Description
Logistics Specialists (LS) provide diverse logistics and accounting support in a global setting to aviation, surface, subsurface, and expeditionary forces; order, receive, inspect, stow, preserve, package, ship, and issue materials and cargo; operate Navy post offices; account for government materials; and prepare and maintain required forms, records, correspondence, reports, and files.
Core Skills
- inventory management
- asset tracking and accountability
- supply chain and logistics coordination
- data entry and records management
- database and spreadsheet proficiency
- basic financial management and cost control
- shipping, receiving, and warehousing operations
- materials inspection and quality control
- postal operations and mailroom management
- documentation and report writing
- customer service and stakeholder communication
- process improvement and standardization
- compliance with regulations and audit readiness
- time management and task prioritization
- teamwork and cross-functional coordination
Common Certifications
- APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD)
- Certified Professional Logistician (CPL)
Civilian Career Paths
- SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
- INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
- WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS
- PROCUREMENT
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Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.