Supply Chain Planning Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Supply chain planning roles are among the more sponsorship-friendly operations positions in the U.S. Employers filing H-1B visa and E-3 visa petitions regularly list titles like Supply Chain Analyst and Demand Planner, and the specialty occupation standard is well-established for degree-holding candidates. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Join Niagara Bottling, a leading beverage manufacturer built on the mission of providing high-quality affordable beverages since 1963. Through innovation, collaboration, and a shared commitment to embracing adventure, we are revolutionizing the beverage manufacturing industry while creating opportunities for Team Members to make an impact. Together, we are connected by possibility.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Supply Chain Planning Analyst II, Beverage Raw Materials is a key member of the Supply Chain Planning organization supporting beverage manufacturing. The analyst is responsible for ensuring that the raw materials supply chain is continuously maintained, reducing spend and improving service. They are also responsible for driving efficiency and optimization in the raw material planning processes by analyzing and enhancing existing procedures, implementing best practices, and spearheading automation and cost optimization initiatives. These responsibilities go beyond traditional supply chain management to improve overall supply chain performance.
Essential Functions
- Evaluate network inventory and component demand to make purchasing decisions over a 90-day period
- Collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, and supplier teams to address receiving issues and manage exceptions
- Conduct root cause analysis to identify reasons for supply chain inefficiencies such as scrap, excess inventory, and supply failures, and recommend data-driven cost-effective solutions
- Coordinate with IT teams to implement projects and establish EDI for suppliers to automate PO communications
- Create supplier inventory plans and inventory policies to ensure a smooth supply, minimize overall costs, and manage risk
- Ensure adherence to contractual requirements with vendors, inclusive of lead time, capacity, and volume
- Build supplier relations through frequent interactions with supplier base, incorporating supplier feedback into processes as warranted. Act as liaison between internal teams and vendor teams
- Work with Sales, Forecasting and FG planners to align on new item introductions, forecast opportunities, production updates, and other areas
- Work with suppliers to establish VMI process and practices inclusive of IT infrastructure to support
- Minimize corporate driven scrap by regularly assessing the age of raw materials and carrying out inventory rebalancing
- Partner with procurement to develop annual supplier-specific sourcing plan, including alignment and supplier inventory build plan
- Make sure that all follow-ups are carried out promptly and that all communications are responded to within one business day
- Regularly monitor Raw Material-related metrics to evaluate compliance with targets and take necessary measures as required
Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 2 Years – Experience in Purchasing, MRP, Procurement, Planning or similar function
- 2 Years – Experience in Position
- 0 Years – Experience managing people/projects
experience may include a combination of work experience and education
- Travels approximately 10%
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 4 Years – Experience in Purchasing, MRP, Procurement, Planning, or similar function
- 4 Years – Experience in Position
- 0 Years – Experience managing people/projects
experience may include a combination of work experience and education
COMPETENCIES
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, with strong grasp of Microsoft Excel
- Strong attention to detail and organization
- Track record of leadership
- Data-driven approach to problem solving
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
- Knowing when face to face vs. phone vs. email vs. text communication is appropriate
- Ability to tailor message to audience
This position also embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:
- Lead Like an Owner
- Makes safety the number one priority
- Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately
- Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals
- Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly
- Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively
- Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
- InnovACT
- Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products
- Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
- Increases performance through greater efficiency
- Find a Way
- Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts
- Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions
- Seeks solutions rather than placing blame
- Empowered to be Great
- Consistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities
- Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across
- Communicates effectively to manage expectations
Education
- Minimum Required:
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Economics, Finance or Manufacturing
- Preferred:
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Economics, Finance or Manufacturing
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:
- Required: N/A
- Preferred: Excel, database development, Six Sigma
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
- Required: None Required
- Preferred: Elementary Proficiency in Spanish
TYPICAL COMPENSATION RANGE
Pay Rate Type: Salary
$84,061.83 - $121,889.66 / Yearly
BENEFITS
Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:
Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.
- Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
- Paid parental and caregiver leaves
- Medical, including virtual care options
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k) with company match
- Health Savings Account with company match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
- Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
- Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
- Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
- Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
- And more!
