorship for planners in Texas. AECOM, Jacobs, HDR, and Kimley-Horn have filed LCAs for planning roles in Texas cities. Large municipalities including the City of Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth area agencies also sponsor planners, particularly for transportation and urban planning positions. Supply chain and operations planners find sponsorship opportunities at firms like Amazon, Dell, and ExxonMobil.
Which visa types are most common for planner roles in Texas?
The H-1B is the most common visa for planner roles in Texas, covering urban planners, transportation planners, and supply chain planners with qualifying bachelor's degrees in planning, engineering, or a related field. TN visas apply to Canadian and Mexican nationals in certain planning occupations. Planners with extraordinary ability or national recognition may qualify for the O-1A, though this is far less common in the planning field.
Which cities in Texas have the most planner sponsorship jobs?
Dallas-Fort Worth has the highest concentration of sponsored planner roles in Texas, driven by rapid regional growth and major infrastructure projects. Houston follows closely, with strong demand in transportation, environmental, and industrial planning tied to the energy sector. Austin's tech-fueled expansion has created consistent demand for urban and operations planners. San Antonio also shows steady activity, particularly in municipal and regional planning agencies.
How to find planner visa sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find planner jobs in Texas that include visa sponsorship. The platform filters specifically for roles where employers have a documented history of sponsoring work visas, saving you the step of screening generic job postings. You can filter by city, planning specialization, and visa type to narrow results to positions that match your background and authorization needs.
Are there state-specific considerations for planners seeking visa sponsorship in Texas?
Texas has no state income tax, which affects prevailing wage comparisons under H-1B Labor Condition Applications. The Department of Labor sets prevailing wages by metropolitan area, so rates differ between Houston, Dallas, and Austin. Texas also has several ACIP-accredited planning programs at UT Austin and Texas A&M that generate local talent pipelines, meaning employer familiarity with sponsoring early-career international planners tends to be higher at firms that recruit from those universities.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored planner jobs in Texas?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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