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Supply and Warehousing Managers

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Supply and Warehousing Managers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
Officer Role

Service Branches with this Role

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What do Supply and Warehousing Managers do in the Military?

Supply and warehousing managers determine requirements for, and arrangement of, storage facilities.

Where do Supply and Warehousing Managers work?

Supply and warehousing managers usually work in offices and warehouses. At times, they may be exposed to loud noise from machines and equipment.

How much do they make?

Median Military Salary

This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.


Note that the median salary does not include bonuses, special pays, health or dental benefits — which are a standard part of military compensation.

$82,094

Military Salary Range

This is the range based on years of service, degree level, special pays, family status and location.


Note that the median salary does not include bonuses, special pays, health or dental benefits — which are a standard part of military compensation.

$22,839 - $331,236

How Military Pay is More Than Just a Salary

Base pay is the standard income you'll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.

  • Set based on rank and years of service.
  • Paid every month.

Allowances are additional payments to help cover living expenses like housing and food.

  • Tax-free payments.
  • Varies by location and family status.

Special pay provides extra compensation for unique skills, hazardous duties, or challenging assignments.

  • Based on specialized roles.
  • Varies by position and duty.

What training do Supply and Warehousing Managers gain in the Military?

Officers typically enter the Military after they have completed a four-year college degree; enlisted service members can transition to officer positions through a variety of pathways and earn a degree while serving. Job training for supply and warehousing managers primarily consists of on-the-job learning in various training environments. Like other officers, they complete a comprehensive training program covering responsibilities, military structure and etiquette, traditions, and leadership development. Job-specific training topics relate to handling and storing stock, and may include:

  • Stock control and accounting procedures
  • Procedures for shipping, receiving, storing and issuing stock
  • Movement, storage, and maintenance of ammunition
  • Procedures for handling medical and food supplies
  • Acquisition, finance, and procurement procedures
  • Fiscal procedures
  • Field supply management
  • Inventory management and configuration management (CMPlus)
  • Property management
  • Transportation of freight

Military Training for Officers

Officers typically enter the Military after they have completed a four-year college degree. All officers complete a comprehensive training program covering responsibilities, military structure and etiquette, traditions, and leadership development.

What skills help Supply and Warehousing Managers succeed?

  • Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely
  • Interest in planning and directing the work of others

What are possible career paths after the Military?

  • Stockers and Order Fillers
  • Shipping, Receiving and Inventory Clerks
  • Procurement Clerks
  • Budget Analysts
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Transportation, Storage and Distribution Managers
  • Purchasing Managers
  • Quality Control Systems Managers

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