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Supply Specialist
A Supply Specialist manages the flow of materials and inventory within an organization, using supply chain software such as SAP or Oracle to track stock levels and coordinate procurement. This role blends inventory management with logistics coordination, ensuring goods move efficiently from suppliers to end users, and often involves demand forecasting to prevent shortages or overstock. Common in manufacturing, retail, and military logistics settings, the specialist requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
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GENERAL SUPPLY SPECIALIST
Air National Guard Units
North Kingstown, RI · $69,905 – $90,882
This National Guard position manages supply chain operations and inventory oversight for an Air Force logistics squadron, handling fund management, data analysis, and budget administration. It suits someone experienced in supply operations who can work with databases and spreadsheets to solve operational problems and support military logistics functions.
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Where Supply Specialists commonly go next: Supply Chain Specialist.
Supply Chain Specialist
Juniper Networks
San Juan, Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico
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Supply Chain Specialist
Public Service Company of Colorado
Monticello, MN
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Supply Chain Specialist
KLA-Tencor
Milpitas, CA
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Roles similar to Supply Specialist (40)
From Inventory Specialist, Logistics Coordinator, Logistics Specialist, Purchasing Agent, Receiving Clerk, Supply Chain Specialist.
Logistics Coordinator
Upper Deck Company
Durham, NC · $56,000
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Supply Chain Specialist
Juniper Networks
San Juan, Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico
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SUPERVISORY INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Air Education and Training Command
Lackland AFB, Texas · $62,629 – $81,423
This is a first-level supervisory role in military logistics, overseeing equipment accountability and asset management for an Air Force squadron. It suits someone with prior experience in DoD supply operations who is ready to lead a team and ensure compliance with military regulations.
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Military Service Liaison
Defense Logistics Agency
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio · $92,841 – $120,696
This role connects military branches with a federal logistics agency to understand their needs for equipment disposal and reuse, then delivers training and technical guidance to help them execute those programs. It suits experienced logistics or property management professionals comfortable working independently with military stakeholders and senior leadership.
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Inventory Management Specialist
Commander, Navy Installations Command
Annapolis, MD · $23 – $26 / hour
This role manages inventory operations for a military retail operation, involving receiving merchandise, conducting physical counts, and maintaining records across multiple locations. It suits someone with supply chain or retail inventory experience who can work independently and coordinate between departments.
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Purchasing Agent
Veterans Health Administration
Fayetteville, AR · $40,736 – $59,031
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Receiving Clerk
WinCo Foods
Fort Worth, TX
This role involves receiving and verifying inventory shipments at a WinCo supermarket, including scanning products, updating pricing records, and coordinating with vendors. The position suits someone comfortable with early morning shifts, forklift operation, and managing both warehouse tasks and computer data entry in a fast-paced retail environment.
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Logistics Specialist
Samsung Semiconductor
Newberry, SC
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Customer Relations Coordinator- Full Time- 2nd Shift
Forward
Charlotte, NC
This role coordinates customer service and administrative operations at a logistics terminal, handling shipment tracking, documentation, billing, and communication between customers, carriers, and internal teams. It suits someone who thrives managing multiple stakeholder relationships and keeping freight moving smoothly through multimodal transportation networks.
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Receiving Clerk
Longs Drugs
Pacific Palisades, CA
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