Work Type
Full TimePart TimeLocation Preference
RemoteOn-SiteLocation: Hampton, VA
Open to relocation: No
TARSHA GLADDEN
Hampton,VA
Work Preference
Summary
Seasoned Supply Specialist experienced in coordinating inventory, logistics, and procurement processes. Achieved cost savings and enhanced organizational effectiveness through efficient record keeping and strong supplier relationships. Focused on accurate stock management and timely problem resolution to ensure seamless operations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Specialist
US Navy
Norfolk, VA
10.2004 - 09.2025
- Coordinated procurement of equipment and materials for naval operations.
- Developed and maintained supply chain processes to enhance efficiency.
- Analyzed supply needs and forecasted requirements for upcoming missions.
- Implemented best practices in inventory control to reduce waste.
- Managed supply inventory for operational readiness and mission support.
- Maintained accurate records of orders, deliveries and stock levels on a daily basis.
- Trained personnel on supply procedures and inventory management systems.
- Assessed and evaluated inventory requirements to ensure operational efficiency.
- Monitored delivery schedules to ensure timely receipt of goods.
- Managed financial assets to support operational requirements.
- Verified completion of contract deliverables by signing off on existing agreements.
- Developed and implemented inventory policies and followed up with necessary revisions.
- Managed vendor relationships by ensuring timely payment of invoices and resolving any issues that arise during the ordering process.
- Created purchase orders based on approved requisitions from internal departments.
- Investigated discrepancies between physical count results and system-generated reports.
- Operated lift and hand trucks to transfer materials to and from target areas.
- Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to confirm consistency with records and routed materials to appropriate department.
- Recorded shipment data for reporting, accounting or recordkeeping purposes.
- Requisitioned and stored shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
- Computed shipping, storage or demurrage charges using computer or price list.
- Used vendor knowledge to determine shipping procedures, routes and rates.
- Used vendor knowledge to determine shipping procedures, routes and rates.
Education
WJ Keenan High
Columbia, SCSome College (No Degree) - Nursing
ECPI University Newport News
Newport News, VASkills
- Supply chain management
- Procurement coordination
- Supply chain optimization
- Inventory management
- Stock control
- Inventory inspection
- Shipment processing
- Shipping operations
- Warehouse operations
- Materials handling
- Records management
- Training personnel
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Supply Specialist
US Navy
10.2004 - 09.2025
WJ Keenan High
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
ECPI University Newport News