Army MOS · Logistics
68J Medical Logistics Specialist
Overview
A medical logistics specialist performs or supervises the requisitioning, receipt, storage, inventory, preservation, and issue of medical supplies and equipment. This specialist manages stock and property, repair parts, quality control, inspections, packing, shipping, salvage, segregation, accounting, and destruction.
Core Skills
- inventory and stock control
- medical supply chain management
- requisitioning and procurement
- warehouse and storage management
- quality control and inspection
- property accountability
- data entry and records management
- demand forecasting and usage analysis
- regulatory and compliance awareness
- packaging, shipping, and receiving
Civilian Software & Tools
- Apple Safari
- Microsoft Edge
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mozilla Firefox
- SAP software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Civilian Career Paths
- Supply Chain Management
- Warehouse Operations
- Inventory Management
- Procurement
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Logistics Technician 4.0 (CLT 4.0)
- SCPro Level One
- Certified Materials and Resource Professional (CMRP) · Funded · Promotion points · STAR
Career Growth
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM)
- SCPro Level Two: Analysis and Application of Supply Chain Challenges · Funded · Promotion points
- Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD)
What the Work Involves
- Examine shipment contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy.
- Prepare documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, or shipping orders, to route materials.
- Requisition and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
- Pack, seal, label, or affix postage to prepare materials for shipping, using hand tools, power tools, or postage meter.
- Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, damages, or discrepancies, for reporting, accounting, or recordkeeping purposes.
Related Occupations
- Postal Service Clerks
- Stockers and Order Fillers
- Cargo and Freight Agents
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a high school diploma and some on-the-job training.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 68J. 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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