Quartermaster

Pronunciation: /ˈkwɔːrtərˌmæstər/

Quartermaster (noun)

  1. A person in the military responsible for organizing and providing supplies and equipment.
  2. A person on a ship who manages the storage and distribution of supplies.

Examples

  • The quartermaster ensured all soldiers received their gear.
  • A quartermaster is responsible for managing the army's supplies.

Common collocations: manage supplies, supply chain, inventory control, organize provisions, supply distribution