Supply Chain Operations Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
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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Supply Chain Associate
Location: #2 North Marshall St, Benwood, WV 26031
WVWHE 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 #2 North Marshall St, Benwood, WV 26031. 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.
Job Description
Supply Chain Associate
Location: #2 North Marshall St, Benwood, WV 26031
WVWHE 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 #2 North Marshall St, Benwood, WV 26031. 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.
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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.