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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Get Access To All JobsAt Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.
Overview:
At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, developing and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.
Position Description:
The Associate will be assigned specific projects that support Concord, NC Supply Chain / Logistics Department. These Projects may include product or sourcing changes, materials / vendor onboarding, process improvements or specific departmental or organizational needs and may require data gathering, financial analysis, solution development, and planning to deliver specific objectives or results.
Change Control management will be an essential element of successfully achieving objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Provide operational and project support for the business responsibilities of the Supply Chain / Logistics team – product forecasting and planning, inventory control, purchasing, customer support, etc.
- Special Projects - focus on specific project workload that may be selected and given by local Management. Project work will require individual initiative to deliver analysis, propose solutions, and work with a variety of Departments to develop and deliver solutions.
- Corporate and Strategic Initiatives - The Associate is to provide support for specific manufacturing and strategic initiatives that may occur. Examples of such initiatives are IT systems updates, manufacturing sourcing changes, long range planning, product variation introduction i.e. new flavors, etc.
- Procedures and Process Development - Assist with the development and implementation of new and revised processes and procedures as required.
- Business Analysis - Provide analysis of specific operational or business processes as identified by management. Design and develop for approval efficiency improvements. Implement and seek additional opportunities for replication.
- Material / vendors onboarding and gathering required documentation / assessment to ensure completion of required milestones.
- Change Management - Manage all projects within the local Change Control system. Previous experience writing, coordinating, presenting, and managing TrackWise projects with multiple deliverables is necessary.
- TrackWise Event Management – Act as lead investigator for various Logistics events, performing root cause analysis, and documenting the investigation per the local event management procedure.
Requirements (Education, Experience, Training):
- Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management or other technical field of study.
Preferred attributes but not required:
- Experience in Change Control Management.
- Technical Skills - understanding and appreciation of GMP requirements and previous experience with change management in a regulated environment.
- Project Skills - understanding of various elements required to analyze, develop and deliver solutions to business problems. Ability to create project plans, monitor schedules, and manage implementation of projects necessary. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
- Communication Skills - good communication skills. Ability to communicate ideas for new projects and new processes, so that projects/processes can be approved, implemented and replicated.
- Experience in Pharmaceutical manufacturing, supply chain, or distribution operations preferable.
- Understanding of how the following processes/systems impact Logistics projects: Commissioning/Qualification/Validation, Warehouse Operations, development of printed and non-printed components, MES, SAP, Specifications, and Regulatory reporting.
- Familiarity with the following: TrackWise, Veeva, OneNote, and Impact Assessment Tools.
- Prior experience working on projects to introduce existing products into new markets and on projects to introduce new products into launch markets.
Additional Information:
- Normal workday: Monday through Friday.
- May need to be available off shift to respond to operational issues as needed.
- Travel may be required.
Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.
Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (BE@Lilly), Chinese Culture Network (CCN), EnAble, Evolve, Lilly Indian Network (LIN), Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN) and Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL).
Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $58,500 - $137,500.
Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.
At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.
Overview:
At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, developing and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.
Position Description:
The Associate will be assigned specific projects that support Concord, NC Supply Chain / Logistics Department. These Projects may include product or sourcing changes, materials / vendor onboarding, process improvements or specific departmental or organizational needs and may require data gathering, financial analysis, solution development, and planning to deliver specific objectives or results.
Change Control management will be an essential element of successfully achieving objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Provide operational and project support for the business responsibilities of the Supply Chain / Logistics team – product forecasting and planning, inventory control, purchasing, customer support, etc.
- Special Projects - focus on specific project workload that may be selected and given by local Management. Project work will require individual initiative to deliver analysis, propose solutions, and work with a variety of Departments to develop and deliver solutions.
- Corporate and Strategic Initiatives - The Associate is to provide support for specific manufacturing and strategic initiatives that may occur. Examples of such initiatives are IT systems updates, manufacturing sourcing changes, long range planning, product variation introduction i.e. new flavors, etc.
- Procedures and Process Development - Assist with the development and implementation of new and revised processes and procedures as required.
- Business Analysis - Provide analysis of specific operational or business processes as identified by management. Design and develop for approval efficiency improvements. Implement and seek additional opportunities for replication.
- Material / vendors onboarding and gathering required documentation / assessment to ensure completion of required milestones.
- Change Management - Manage all projects within the local Change Control system. Previous experience writing, coordinating, presenting, and managing TrackWise projects with multiple deliverables is necessary.
- TrackWise Event Management – Act as lead investigator for various Logistics events, performing root cause analysis, and documenting the investigation per the local event management procedure.
Requirements (Education, Experience, Training):
- Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management or other technical field of study.
Preferred attributes but not required:
- Experience in Change Control Management.
- Technical Skills - understanding and appreciation of GMP requirements and previous experience with change management in a regulated environment.
- Project Skills - understanding of various elements required to analyze, develop and deliver solutions to business problems. Ability to create project plans, monitor schedules, and manage implementation of projects necessary. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
- Communication Skills - good communication skills. Ability to communicate ideas for new projects and new processes, so that projects/processes can be approved, implemented and replicated.
- Experience in Pharmaceutical manufacturing, supply chain, or distribution operations preferable.
- Understanding of how the following processes/systems impact Logistics projects: Commissioning/Qualification/Validation, Warehouse Operations, development of printed and non-printed components, MES, SAP, Specifications, and Regulatory reporting.
- Familiarity with the following: TrackWise, Veeva, OneNote, and Impact Assessment Tools.
- Prior experience working on projects to introduce existing products into new markets and on projects to introduce new products into launch markets.
Additional Information:
- Normal workday: Monday through Friday.
- May need to be available off shift to respond to operational issues as needed.
- Travel may be required.
Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.
Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (BE@Lilly), Chinese Culture Network (CCN), EnAble, Evolve, Lilly Indian Network (LIN), Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN) and Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL).
Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $58,500 - $137,500.
Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.
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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.