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There are 2,505+ planner positions currently offering visa sponsorship in the United States. The most common visa types for these roles include H-1B, Green Card, TN. Top hiring companies include Planned Parenthood, DLR Group, & Fehr & Peers, among others. Salaries for sponsored positions range from $73K – $99K.
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INTRODUCTION
Incumbents are fully qualified to execute job/role accountabilities working independently on most aspects of the job. Work is performed within established professional standards and practices. Tasks are moderately complex in nature where judgment is required to complete recurring assignments independently and to determine the best methods to follow to complete assignments. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results may have a negative impact on the divisions/departments operations, schedules, and/or performance goals. Works under general supervision. Situations not covered by standard processes, procedures and methods are referred to manager or expert resource. May demonstrate work methods to new employees. Builds internal and external relationships, with emphasis on those that facilitate the achievement of job/role accountabilities, such as relationships with key suppliers, customers and internal service.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:
- Plans, organizes, controls and executes a production schedule for a designated product or products including program coordination.
- Develops production schedules based on actual and forecasted customer demand, product demand profiles and knowledge of the customer.
- Analyzes inputs (e.g., capacity, board cycle times, urgency of request, material availability, etc.) to help determine schedule.
- Analyzes internal impact (e.g., line scheduling, procurement, logistics, shipping, etc.) of customer scheduling.
- Ensures quality and integrity of information used to generate materials requirements plan.
- Revises plans as required based on analysis of actuals versus plan.
- Manages issues associated with engineering changes to ensure minimal cost exposure, excess materials and risk to customer shipment.
- Participates in the introduction of new products and supports the transfer/de-transfer of existing products through planning and analyzing of common and unique materials in support of project deadlines.
- Communicates information on materials availability to support build plans throughout the product life cycle.
- Maintains knowledge of customer volume fluctuations and determines the materials required.
- Provides information to procurement on demand variances.
- Develops and communicates short- and long-term commitments to customers to ship products.
- Coordinates necessary resources to meet shipment commitments.
- Reviews and reports on aggregate levels of product inventory, inventory exposure, backlog, availability and on-time delivery.
- Develops recovery plans if missed shipments occur.
- Leads continuous improvement of planning processes.
- Facilitates development of processes and best practice models for outbound order fulfillment.
- Provides leadership and support to employees of NAOF.
- Makes decisions surrounding workload allocation and hiring practices.
- Provides expert role to other sites and other departments for North American Order Fulfillment models and practices.
- Provides training, guidance and may assign work to less experienced employees.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Basic knowledge of an electronic manufacturing environment, materials and processes.
- Basic knowledge of production planning fundamentals, scheduling, materials requirements planning techniques and manufacturing control systems.
- Basic knowledge of purchasing principles, techniques and philosophies.
- Knowledge of basic computer applications such as WORD, Excel, PowerPoint and multiple business applications.
- Basic understanding of customer needs.
- Good analytical and statistical skills.
- Ability to plan strategically for the coordinated build and delivery of one or several products.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and working under tight time deadlines.
- Ability to evaluate, prioritize and problem solve a variety of tasks to ensure their timely and accurate completion.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
- Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
- Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
- Occasional overnight travel may be required.
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE
Two to Four years relevant experience
TYPICAL EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience. Educational requirements may vary by geography.
NOTES
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Celestica's policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or disability status, or other characteristics protected by law. This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world's best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.
Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted. Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.
This location is a US ITAR facility and these positions will involve the release of export controlled goods either directly to employees or through the employee's movement within the facility. As such, Celestica will require necessary information from all applicants upon an applicant's acceptance of employment to determine if any export control exemptions or licenses must be filed.

How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Planner
Pursue AICP certification for urban planning roles
The American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) credential is the professional standard for urban and regional planners in the U.S. Earning AICP certification demonstrates that you meet professional practice standards, which strengthens the specialty occupation argument. You can sit for the exam after accumulating the required education and experience hours.
Earn APICS certifications for supply chain planning roles
The CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management) and CSCP from APICS are the most recognized certifications for supply chain planners. These credentials establish demand planning, production scheduling, and inventory optimization as specialized professional disciplines. Having these certifications before your H-1B filing adds tangible evidence to the petition.
Develop expertise in planning software platforms
Urban planners benefit from GIS proficiency (ArcGIS, QGIS) and 3D modeling tools like SketchUp or CityEngine. Supply chain planners should master ERP planning modules in SAP APO, Oracle SCM Cloud, or Kinaxis RapidResponse. Demonstrating technical platform expertise strengthens the argument that your role requires specialized training.
Target private planning and engineering firms
Multi-disciplinary firms like AECOM, WSP, Stantec, and Kimley-Horn hire urban planners and have immigration infrastructure in place. These firms work on public-sector contracts without the citizenship restrictions that direct government employment often carries. Their project diversity - transportation, land use, environmental, and community planning - also provides varied career development opportunities.
Specialize in a high-demand planning niche
Areas like transportation planning, environmental and sustainability planning, housing policy, and disaster resilience are all facing talent shortages. Supply chain planners who specialize in demand forecasting or S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) processes are also in strong demand. Niche expertise gives employers a concrete reason to sponsor when generalist planners are available locally.
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What types of planner roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship?
Several planner specializations can qualify for H-1B sponsorship. Urban and regional planners (requiring a master's in urban planning from a PAB-accredited program), supply chain planners (requiring degrees in supply chain or industrial engineering), and production planners (requiring degrees in manufacturing or operations management) all meet the specialty occupation threshold. The key is that the role must require a specific degree directly related to the planning discipline.
Can urban planners use the TN visa?
Urban planning is not explicitly listed as a standalone TN visa profession under USMCA, but Canadian and Mexican citizens with degrees in geography, architecture, or engineering may qualify under related professional categories. The TN visa requires that the applicant's degree match a profession on the USMCA list. Consult an immigration attorney to determine if your specific qualifications align with a listed profession.
Is supply chain planning eligible for STEM OPT?
Supply chain planning programs may qualify for STEM OPT if classified under a STEM-eligible CIP code such as operations research (27.0301), industrial engineering (14.3501), or management science (52.1301). Not all supply chain or business programs carry STEM-eligible codes, so verify your program's CIP classification with your university. If eligible, you can receive up to 36 months of post-graduation work authorization.
Do government planning agencies hire visa-holding urban planners?
Some city and county planning departments do hire non-citizens, but many municipal government positions require U.S. citizenship or permanent residency. Private planning and design firms like AECOM, WSP, and Stantec are often better targets for visa holders because they have experience with immigration processes. Regional planning organizations and nonprofit housing agencies may also be open to sponsoring qualified planners.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Planner jobs?
When a U.S. employer sponsors a foreign worker for a work visa, they are legally required to pay at least the "prevailing wage" — the average wage paid to workers in the same occupation, in the same geographic area, with similar experience. This is set by the Department of Labor to prevent employers from hiring foreign workers at below-market rates. The prevailing wage varies significantly by role, location, and experience level — for example, a planner in California will have a different prevailing wage than the same role in a smaller state. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search.
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