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Demand Planning Managers are routinely sponsored on H-1B and E-3 visas, as the role qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a related field. Employers across retail, manufacturing, and consumer goods actively file LCAs for this title. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Reports to: VP of Strategy & Operations
Location: Modesto, CA (Hybrid may be considered)
Salary: $100-140K. Eligible for a performance bonus. Base range dependent on experience and skillset.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly analytical, hands-on Inventory & Demand Planning Manager to lead and transform our inventory and demand planning functions, with a primary focus on paper roll stock inventory. This role is critical in shaping a scalable, data-driven approach to managing inventory levels, forecasting demand, and supporting an effective Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process.
The ideal candidate will bring both strategic vision and tactical execution to mature our current practices, implement best-in-class tools and methodologies, and ensure we maintain optimal inventory levels that meet customer demand while minimizing working capital.
What Makes You a Good Fit
Pacific Southwest Container is a 50-year-old, family-owned paper packaging manufacturer that has thrived through an unyielding commitment to growth and staying on the cutting edge of the industry. Our people have enabled us to do this by being bold, taking action, driving initiatives, and maintaining a start-up mentality. PSC has established a culture where the status quo is never settled for, and we constantly look for the next opportunity to propel the business. We believe that there is an opportunity now to further leverage best-in-class practices to improve our inventory and demand planning and bring greater sophistication to our SIOP process.
The right person for this role knows what a world-class inventory and demand planning process looks like and is excited about the opportunity to bring that approach to a company entering a new phase of growth and transformation. Success in this position will lead to additional opportunities within PSC as we pursue inorganic and organic growth, and we continue to look to cultivate leaders to manage critical parts of the business.
Duties and Responsibilities
Inventory Planning & Optimization
- Develop and implement inventory strategies for paper roll stock and other materials (inks, pallets, etc.).
- Define and maintain appropriate service levels, safety stock, reorder points, and inventory targets.
- Optimize stock levels across multiple plants to reduce obsolescence and bloated inventory.
- Analyze usage trends, lead times, and vendor variability to inform inventory decisions.
- Partner with procurement to assess supplier impact on inventory planning.
Demand Planning
- Build a scalable, repeatable demand planning process, starting with basic forecasting and maturing toward more advanced models.
- Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Finance to develop rolling demand forecasts (monthly, quarterly, annual).
- Analyze historical sales, customer data, seasonality, and promotional activity to improve forecast accuracy.
SIOP Process Leadership
- Play a key role in maturing the SIOP process across the organization.
- Facilitate cross-functional alignment between sales, operations, and supply chain to balance supply and demand.
- Prepare and present inventory and demand-related insights in SIOP meetings.
Tooling & Process Development
- Identify, recommend, and implement planning tools (e.g., Excel-based models, planning software, dashboards) appropriate for our scale and complexity.
- Develop KPIs and reporting mechanisms to monitor forecast accuracy, inventory turns, fill rates, and stockouts.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Act as a key partner to Procurement, Production Planning, Sales, and Plant Operations.
- Support vendor assessments with data on delivery performance, variability, and impact on inventory.
Key Attributes
- You’re a builder. You thrive in environments where processes and tools are limited or evolving, and you're excited to establish foundational systems from the ground up.
- You balance detail and strategy. You can dig into the data, build a model, and also step back to recommend operational policies or long-term planning improvements.
- You communicate well across functions. You can translate analytical insights into operational actions and influence stakeholders in Procurement, Operations, and Sales.
- You understand manufacturing dynamics. You appreciate the tradeoffs between cost, lead time, space constraints, and service levels, especially in a materials-heavy business like ours.
- You want to make a lasting impact. You take pride in improving systems and leaving things better than you found them.
Qualifications
Required
- 7+ years of experience in inventory planning, demand planning, or supply chain roles.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
- Experience in manufacturing or distribution environments; ideally in packaging, pulp & paper, or similar materials-heavy industries.
- Familiarity with ERP systems and inventory modules; experience selecting or implementing planning tools/software.
