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Supply chain operations roles rank among the most actively sponsored positions in the U.S., with employers filing thousands of H-1B visa and E-3 visa petitions annually for analysts, planners, and logistics managers. Most require a bachelor's degree in supply chain, industrial engineering, or a related field. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Do you feel a personal stake in everything that you work on, thrive in fast-paced environments with complex technical challenges, and bring engineering intuition to the problems you solve? Do you develop strong relationships, build trust, and drive outcomes through technical credibility and influence? Do you communicate openly and clearly with engineers and business leaders alike, collaborate enthusiastically, and value a culture of healthy debate grounded in data and design thinking?
AppleCare Technologies Business Process Reengineering (BPR) is responsible for delivering cross-functional systems projects across all AppleCare business areas, including Sales, Service, Support, Supply Chain, and Logistics. We build strong technical relationships across the company and stitch AppleCare systems and processes enterprise-wide, from hardware repair engineering and diagnostics platforms to service quality and customer systems.
As a BPR Project Manager you will plan, mobilize, and execute mid to large scale technical projects and programs, ensuring system solutions are architecturally sound, rigorously tested, and that organizations are ready for process and technology changes. You will be the technical prime mover of your projects, owning scoping, requirements definition, solution design participation, technology selection, resource planning, communications, project governance, risk management, and change readiness.
You will bring engineering depth to your partnerships with diagnostics engineers, hardware Technical Program Managers (TPMs), solution architects, and Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) teams, building trust through shared technical language and driving accountability across complex, globally dispersed programs. The ideal candidate combines a formal engineering background with a proven track record managing large-scale technical programs that span multiple engineering and business functions across global organizations.
DESCRIPTION
In this role, you will plan and lead complex technical projects to simplify and scale AppleCare enterprise systems. You will partner closely with engineering teams, solution architects, and business stakeholders to drive the technological design process from problem identification through solution architecture and implementation.
Responsibilities
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Plan and lead multiple complex technical projects, balancing scope, schedule, and budget constraints with engineering feasibility and long-term platform health.
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Drive the technological design process, from requirements definition and user stories to solution architecture, vetting, and selection.
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Lead geographically dispersed, cross-functional teams spanning engineering, operations, and third-party partners to ensure solutions are well-architected, integrated, and sustainable.
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Leverage strong business understanding of service operations, including hardware, repair, diagnostics, service process, and customer journey contexts to translate and drive clear scope and objectives into technology development project lifecycles.
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Partner with data scientists, solution architects, and various engineering teams (diagnostics, hardware repair, service quality, and others) to define technically grounded requirements and evaluate architectural options, including Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) and automation.
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Manage project risk by identifying technical dependencies, integration risks, and testability concerns throughout the project lifecycle.
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Facilitate capital planning for new projects and scope changes, including business justifications, systems strategy, and strategic roadmaps.
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Ensure engineering and business teams are prepared for system and process changes through design and system playback reviews, User Acceptance Testing (UAT) support, cutover deployment activities, and change management.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related technical discipline
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4+ years of engineering project management or technical program management experience, delivering large-scale cross-functional systems or engineering programs
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Partnering on technical solutions with engineering and architecture teams to influence architecture and integration decisions
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Background in supporting system configuration, architecture, and software development life cycles in an engineering or systems context
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Knowledge of enterprise-level systems (SAP or equivalent) and their interdependencies within complex technical ecosystems
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Familiarity with hardware repair, diagnostics, service engineering, or manufacturing and quality engineering environments and associated technical workflows
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Experience with global programs that incorporate regional and country-specific engineering and operational requirements
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Experience with delivering project updates and presenting technical information to diverse, cross-functional teams, including engineers, business specialists, and executive leadership
-
Background in defining technical objectives and execution plans for cross-functional engineering and business teams
-
Delivery of projects that incorporate AI/ML, data intelligence, or automation technologies as part of the core solution design
-
Execution of change management within technical program delivery, encompassing stakeholder impact assessment, organizational readiness, training and communications planning, and user adoption for system and process transitions
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Knowledge of logistics, forward and reverse supply chain, and planning systems
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Knowledge and experience with SAP or similar enterprise-level supply chain and logistics systems including warehouse management systems (WMS), transportation management systems (TMS), event management (EM), and supply/demand planning systems
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related technical discipline
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8+ years of engineering project management or technical program management experience, including the delivery of enterprise-scale technical programs spanning hardware, software, and service systems
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Project management certification (PMP or equivalent) or engineering-relevant certification (Six Sigma or similar)
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Implementation of enterprise-scale system solutions on SAP or similar platforms, particularly service repair, diagnostics, warranty, or supply chain systems
-
Knowledge of systems behavior, architecture, interdependencies, and data requirements across interconnected AppleCare or equivalent enterprise applications
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Proven Expertise in Post-Sales Supply Chain: In-depth knowledge of end-to-end service supply chain networks, including spare parts forecasting, inventory staging, repair hub operations, and reverse logistics (returns, screening, refurbishment, and scrap/recycle).
