Air Force AFSC · Medical
4A1X1 Medical Materiel
Overview
Medical Materiel specialists order, receive, and store medications, supplies, and equipment for Air Force medical facilities. They ensure each facility has the materials needed to care for Airmen and their families when they are needed.
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Skill levels: 4A111 helper · 4A131 apprentice · 4A151 journeyman · 4A171 craftsman
Core Skills
- medical supply chain management
- inventory control and stock rotation
- demand forecasting and replenishment
- warehouse operations and storage standards
- data entry and records management
- use of logistics and inventory systems
- regulatory compliance for medical supplies
- vendor coordination and purchasing support
- customer service to clinical staff
- documentation and audit support
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Power BI
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- SAP software
- Structured query language SQL
Civilian Career Paths
- Supply Chain Management
- Warehouse Operations
- Inventory Management
- Procurement
Training & Development
Getting Started
- APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
- Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM)
- Certification in Healthcare Materiel Management Concepts (CHMMC)
- Certified Associate in Materials Handling (CAMH)
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Career Growth
- Certified Central Service Vendor Partner (CCSVP)
- Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM)
- Certified Logistics Technician 4.0 (CLT 4.0)
- Certified Manager (CM)
- Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE)
What the Work Involves
- Maintain databases of logistics information.
- Remotely monitor the flow of vehicles or inventory, using Web-based logistics information systems to track vehicles or containers.
- Communicate with or monitor service providers, such as ocean carriers, air freight forwarders, global consolidators, customs brokers, or trucking companies.
- Track product flow from origin to final delivery.
- Interpret data on logistics elements, such as availability, maintainability, reliability, supply chain management, strategic sourcing or distribution, supplier management, or transportation.
Related Occupations
- Supply Chain Managers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 4A1X1. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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