- Strong Excel skills; experience building or using planning models.
- Demonstrated ability to improve or build planning processes from scratch.
- Understanding of supply chain fundamentals: lead times, EOQ, safety stock, reorder points, etc.
Preferred
- Experience with paper roll stock or other bulky raw materials.
- Exposure to, or leadership of, SIOP/IBP processes.
- APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent a plus.
- Advanced degree in Supply Chain Management or related fields.
Job Title: Inventory & Demand Planning Manager
Reports to: VP of Strategy & Operations
Location: Modesto, CA (Hybrid may be considered)
Salary: $100-140K. Eligible for a performance bonus. Base range dependent on experience and skillset.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly analytical, hands-on Inventory & Demand Planning Manager to lead and transform our inventory and demand planning functions, with a primary focus on paper roll stock inventory. This role is critical in shaping a scalable, data-driven approach to managing inventory levels, forecasting demand, and supporting an effective Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process.
The ideal candidate will bring both strategic vision and tactical execution to mature our current practices, implement best-in-class tools and methodologies, and ensure we maintain optimal inventory levels that meet customer demand while minimizing working capital.
What Makes You a Good Fit
Pacific Southwest Container is a 50-year-old, family-owned paper packaging manufacturer that has thrived through an unyielding commitment to growth and staying on the cutting edge of the industry. Our people have enabled us to do this by being bold, taking action, driving initiatives, and maintaining a start-up mentality. PSC has established a culture where the status quo is never settled for, and we constantly look for the next opportunity to propel the business. We believe that there is an opportunity now to further leverage best-in-class practices to improve our inventory and demand planning and bring greater sophistication to our SIOP process.
The right person for this role knows what a world-class inventory and demand planning process looks like and is excited about the opportunity to bring that approach to a company entering a new phase of growth and transformation. Success in this position will lead to additional opportunities within PSC as we pursue inorganic and organic growth, and we continue to look to cultivate leaders to manage critical parts of the business.
Duties and Responsibilities
Inventory Planning & Optimization
- Develop and implement inventory strategies for paper roll stock and other materials (inks, pallets, etc.).
- Define and maintain appropriate service levels, safety stock, reorder points, and inventory targets.
- Optimize stock levels across multiple plants to reduce obsolescence and bloated inventory.
- Analyze usage trends, lead times, and vendor variability to inform inventory decisions.
- Partner with procurement to assess supplier impact on inventory planning.
Demand Planning
- Build a scalable, repeatable demand planning process, starting with basic forecasting and maturing toward more advanced models.
- Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Finance to develop rolling demand forecasts (monthly, quarterly, annual).
- Analyze historical sales, customer data, seasonality, and promotional activity to improve forecast accuracy.
SIOP Process Leadership
- Play a key role in maturing the SIOP process across the organization.
- Facilitate cross-functional alignment between sales, operations, and supply chain to balance supply and demand.
- Prepare and present inventory and demand-related insights in SIOP meetings.
Tooling & Process Development
- Identify, recommend, and implement planning tools (e.g., Excel-based models, planning software, dashboards) appropriate for our scale and complexity.
- Develop KPIs and reporting mechanisms to monitor forecast accuracy, inventory turns, fill rates, and stockouts.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Act as a key partner to Procurement, Production Planning, Sales, and Plant Operations.
- Support vendor assessments with data on delivery performance, variability, and impact on inventory.
Key Attributes
- You’re a builder. You thrive in environments where processes and tools are limited or evolving, and you're excited to establish foundational systems from the ground up.
- You balance detail and strategy. You can dig into the data, build a model, and also step back to recommend operational policies or long-term planning improvements.
- You communicate well across functions. You can translate analytical insights into operational actions and influence stakeholders in Procurement, Operations, and Sales.
- You understand manufacturing dynamics. You appreciate the tradeoffs between cost, lead time, space constraints, and service levels, especially in a materials-heavy business like ours.