PAY & BENEFITS
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $120,900 and $249,000, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
INTRODUCTION
Do you feel a personal stake in everything that you work on, thrive in fast-paced environments with complex technical challenges, and bring engineering intuition to the problems you solve? Do you develop strong relationships, build trust, and drive outcomes through technical credibility and influence? Do you communicate openly and clearly with engineers and business leaders alike, collaborate enthusiastically, and value a culture of healthy debate grounded in data and design thinking?
AppleCare Technologies Business Process Reengineering (BPR) is responsible for delivering cross-functional systems projects across all AppleCare business areas, including Sales, Service, Support, Supply Chain, and Logistics. We build strong technical relationships across the company and stitch AppleCare systems and processes enterprise-wide, from hardware repair engineering and diagnostics platforms to service quality and customer systems.
As a BPR Project Manager you will plan, mobilize, and execute mid to large scale technical projects and programs, ensuring system solutions are architecturally sound, rigorously tested, and that organizations are ready for process and technology changes. You will be the technical prime mover of your projects, owning scoping, requirements definition, solution design participation, technology selection, resource planning, communications, project governance, risk management, and change readiness.
You will bring engineering depth to your partnerships with diagnostics engineers, hardware Technical Program Managers (TPMs), solution architects, and Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) teams, building trust through shared technical language and driving accountability across complex, globally dispersed programs. The ideal candidate combines a formal engineering background with a proven track record managing large-scale technical programs that span multiple engineering and business functions across global organizations.
DESCRIPTION
In this role, you will plan and lead complex technical projects to simplify and scale AppleCare enterprise systems. You will partner closely with engineering teams, solution architects, and business stakeholders to drive the technological design process from problem identification through solution architecture and implementation.
Responsibilities
-
Plan and lead multiple complex technical projects, balancing scope, schedule, and budget constraints with engineering feasibility and long-term platform health.
-
Drive the technological design process, from requirements definition and user stories to solution architecture, vetting, and selection.
-
Lead geographically dispersed, cross-functional teams spanning engineering, operations, and third-party partners to ensure solutions are well-architected, integrated, and sustainable.
-
Leverage strong business understanding of service operations, including hardware, repair, diagnostics, service process, and customer journey contexts to translate and drive clear scope and objectives into technology development project lifecycles.
-
Partner with data scientists, solution architects, and various engineering teams (diagnostics, hardware repair, service quality, and others) to define technically grounded requirements and evaluate architectural options, including Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) and automation.
-
Manage project risk by identifying technical dependencies, integration risks, and testability concerns throughout the project lifecycle.
-
Facilitate capital planning for new projects and scope changes, including business justifications, systems strategy, and strategic roadmaps.
-
Ensure engineering and business teams are prepared for system and process changes through design and system playback reviews, User Acceptance Testing (UAT) support, cutover deployment activities, and change management.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
-
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related technical discipline
-
4+ years of engineering project management or technical program management experience, delivering large-scale cross-functional systems or engineering programs
-
Partnering on technical solutions with engineering and architecture teams to influence architecture and integration decisions
-
Background in supporting system configuration, architecture, and software development life cycles in an engineering or systems context
-
Knowledge of enterprise-level systems (SAP or equivalent) and their interdependencies within complex technical ecosystems
-
Familiarity with hardware repair, diagnostics, service engineering, or manufacturing and quality engineering environments and associated technical workflows
-
Experience with global programs that incorporate regional and country-specific engineering and operational requirements
-
Experience with delivering project updates and presenting technical information to diverse, cross-functional teams, including engineers, business specialists, and executive leadership
-
Background in defining technical objectives and execution plans for cross-functional engineering and business teams
-
Delivery of projects that incorporate AI/ML, data intelligence, or automation technologies as part of the core solution design
-
Execution of change management within technical program delivery, encompassing stakeholder impact assessment, organizational readiness, training and communications planning, and user adoption for system and process transitions
-
Knowledge of logistics, forward and reverse supply chain, and planning systems
-
Knowledge and experience with SAP or similar enterprise-level supply chain and logistics systems including warehouse management systems (WMS), transportation management systems (TMS), event management (EM), and supply/demand planning systems
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
-
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related technical discipline
-
8+ years of engineering project management or technical program management experience, including the delivery of enterprise-scale technical programs spanning hardware, software, and service systems
-
Project management certification (PMP or equivalent) or engineering-relevant certification (Six Sigma or similar)
-
Implementation of enterprise-scale system solutions on SAP or similar platforms, particularly service repair, diagnostics, warranty, or supply chain systems
-
Knowledge of systems behavior, architecture, interdependencies, and data requirements across interconnected AppleCare or equivalent enterprise applications
-
Proven Expertise in Post-Sales Supply Chain: In-depth knowledge of end-to-end service supply chain networks, including spare parts forecasting, inventory staging, repair hub operations, and reverse logistics (returns, screening, refurbishment, and scrap/recycle).
