Navy Officer Subspecialty · Logistics
1802 Medical Logistics Administration
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Medical Logistics Administration officers manage the supplies, equipment, and distribution systems that support healthcare operations. They connect clinical demand with procurement, inventory, storage, transportation, and asset accountability.
Core Skills
- medical supply chain management
- healthcare inventory control
- procurement planning
- warehouse operations
- medical equipment accountability
- demand forecasting
- vendor management
- readiness reporting
- regulated materials handling
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- SAP software
- MEDITECH software
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Project
Civilian Career Paths
- Supply Chain Management
- Procurement
- Inventory Management
- Warehouse Operations
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD)
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Career Growth
- Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
- Certified Materials and Resource Professional (CMRP)
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Also Common
- AHRMM Certified Materials and Resources Professional (CMRP)
What the Work Involves
- Determine appropriate equipment and staffing levels to load, unload, move, or store materials.
- Manage activities related to strategic or tactical purchasing, material requirements planning, controlling inventory, warehousing, or receiving.
- Select transportation routes to maximize economy by combining shipments or consolidating warehousing and distribution.
- Define performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of supply chain factors, such as product cost or quality.
- Develop procedures for coordination of supply chain management with other functional areas, such as sales, marketing, finance, production, or quality assurance.
Related Occupations
- Health Informatics Specialists
- Health Education Specialists
- Clinical Nurse Specialists
- Social and Community Service Managers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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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