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Material Planner roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in supply chain, industrial engineering, or a related field. Employers in manufacturing, aerospace, and automotive regularly file LCAs for this title, making it a realistic target for international candidates.
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Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.
Learn about our benefits designed for you to thrive at work and at home.
We boldly go.
WHERE IS THE WORK:
Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.
SENIOR MATERIAL PLANNER – STRATEGIC ACCOUNTS & DATA CENTERS
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Material Analyst & Planner – Strategic Accounts & Data Centers serves as a high-impact, hybrid leader bridging mission-critical customer fulfillment strategy with operational material execution. Based in our La Crosse, WI facility, this role partners directly with Sales, Product Management, and Key Clients to design, propose, and implement customized cooling and HVAC supply chain solutions for the rapidly growing data center vertical. You will manage end-to-end planning, procurement, and inventory health for specialized, high-capacity equipment while driving Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) alignment to protect customer expected lead-times.
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Customer-Focused Strategic Thinker: Proven capacity to partner with Strategic Account Sales teams and external clients to translate business goals into tailored, resilient fulfillment architectures.
- Mission-Critical Data Center Acumen: Understanding of data center infrastructure timelines, critical spare parts logistics, and specialized equipment lifecycle demands.
- Advanced Analytics & Problem Solving: Strong financial acumen (full P&L consideration) combined with advanced data skills (Excel, Tableau, Alteryx, Dataiku) to build trade-off business cases and drive performance visibility.
- Collaborative Leadership: Interpersonal excellence with a track record of leading cross-functional teams (ISC, Finance, Procurement, Engineering, Quality) and facilitating lean events (RIE, Kaizen, A3).
Responsibilities
- Develop Strategic Data Center Solutions: Partner with Sales and data center customer accounts to design vertical-specific fulfillment strategies. Coordinate custom supply chain proposals aligning with expected data center commissioning schedules and aggressive lead-time targets.
- Execute Specialized Material Planning & Procurement: Manage material requirements, critical spare parts, and component portfolios across multiple distribution centers. Execute purchase orders, analyze weekly EBS/PSI requirements, and lead direct-ship versus stocking optimization strategies to protect client uptime.
- Direct Phase-In/Phase-Out Projects: Coordinate materials activities for strategic account product lifecycles, value-engineering initiatives, design updates, supplier sourcing shifts, and new product introductions.
- Champion Lean Continuous Improvement: Proactively address complex internal/external disruptions using lean tools (A3 problem solving, MDI, Kaizen events, and RIEs) to safely expedite, defer, or align schedule of goods in weekly leadership reviews.
- Drive Standard Work & Team Onboarding: Author, document, and deliver rigorous standard-work training for the material planning team, elevating core metrics, cleaning data, and boosting general operational capabilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline required; MBA preferred (related years of expert-level experience considered in lieu of degree).
- Experience: 5+ years working across multiple supply chain segments (such as material planning, demand planning, sourcing, logistics, or purchasing).
- Data Center / Industrial HVAC Industry Knowledge: Demonstrate the capacity to support capital-intensive, high-growth verticals (data centers, semiconductors, or large-scale mission-critical facilities is highly preferred).
- Systems Knowledge: Deep expertise with major ERP engines (such as Oracle R12 and Servigistics) and advanced data skills (advanced Excel pivot tables/VLOOKUPs are required; experience with Dataiku and Tableau preferred).
- Methodology & Certifications: Practical experience executing lean methodologies (A3, 9-step, MDI) and leading cross-functional events; APICS CPIM certification (or a commitment to secure it) is preferred.
ANNUAL BASE SALARY RANGE OR HOURLY BASE PAY RANGE:
$72,611.66 - $101,394.99
COMPENSATION TYPE:
Salary
INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:
No
SALES COMMISSION ELIGIBLE:
No
DISCLAIMER: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.
THRIVE AT WORK AND AT HOME:
- Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
- Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
- Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
- 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.
SAFETY SENSITIVE ROLE:
Yes
The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.
INTRODUCTION
Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.
Learn about our benefits designed for you to thrive at work and at home.
We boldly go.
WHERE IS THE WORK:
Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.
SENIOR MATERIAL PLANNER – STRATEGIC ACCOUNTS & DATA CENTERS
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Material Analyst & Planner – Strategic Accounts & Data Centers serves as a high-impact, hybrid leader bridging mission-critical customer fulfillment strategy with operational material execution. Based in our La Crosse, WI facility, this role partners directly with Sales, Product Management, and Key Clients to design, propose, and implement customized cooling and HVAC supply chain solutions for the rapidly growing data center vertical. You will manage end-to-end planning, procurement, and inventory health for specialized, high-capacity equipment while driving Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) alignment to protect customer expected lead-times.
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Customer-Focused Strategic Thinker: Proven capacity to partner with Strategic Account Sales teams and external clients to translate business goals into tailored, resilient fulfillment architectures.
- Mission-Critical Data Center Acumen: Understanding of data center infrastructure timelines, critical spare parts logistics, and specialized equipment lifecycle demands.
- Advanced Analytics & Problem Solving: Strong financial acumen (full P&L consideration) combined with advanced data skills (Excel, Tableau, Alteryx, Dataiku) to build trade-off business cases and drive performance visibility.
- Collaborative Leadership: Interpersonal excellence with a track record of leading cross-functional teams (ISC, Finance, Procurement, Engineering, Quality) and facilitating lean events (RIE, Kaizen, A3).