PAY & BENEFITS
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $120,900 and $249,000, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Supply Chain Operations Jobs
Target employers with established sponsorship programs
Large manufacturers, retailers, and logistics companies sponsor supply chain roles far more consistently than smaller firms. Companies like Amazon, Apple, and Walmart have dedicated immigration teams and file hundreds of petitions annually, making them more reliable sponsors.
Align your degree to the specific role
Supply chain operations is a specialty occupation, meaning your degree field must match the job. Industrial engineering, operations research, and supply chain management degrees are the strongest fit. A general business degree may face scrutiny depending on how technical the role is.
Get comfortable with analytics and ERP tools
Employers sponsoring supply chain roles increasingly require SAP, Oracle, or Tableau experience. Demonstrating proficiency in these systems strengthens both your candidacy and the specialty occupation argument USCIS evaluates during the petition review process.
Understand which visa fits your situation
Australian citizens can pursue the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and processes in weeks. Most others rely on the H-1B, which requires winning a lottery. Knowing your pathway early helps you target employers willing to sponsor the right visa type.
Apply before OPT or grace period deadlines
Supply chain roles often have multi-stage hiring processes including case studies and panel interviews. Starting your search at least three to four months before your work authorization expires gives you enough runway to complete the process without status gaps.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Not every supply chain job posting is open to visa sponsorship. Migrate Mate filters specifically for employers with active sponsorship histories, so you can focus your applications on companies that are already prepared to support the immigration process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is supply chain operations considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Generally yes, but it depends on the specific role. Positions like supply chain analyst, demand planner, or operations research analyst are well-established specialty occupations requiring at minimum a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Broader titles like supply chain coordinator can face more scrutiny if the employer cannot demonstrate that a specific degree is a standard requirement for the role.
What degree do I need to get sponsored for a supply chain operations job?
A bachelor's degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, operations research, logistics, or business analytics is typically required. The degree field needs to align with the technical demands of the specific role. If your degree is in a tangentially related field, employers may supplement the petition with evidence that your coursework directly applies to the position.
How competitive is H-1B sponsorship for supply chain roles?
Supply chain and operations roles are among the more commonly sponsored categories, particularly at large manufacturers, e-commerce companies, and third-party logistics providers. The challenge is not employer willingness so much as H-1B lottery odds, which run around 25% in recent cycles. Australian citizens avoid the lottery entirely through the E-3 visa, which has far more predictable outcomes. Browse available roles on Migrate Mate to find employers actively filing petitions.
Can I get sponsored for a supply chain role without prior U.S. work experience?
Yes, though it is more difficult without U.S. experience. Employers sponsoring entry-level supply chain roles often recruit from university campuses and hire candidates on OPT before committing to full H-1B sponsorship. Internship experience, relevant certifications like APICS CSCP or CLTD, and strong technical skills in ERP systems can compensate for limited professional history and strengthen your candidacy significantly.
Do supply chain operations roles qualify for E-3 sponsorship for Australian citizens?
Yes. Supply chain analyst, procurement specialist, logistics planner, and similar roles qualify for the E-3 visa provided the position meets the specialty occupation standard and you hold a relevant bachelor's degree. The E-3 process takes weeks rather than months, requires no lottery, and can be renewed indefinitely. It is one of the most practical visa pathways for Australians in this field.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Supply Chain Operations 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.