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Type: Full-time
Location: Winona, Denton, Greensboro, MN, TX, NC 55987
Departments: Supply Chain
Date Published: November 11, 2026
End Date: 11-20-2026
Job Description
Supply Chain Lead - Product Compliance
Position location is flexible and may office from a branch in Winona, MN - Denton, TX or Greensboro, NC.
Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 5:00pm
Overview:
Working as Full-time Supply Chain Lead, you will lead a team who works as the strategic link between the Supply Chain Department and the rest of the company by impacting how Fastenal manages product flow both domestically and internationally. This position will report to the Director of Supply Chain. 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:
- Leading, motivating, and directing a team of employees
- Managing inventory plans
- Collaborating with product development, operations and sales
- Analyzing data and clearly communicating the results
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:
- Possess or working towards a degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Finance or a related Business field OR prior administrative, customer service, or clerical experience OR possess 1 year of Fastenal work experience
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite
- 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
- Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
- Work independently as well as in a team environment
- Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
- Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)
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.
FULL-TIME BENEFITS:
Fastenal offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. This package includes Health, Life, Long Term Disability, and Dental Insurance, in addition to, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 401(k) with an employer contribution.
COMPENSATION:
The base pay range for this position is $48,000 - 80,000. In addition to base pay, this position is also eligible for a bonus and/or commission.
Please respond by 11-20-2026.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job ID: 641697
Type: Full-time
Location: Winona, Denton, Greensboro, MN, TX, NC 55987
Departments: Supply Chain
Date Published: November 11, 2026
End Date: 11-20-2026
Job Description
Supply Chain Lead - Product Compliance
Position location is flexible and may office from a branch in Winona, MN - Denton, TX or Greensboro, NC.
Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 5:00pm
Overview:
Working as Full-time Supply Chain Lead, you will lead a team who works as the strategic link between the Supply Chain Department and the rest of the company by impacting how Fastenal manages product flow both domestically and internationally. This position will report to the Director of Supply Chain. 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:
- Leading, motivating, and directing a team of employees
- Managing inventory plans
- Collaborating with product development, operations and sales
- Analyzing data and clearly communicating the results
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:
- Possess or working towards a degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Finance or a related Business field OR prior administrative, customer service, or clerical experience OR possess 1 year of Fastenal work experience
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite
- 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
- Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
- Work independently as well as in a team environment
- Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
- Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)
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.
FULL-TIME BENEFITS:
Fastenal offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. This package includes Health, Life, Long Term Disability, and Dental Insurance, in addition to, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 401(k) with an employer contribution.
COMPENSATION:
The base pay range for this position is $48,000 - 80,000. In addition to base pay, this position is also eligible for a bonus and/or commission.
Please respond by 11-20-2026.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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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.
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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.