- You want to make a lasting impact. You take pride in improving systems and leaving things better than you found them.
Qualifications
Required
- 7+ years of experience in inventory planning, demand planning, or supply chain roles.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
- Experience in manufacturing or distribution environments; ideally in packaging, pulp & paper, or similar materials-heavy industries.
- Familiarity with ERP systems and inventory modules; experience selecting or implementing planning tools/software.
- Strong Excel skills; experience building or using planning models.
- Demonstrated ability to improve or build planning processes from scratch.
- Understanding of supply chain fundamentals: lead times, EOQ, safety stock, reorder points, etc.
Preferred
- Experience with paper roll stock or other bulky raw materials.
- Exposure to, or leadership of, SIOP/IBP processes.
- APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent a plus.
- Advanced degree in Supply Chain Management or related fields.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Demand Planning Manager
Target industries with established sponsorship pipelines
Retail, consumer packaged goods, and manufacturing companies sponsor Demand Planning Managers most frequently. These industries run large supply chain operations with recurring visa needs, making them far more likely to have existing sponsorship infrastructure and legal counsel in place.
Align your degree field to the job description
Consular officers and USCIS adjudicators look for a direct connection between your degree and the role. A degree in supply chain management, operations research, statistics, or business analytics strengthens your case significantly more than a general business degree.
Quantify your forecasting impact in your resume
Sponsoring employers need to justify the specialty occupation requirement. Resumes that show measurable outcomes, such as forecast accuracy improvements or inventory reduction percentages, demonstrate the analytical depth that supports an H-1B specialty occupation argument.
Ask about cap-exempt employers if you miss the H-1B lottery
Universities, nonprofits affiliated with higher education, and certain research institutions are exempt from the H-1B annual cap. Some large university systems run supply chain operations that hire Demand Planning Managers and can file year-round without lottery exposure.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for verified sponsoring employers
Not every job posting that mentions supply chain will lead to a sponsorship offer. Migrate Mate surfaces roles from employers with confirmed sponsorship history, saving you from applying to positions where visa support was never genuinely on the table.
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Does the Demand Planning Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, Demand Planning Manager consistently qualifies as a specialty occupation because the role requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, statistics, operations research, or a related analytical field. USCIS looks for a direct and logical connection between the degree field and the job duties. Roles that combine statistical forecasting, inventory optimization, and cross-functional planning are well-positioned, particularly when the job description references specific technical methods or software.
Which visa types do Demand Planning Managers typically get sponsored on?
The H-1B is the most common path for international candidates in this role. Australian citizens have an additional option through the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and is significantly faster to obtain. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under the TN visa in the management consultant or engineer categories, though TN eligibility for this specific title depends on the job duties and requires careful framing. All three paths require employer sponsorship.
What degree does USCIS expect for a Demand Planning Manager H-1B petition?
USCIS expects a bachelor's degree or higher in a field directly related to the job. Supply chain management, industrial engineering, operations research, statistics, and business analytics are the strongest fits. A general business or management degree can work if your coursework included quantitative methods and your job duties are analytically intensive. If your degree field is a weak match, three years of specialized work experience can substitute for each year of missing education under USCIS equivalency rules.
How competitive is H-1B sponsorship for supply chain and demand planning roles?
Demand planning is a well-established specialty within supply chain, and USCIS approval rates for supply chain management roles have historically been strong compared to more contested occupations. The bigger bottleneck is the annual H-1B lottery rather than USCIS adjudication. Roughly 25% of registrations were selected in the FY2025 lottery. Candidates who already hold H-1B status with another employer can transfer without entering the lottery, which is a meaningful advantage worth preserving.
Where can I find Demand Planning Manager jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It lists Demand Planning Manager roles from employers with verified sponsorship history, so you can filter out positions where visa support is unlikely. Standard job boards mix sponsored and non-sponsored postings without distinction, which wastes significant time during a job search that may already be constrained by OPT or grace period deadlines.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Demand Planning Manager jobs?
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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