EEO STATEMENT
Los Angeles County applicants only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.
Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Niagara Bottling, LLC. Niagara Bottling, LLC will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
Employment agencies that have fee agreements with Niagara Bottling, LLC and have been engaged on a search shall submit résumé to the designated Niagara Bottling, LLC recruiter or, upon authorization, submit résumé into this career site to be eligible for placement fees.
LOCATION
Niagara Plant Name: CORP-MAIN
INTRODUCTION
Join Niagara Bottling, a leading beverage manufacturer built on the mission of providing high-quality affordable beverages since 1963. Through innovation, collaboration, and a shared commitment to embracing adventure, we are revolutionizing the beverage manufacturing industry while creating opportunities for Team Members to make an impact. Together, we are connected by possibility.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Supply Chain Planning Analyst II, Beverage Raw Materials is a key member of the Supply Chain Planning organization supporting beverage manufacturing. The analyst is responsible for ensuring that the raw materials supply chain is continuously maintained, reducing spend and improving service. They are also responsible for driving efficiency and optimization in the raw material planning processes by analyzing and enhancing existing procedures, implementing best practices, and spearheading automation and cost optimization initiatives. These responsibilities go beyond traditional supply chain management to improve overall supply chain performance.
Essential Functions
- Evaluate network inventory and component demand to make purchasing decisions over a 90-day period
- Collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, and supplier teams to address receiving issues and manage exceptions
- Conduct root cause analysis to identify reasons for supply chain inefficiencies such as scrap, excess inventory, and supply failures, and recommend data-driven cost-effective solutions
- Coordinate with IT teams to implement projects and establish EDI for suppliers to automate PO communications
- Create supplier inventory plans and inventory policies to ensure a smooth supply, minimize overall costs, and manage risk
- Ensure adherence to contractual requirements with vendors, inclusive of lead time, capacity, and volume
- Build supplier relations through frequent interactions with supplier base, incorporating supplier feedback into processes as warranted. Act as liaison between internal teams and vendor teams
- Work with Sales, Forecasting and FG planners to align on new item introductions, forecast opportunities, production updates, and other areas
- Work with suppliers to establish VMI process and practices inclusive of IT infrastructure to support
- Minimize corporate driven scrap by regularly assessing the age of raw materials and carrying out inventory rebalancing
- Partner with procurement to develop annual supplier-specific sourcing plan, including alignment and supplier inventory build plan
- Make sure that all follow-ups are carried out promptly and that all communications are responded to within one business day
- Regularly monitor Raw Material-related metrics to evaluate compliance with targets and take necessary measures as required
Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 2 Years – Experience in Purchasing, MRP, Procurement, Planning or similar function
- 2 Years – Experience in Position
- 0 Years – Experience managing people/projects
experience may include a combination of work experience and education
- Travels approximately 10%
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 4 Years – Experience in Purchasing, MRP, Procurement, Planning, or similar function
- 4 Years – Experience in Position
- 0 Years – Experience managing people/projects
experience may include a combination of work experience and education
COMPETENCIES
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, with strong grasp of Microsoft Excel
- Strong attention to detail and organization
- Track record of leadership
- Data-driven approach to problem solving
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
- Knowing when face to face vs. phone vs. email vs. text communication is appropriate
- Ability to tailor message to audience
This position also embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:
- Lead Like an Owner
- Makes safety the number one priority
- Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately
- Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals
- Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly
- Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively
- Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
- InnovACT
- Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products
- Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
- Increases performance through greater efficiency
- Find a Way
- Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts
- Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions
- Seeks solutions rather than placing blame
- Empowered to be Great
- Consistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities
- Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across
- Communicates effectively to manage expectations
Education
- Minimum Required:
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Economics, Finance or Manufacturing
- Preferred:
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Economics, Finance or Manufacturing
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:
- Required: N/A
- Preferred: Excel, database development, Six Sigma
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
- Required: None Required
- Preferred: Elementary Proficiency in Spanish
TYPICAL COMPENSATION RANGE
Pay Rate Type: Salary
$84,061.83 - $121,889.66 / Yearly
BENEFITS
Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:
Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.
- Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
- Paid parental and caregiver leaves
- Medical, including virtual care options
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k) with company match
- Health Savings Account with company match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
- Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
- Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
- Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
- Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
- And more!
EEO STATEMENT
Los Angeles County applicants only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.
Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Niagara Bottling, LLC. Niagara Bottling, LLC will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
Employment agencies that have fee agreements with Niagara Bottling, LLC and have been engaged on a search shall submit résumé to the designated Niagara Bottling, LLC recruiter or, upon authorization, submit résumé into this career site to be eligible for placement fees.
LOCATION
Niagara Plant Name: CORP-MAIN
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Supply Chain Planning Jobs
Lead with your technical stack
Employers sponsoring supply chain planners want candidates who know SAP, Oracle, or Kinaxis. Listing these tools prominently signals you can contribute immediately, which makes the sponsorship investment easier to justify internally.
Target companies with existing LCA filings
Companies that have previously filed Labor Condition Applications for supply chain roles have an established process. Searching Migrate Mate filters for employers already sponsoring this job category, saving you from approaching cold companies.
Frame your degree field carefully
Supply chain planning typically requires a degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, operations research, or a related quantitative field. A general business degree alone may not satisfy the specialty occupation standard without supporting coursework documentation.
Emphasize forecasting and data skills
Demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and S&OP experience strengthen the specialty occupation argument in your petition. These functions require specialized analytical training, which distinguishes your role from generalist operations work that sponsors find harder to defend.
Ask about cap-exempt employers early
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and certain government contractors are H-1B cap-exempt, meaning they can file year-round without lottery risk. Supply chain and procurement roles exist at these organizations and are often overlooked by candidates.
Prepare documentation of specialized responsibilities
If your role involves statistical modeling, ERP configuration, or network optimization, document it clearly. USCIS scrutinizes supply chain petitions more than some fields, and a detailed position description tied to your degree is your strongest defense.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do supply chain planning jobs commonly get H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, though approval rates vary by how the role is defined. Titles like Supply Chain Analyst, Demand Planning Manager, and S&OP Analyst have strong H-1B visa approval histories when tied to a quantitative degree. Generic titles like Supply Chain Coordinator attract more USCIS scrutiny because the specialty occupation argument is weaker. Roles requiring ERP systems, statistical forecasting, or optimization modeling are the most defensible. Browse sponsored roles by title on Migrate Mate to identify which companies are actively filing.
What degree do I need for a sponsored supply chain planning role?
Most sponsored positions require at least a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, operations research, logistics, or a closely related quantitative field. An MBA with a supply chain concentration can work for senior roles. A general business administration degree may qualify if your transcript shows substantial coursework in quantitative methods, statistics, or operations. USCIS evaluates whether the specific degree is normally required for the position, not just preferred.
Can I get E-3 sponsorship as an Australian in supply chain planning?
Yes. Supply chain planning qualifies as a specialty occupation under E-3 visa requirements, provided the role requires a relevant bachelor's degree and your employer files a certified Labor Condition Application. Australian three-year degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for this purpose. The E-3 has no lottery and can be filed year-round, making it significantly more accessible than the H-1B for the same roles.
How hard is it to get an H-1B approved for a supply chain planning role?
Approval depends heavily on job title and how the employer documents the position. Analytical and planning-heavy roles with clear degree requirements have solid approval histories. Roles framed as coordination or logistics support face higher denial rates because USCIS may find the specialty occupation threshold unmet. In FY2024, operations-related H-1B petitions had approval rates above 80% when petitioned by established employers with detailed job descriptions. Having an immigration attorney draft the LCA job description specifically matters here.
Which employers sponsor supply chain planning roles most often?
Large manufacturers, retailers, and technology companies with global supply chains are the most consistent sponsors. Companies like Amazon, Apple, and major consumer goods firms regularly file LCAs for demand planners and supply chain analysts. Consulting firms such as Accenture and Deloitte also sponsor supply chain roles for project-based work. To find currently active sponsoring employers in this category without guessing, search supply chain planning positions directly on Migrate Mate.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Supply Chain Planning 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.