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Supply Corps Officer

U.S. Navy
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ABOUT  

A big part of life on a Navy ship is making sure the right items arrive at the right time. As a Supply Corps  Officer, you make sure the right sonar parts arrive so technicians can make repairs, or the right  medicines show up on the way to a humanitarian mission across the world or simply that tonight's meal  is ready for Sailors on your ship. Navy missions rely on having logistics down to a science, which is why  Supply Corps Officers are so valuable. These Sailors know how to get just about anything to anywhere at  any time, no matter the situation or distance. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

The success and safety of every mission depends on getting needed supplies, materials and equipment  at a moment’s notice. Supply Corps officers make sure the Navy has what it needs, when it needs it.  Responsibilities for this job may include: 

• Analyzing the demand for supplies and forecast future needs 

• Ensuring all parts and equipment needed for ship maintenance and repairs are ordered and received  on time  

• Overseeing all retail services, logistics and culinary operations 

• Managing the inspection, shipping, handling and packaging of supplies and equipment • Directing personnel who receive inventory and issue supplies and equipment • Evaluating bids and proposals submitted by potential suppliers 

• Maintaining budgets 

• Studying ways to use space and distribute supplies efficiently 

• Determining the fastest, most economical way to transport cargo or personnel • Overseeing the handling of special items such as medicine and explosives 

PAY AND BENEFITS 

From the day you start, you’ll receive: 

• Competitive salary 

• Free health insurance 

• Free housing 

• A retirement plan 

• 30 days paid vacation per year 

EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES 

Beyond professional credentials and certifications, the Navy can help ease your financial burdens and  advance your career with generous financial assistance and continuing education programs.  Opportunities for further education within this platform include: 

• Post-9/11 GI Bill 

• Navy Tuition Assistance Program 

• Navy College Program 

• VOLED Assistance Center 

• VOLED Region Advisors 

• The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) 

• Navy War College (NWC) 

• USAF Air University Air Command and Staff College

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS 

• Bachelor’s degree 

• U.S. citizen or equivalent 

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