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貿易コンプライアンスロジスティクスマネージャー/ Trade Compliance Logistics Manager

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A renowned chemical and materials manufacturing company is seeking a Trade Compliance Logistics Manager. The selected candidate will lead and improve trade compliance operations, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and driving efficiency across processes.

Responsibilities:

  • Monitor and interpret regulation changes and integrate them into operational processes
  • Provide regulatory guidance on import/export and deliver Customs and Export Control training
  • Maintain AEO certification and act as liaison for Customs and METI audits
  • Coordinate with brokers and service providers to ensure compliant import/export activities
  • Implement and enhance global trade compliance policies and procedures
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities through preferential trade programs and oversee compliance

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above
  • 5-10 years of experience in Japan Export/Import licensing and trade compliance management
  • Experience in customs clearance and HTS classification issue resolving, freight forwarding, and broker management
  • Prior experience drafting and submitting export, import licenses, agreements, customs commodity HS Code classification ruling application, jurisdiction determinations and advisory opinions for marketing, sales and procurement activities
  • Knowledge with Japan EPA/GSP regulations
  • Understanding of Japan METI export control laws and regulations, and corporate licensing and compliance tracking systems
  • Ability and willingness to travel
  • Fluent level written and spoken Japanese and English

About the Company:

An international chemical and material production company that supplies its products to B2B manufacturing customers in industries such as food and beverage, healthcare, beauty and cosmetic, renewable energy, and packaging solutions.

Keywords:

サプライチェーン, 物流, ロジスティクス, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: OLMQRS

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Legal

Focus: Compliance

Industry: Manufacturing and Production

Salary: ¥8,000,000 - ¥10,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Native

Second Language: English - Native

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: OLMQRS-BA2BE006

Date posted: 5 June 2025

Consultant: Linh Ngo