Logistics & Supply Manager

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In this field, your efforts are critical in delivering what the Navy needs for mission success. You’ll always be thinking ahead and will know what people want before they do—and you’ll never miss a beat. Become a pro in inventory management, financial management, and procurement.

How do you launch F/A−18 Hornets off an aircraft carrier without a stocked supply of new tires on board? You don’t. That’s why the Navy relies on Logistics Specialists aboard every vessel to manage the inventory that keeps missions moving forward. From ordering needed supplies in the middle of a hurricane to inspecting incoming cargo from across the world, Logistics Specialists keep it all running.

As a Logistics Specialist (LS), your efforts are crucial in delivering what the Navy needs for mission success. There are two classifications of Logistics Specialists depending on whether you choose to serve on submarines, both with corresponding responsibilities:

• Order, store, check and issue flight gear, repair parts and other equipment and goods
• Organize and operate Navy post offices, ashore and afloat
• Receive, sort, inspect and deliver arriving mail and cargo
• Maintain inventory database and prepare reports and correspondence
• Maintain financial logs and records
• Operate computer systems that provide logistic support information
• Manage inventories of repair parts/general supplies for submarines and short‑based activities
• Operate Navy post offices, ashore and afloat, including distributing mail for submarines
• Order, store, check and issue equipment and goods
• Receive, sort, inspect and deliver arriving mail and cargo
• Maintain inventory database and prepare reports and correspondence
• Maintain financial logs and records

From the day you start, you’ll receive:

• Competitive salary
• Potential to earn a bonus upon enlistment
• Free health insurance
• Free housing
• A retirement plan
• Paid training
• College credit

• Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance
• Post‑9/11 GI Bill, up to 100% tuition
• Professional credentials and certifications
• College credit hours toward a bachelor’s or associate degree through the American Council on

• U.S. citizen or equivalent
• High school graduate or equivalent
• 17 years of age or older

General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you’re currently serving, whether you’ve served before or whether you’ve never served before.

These roles perform a variety of duties worldwide, at numerous overseas and stateside shore commands, aboard surface ships, aircraft and submarines. They generally divide time between assignments ashore and afloat.

The role above is an Active Duty opportunity in the Navy, however there are part‑time roles available. Serving part‑time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Logistics Specialists in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes.