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Inventory Planner
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company · 🇺🇸 Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
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One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 486 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 167 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company
The US Department of Labor certified 486 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 167 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Inventory Planner This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office. Who We Are: Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE. Job Description: Job Summary The Inventory Planner – Expert is responsible for driving inventory optimization across a complex global supply chain, balancing inventory investment, supply availability, revenue commitments, and working capital objectives. The role leverages advanced analytics, multi-echelon inventory optimization (MEIO), scenario modeling, and digital planning capabilities to develop inventory strategies that improve inventory health, mitigate supply risks, and optimize inventory investments. Key Responsibilities Inventory Planning & Optimization • • Develop and execute inventory plans across finished goods, components, raw materials, and strategic inventory buffers. • Own inventory target recommendations, safety stock policies, and buffer optimization using MEIO and advanced planning methodologies. • Evaluate inventory positioning across suppliers, manufacturing locations, regional hubs, and distribution centers. • Analyze demand variability, supply constraints, lead times, service-level requirements, and replenishment strategies. • Identify opportunities to reduce excess inventory while maintaining supply continuity and customer commitments. Inventory Health & Financial Management • • Monitor inventory performance, including inventory turns, days of inventory, excess and obsolete (E&O), aging, and inventory coverage. • Develop inventory projections and identify risks to quarterly and annual inventory targets. • Partner with Finance, Supply Planning, Procurement, and Manufacturing to develop inventory reduction and working capital improvement opportunities. • Conduct root-cause analysis of inventory variances and develop corrective action plans. • Support inventory exposure assessments, liability reviews, and mitigation strategies. Advanced Analytics & Planner of the Future • • Leverage AI/ML, predictive analytics, automation, and scenario modeling to improve inventory planning decisions. • Develop analytical models to evaluate inventory trade-offs, supply risks, and financial implications. • Support digital transformation initiatives, including MEIO, MRP Digital Twin, and inventory health dashboards. • Identify opportunities to automate manual inventory reporting, analysis, and decision-making. Cross-Functional Collaboration • • Partner with Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Fulfillment, and Finance to align inventory strategies with business objectives. • Lead complex inventory improvement initiatives across multiple product portfolios and manufacturing partners. • Provide data-driven recommendations to business leaders on inventory investments, supply continuity, and financial trade-offs. • Mentor junior planners and contribute to process standardization and continuous improvement. Education and Experience • • Typically 6–10 years of experience in inventory planning, supply chain planning, materials management, operations, or