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ロジスティクススペシャリスト/ Logistics Specialist

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A global chemical manufacturing company is seeking a Logistics Specialist. The selected candidate will manage import, export and domestic shipments, warehouse coordination, inventory control and trade compliance. This is a hybrid role.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage daily logistics operations and resolve operational issues
  • Coordinate import, export and domestic shipments with logistics partners
  • Handle customs clearance and ensure compliance with relevant regulations
  • Support logistics operations for chemical products
  • Coordinate with logistics vendors and internal teams while maintaining inventory accuracy
  • Process trade-related documentation, manage logistics data in SAP, support freight settlement and report operational performance

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above
  • More than 4 years of logistics experience
  • Experience overseeing DG shipments including regulatory compliance (Fire Service Law, Chemical regulations in Japan)
  • Prior experience in customs clearance coordination and vendor management in Japan
  • Knowledge of international trade and logistics processes
  • Understanding of EPA applications and trade-related procedures
  • Business level reading, written, and spoken English; native level reading, written, and spoken Japanese (Mandarin is a plus)

Preferred requirements:

  • Experience in inventory management and logistics operations in a corporate environment
  • Prior experience in freight forwarding, customs brokerage, or international logistics operations
  • Understanding of SAP or similar systems
  • Proficient in MS PowerPoint, Copilot, and data analysis

About the Company:

A global specialty chemicals company providing innovative solutions and products to a wide range of industries worldwide.

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: YALU7L

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Procurement & Supply Chain

Focus: Logistics

Industry: Manufacturing and Production

Salary: ¥5,000,000 - ¥7,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Japanese - Native

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: YALU7L-8AD1CA1D

Date posted: 19 October 2026

Consultant: Linh Ngo