Responsibilities
- Develop Strategic Data Center Solutions: Partner with Sales and data center customer accounts to design vertical-specific fulfillment strategies. Coordinate custom supply chain proposals aligning with expected data center commissioning schedules and aggressive lead-time targets.
- Execute Specialized Material Planning & Procurement: Manage material requirements, critical spare parts, and component portfolios across multiple distribution centers. Execute purchase orders, analyze weekly EBS/PSI requirements, and lead direct-ship versus stocking optimization strategies to protect client uptime.
- Direct Phase-In/Phase-Out Projects: Coordinate materials activities for strategic account product lifecycles, value-engineering initiatives, design updates, supplier sourcing shifts, and new product introductions.
- Champion Lean Continuous Improvement: Proactively address complex internal/external disruptions using lean tools (A3 problem solving, MDI, Kaizen events, and RIEs) to safely expedite, defer, or align schedule of goods in weekly leadership reviews.
- Drive Standard Work & Team Onboarding: Author, document, and deliver rigorous standard-work training for the material planning team, elevating core metrics, cleaning data, and boosting general operational capabilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline required; MBA preferred (related years of expert-level experience considered in lieu of degree).
- Experience: 5+ years working across multiple supply chain segments (such as material planning, demand planning, sourcing, logistics, or purchasing).
- Data Center / Industrial HVAC Industry Knowledge: Demonstrate the capacity to support capital-intensive, high-growth verticals (data centers, semiconductors, or large-scale mission-critical facilities is highly preferred).
- Systems Knowledge: Deep expertise with major ERP engines (such as Oracle R12 and Servigistics) and advanced data skills (advanced Excel pivot tables/VLOOKUPs are required; experience with Dataiku and Tableau preferred).
- Methodology & Certifications: Practical experience executing lean methodologies (A3, 9-step, MDI) and leading cross-functional events; APICS CPIM certification (or a commitment to secure it) is preferred.
ANNUAL BASE SALARY RANGE OR HOURLY BASE PAY RANGE:
$72,611.66 - $101,394.99
COMPENSATION TYPE:
Salary
INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:
No
SALES COMMISSION ELIGIBLE:
No
DISCLAIMER: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.
THRIVE AT WORK AND AT HOME:
- Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
- Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
- Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
- 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.
SAFETY SENSITIVE ROLE:
Yes
The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Material Planner
Verify your degree aligns with USCIS requirements
USCIS evaluates whether your degree field directly relates to material planning. A supply chain, industrial engineering, or operations management degree strengthens the specialty occupation case. A general business degree alone can trigger a Request for Evidence.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark offers
Before accepting an offer, run your job title and location through OFLC Wage Search. Your offered wage must meet the prevailing wage level certified on the LCA, and underpaid offers can stall or sink the filing entirely.
Target manufacturers with active LCA filing history
Aerospace, automotive, and electronics manufacturers file LCAs for Material Planner roles far more consistently than retail or logistics companies. Use Migrate Mate to browse employers with verified LCA sponsorship history filtered to this role.
Get your ERP credentials documented before interviews
Employers sponsoring Material Planners almost always list SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems as requirements. Certifications or formal training records tied to these platforms support the specialty occupation argument USCIS scrutinizes in this role category.
Ask about PERM labor certification timing upfront
Some Material Planner roles are classified under EB-3 green card pathways requiring PERM labor certification from DOL. That process can take a year or more, so confirming whether your employer has started or plans to start PERM affects your long-term status planning.
Clarify cap-exempt status if the employer is a nonprofit
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government entities are cap-exempt H-1B employers. A Material Planner role at a cap-exempt institution can be filed at any time without entering the annual lottery, which significantly changes your timeline and odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Material Planner role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, but the employer must demonstrate the position routinely requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as supply chain management, industrial engineering, or operations management. Generic job descriptions citing only general business degrees can draw scrutiny from USCIS. Employers who document ERP system requirements and specialized planning methodologies build the stronger specialty occupation argument.
Which visa types are realistic for international Material Planners?
H-1B is the most common path for Material Planners already in the U.S. or transferring from another employer. TN visa is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals if the role maps to an eligible USMCA profession, though Material Planner is not always a clean fit. F-1 OPT and STEM OPT can bridge you into full sponsorship if your degree qualifies. Green card pathways via EB-3 are pursued by some employers for long-term hires.
What industries sponsor Material Planners most often?
Aerospace and defense, automotive, electronics manufacturing, and medical device companies file LCAs for Material Planner roles most consistently. These industries rely on specialized ERP-driven planning cycles that support the specialty occupation argument USCIS requires. Find employers with verified sponsorship history for this role on Migrate Mate.
Does my supply chain degree from outside the U.S. count for H-1B eligibility?
Foreign degrees are accepted if a credential evaluation confirms equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's degree in a relevant field. USCIS accepts evaluations from recognized credential evaluation services. A three-year bachelor's degree from some countries may require supplementary coursework or experience to reach equivalency. The field of the degree matters as much as the level, so supply chain, logistics, or industrial engineering backgrounds carry more weight than general management.
Can I switch Material Planner employers while on H-1B?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer once the new I-129 petition is filed with USCIS, without waiting for approval, as long as you've been in valid H-1B status. The new employer must file their own LCA and I-129. Gaps in employment or status issues before the transfer can complicate portability, so timing the move carefully matters.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Material Planner 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.