Supply Chain Lead Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Supply Chain Lead roles attract H-1B visa and E-3 visa sponsorship from manufacturers, retailers, and logistics firms. Most positions require a bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations, or engineering, fields USCIS consistently recognizes as specialty occupations. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Get Access To All JobsJob ID: 632466
Type: Part-time
Location: Waco, TX 76710
Departments: Supply Chain
Date Published: August 7, 2026
End Date: 08-21-2026
Job Description
Supply Chain Associate
5020 Franklin Ave, Waco, TX 76710
TXWAC Public Store
Part-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 5:00pm
Up to 28 hours/week
Overview:
Embark on a dynamic journey as a Part-time Supply Chain Associate, where every day offers a new opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of supply chain excellence. In addition to managing inventory, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting business-to-business operations by administering procurement, sourcing, and quoting functions that seamlessly meet the needs of our customers and drive the success of their business. This position is for our branch located at 5020 Franklin Ave, Waco, TX 76710. This position may offer a flexible schedule after a period of onboarding, training, and meeting performance goals.
Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Managing branch inventory levels
- Administering procurement functions, including purchase orders and backorder management
- Estimating/quoting prices and sourcing product
- Coordinating resources to respond to customer supply chain needs
- Supporting accounts receivable activities
- Making deliveries with a company vehicle as necessary
- Performing other duties as needed to ensure branch success
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:
- 18 years of age or older, due to the nature of work
- Possess a current full valid driver's license issued in the country where the job is located (including successful completion of any applicable graduated license program for your state or province) as well as the ability to meet our driving record requirements to use a company vehicle, as needed
- Possess or are working towards a degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Management, Marketing, Sales or related field of study OR have customer service or industry related work experience
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient computer skills
- Highly motivated, self-directed and customer service oriented
- Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
- Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
- Exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills
- Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
- Lift, slide, carry and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 75lbs
- Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT:
Our mission within Fastenal's School of Business is to collaboratively maximize the potential of each employee by consistently providing efficient, effective, and engaging learning opportunities to drive improved work performance. The experience includes on-the-job, online, instructor led classroom and virtual trainings which will equip you with the knowledge, skills and strategies to be successful in your role and grow with the company.
About us:
Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.
As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.
PART-TIME BENEFIT:
Fastenal offers a 401(k) with an employer contribution.
Please respond by 08-21-2026.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job ID: 632466
Type: Part-time
Location: Waco, TX 76710
Departments: Supply Chain
Date Published: August 7, 2026
End Date: 08-21-2026
Job Description
Supply Chain Associate
5020 Franklin Ave, Waco, TX 76710
TXWAC Public Store
Part-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 5:00pm
Up to 28 hours/week
Overview:
Embark on a dynamic journey as a Part-time Supply Chain Associate, where every day offers a new opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of supply chain excellence. In addition to managing inventory, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting business-to-business operations by administering procurement, sourcing, and quoting functions that seamlessly meet the needs of our customers and drive the success of their business. This position is for our branch located at 5020 Franklin Ave, Waco, TX 76710. This position may offer a flexible schedule after a period of onboarding, training, and meeting performance goals.
Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Managing branch inventory levels
- Administering procurement functions, including purchase orders and backorder management
- Estimating/quoting prices and sourcing product
- Coordinating resources to respond to customer supply chain needs
- Supporting accounts receivable activities
- Making deliveries with a company vehicle as necessary
- Performing other duties as needed to ensure branch success
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:
- 18 years of age or older, due to the nature of work
- Possess a current full valid driver's license issued in the country where the job is located (including successful completion of any applicable graduated license program for your state or province) as well as the ability to meet our driving record requirements to use a company vehicle, as needed
- Possess or are working towards a degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Management, Marketing, Sales or related field of study OR have customer service or industry related work experience
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient computer skills
- Highly motivated, self-directed and customer service oriented
- Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
- Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
- Exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills
- Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
- Lift, slide, carry and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 75lbs
- Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT:
Our mission within Fastenal's School of Business is to collaboratively maximize the potential of each employee by consistently providing efficient, effective, and engaging learning opportunities to drive improved work performance. The experience includes on-the-job, online, instructor led classroom and virtual trainings which will equip you with the knowledge, skills and strategies to be successful in your role and grow with the company.
About us:
Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.
As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.
PART-TIME BENEFIT:
Fastenal offers a 401(k) with an employer contribution.
Please respond by 08-21-2026.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Supply Chain Lead Jobs
Target industries with established sponsorship track records
Manufacturing, retail, pharmaceuticals, and technology consistently sponsor Supply Chain Leads. These industries file high volumes of H-1B LCAs for operations roles, signaling genuine sponsorship infrastructure rather than one-off exceptions.
Align your degree field to the role description
USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation status for supply chain roles. A degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, or operations research maps cleanly. General business degrees require stronger documentation from your employer.
Highlight systems experience in your application
Employers sponsoring Supply Chain Leads typically need ERP proficiency, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms. Demonstrating hands-on systems experience makes you a stronger candidate and reinforces the technical, specialized nature of the role.
Understand the LCA process before your interview
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor before sponsoring your H-1B. Knowing this signals genuine immigration awareness and helps you ask informed questions about the sponsorship timeline during negotiations.
Australian nationals should specifically target E-3 sponsors
The E-3 visa has no lottery and far less competition than the H-1B. Many employers unfamiliar with E-3 sponsorship will proceed once HR confirms the streamlined process, it requires an LCA and a consular interview, nothing more.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Not every Supply Chain Lead posting comes with sponsorship. Migrate Mate filters specifically for employers willing to sponsor, saving you from applying to roles where sponsorship is never on the table for international candidates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Supply Chain Lead roles qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B purposes?
Most do, but it depends on how the role is defined. USCIS requires that a bachelor's degree in a specific field, supply chain management, industrial engineering, or operations research, be a minimum requirement for the position. Roles where any business degree suffices face higher scrutiny. Employers with strong job descriptions specifying technical degree requirements have significantly better approval outcomes.
Which visa types are most commonly used to sponsor Supply Chain Leads?
H-1B visa is the most common pathway, used by large manufacturers, retailers, and tech companies. Australian nationals have access to the E-3 visa, which skips the lottery entirely and processes through a consular interview. L-1 visa transfers are an option if you're already working for a multinational employer overseas in a comparable role and relocating to a U.S. office.
How competitive is H-1B sponsorship for supply chain roles compared to tech jobs?
Approval rates for supply chain and operations roles are generally solid when the degree-to-job match is clear, but these roles do face more RFE risk than software engineering positions because USCIS occasionally questions whether the role requires a specific degree field. Employers with prior LCA filings for similar titles and well-documented job requirements tend to see fewer challenges.
Can I find Supply Chain Lead jobs that sponsor visas without cold outreach to every employer?
Yes. Migrate Mate lists Supply Chain Lead roles specifically from employers open to visa sponsorship, so you're not filtering through hundreds of postings to find the ones that will actually consider international candidates. Focusing your applications on verified sponsoring employers dramatically improves your response rate and saves time during a job search.
Does a three-year Australian bachelor's degree qualify me for an E-3 or H-1B as a Supply Chain Lead?
Generally yes. USCIS and the State Department both recognize Australian three-year bachelor's degrees as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees for visa purposes, provided the degree is in a relevant field. You may be asked to provide a credential evaluation confirming equivalency, particularly if your degree title doesn't map obviously to supply chain or operations. A credential evaluation from a recognized agency resolves most questions.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Supply Chain Lead 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.