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物流スペシャリスト/ Logistics Specialist

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An international industrial technology company is seeking a Logistics Specialist. The successful candidate will manage import and export operations, oversee logistics and distribution activities, ensure regulatory compliance and drive cost-effective transportation and supply chain processes.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage customs import and export operations and prepare all required documentation
  • Maintain logistics metrics, reports, process documentation, customer service logs and training or safety records
  • Implement customer-specific logistics and transportation reporting requirements
  • Resolve issues involving transportation, logistics systems, imports, exports and customs
  • Participate in carrier selection, qualification and performance evaluations
  • Monitor import and export activities to ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements
  • Ensure carriers comply with company policies and procedures for product transit and delivery
  • Oversee distribution centre operations to meet cost, productivity, accuracy and delivery targets
  • Negotiate transportation rates and services with existing suppliers and develop new supplier relationships
  • Analyse logistics operations to identify cost-effective and efficient transportation methods
  • Collaborate with internal departments to integrate logistics with customer, sales, order management, accounting and distribution centre processes
  • Oversee inbound and outbound logistics, including transportation, warehouse activities, safety and logistics quality
  • Communicate freight transportation information to customers and suppliers
  • Conduct or review environmental audits covering logistics storage, distribution and transportation activities
  • Adhere to company standards and regulatory requirements for environmental, health and safety practices

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Logistics, Business Administration, Transportation, Supply Chain Management or a related field
  • More than 5 years of experience in logistics operations or supply chain management in a similar environment
  • Strong organisational, negotiation and people skills
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Fluent level English; professional level Japanese

About the Company:

A global technology company specialising in machine vision systems, industrial barcode readers and AI-powered inspection solutions that help manufacturers automate processes and improve product quality. Employees benefit from career growth, professional development and opportunities to contribute to advanced industrial automation technologies within an innovative and internationally connected workplace.

Keywords:

物流管理, ロジスティクス, 輸出入管理, 貿易実務, 通関業務, サプライチェーン管理, 輸送管理, 倉庫管理, 物流コスト削減, 物流コンプライアンス, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: KXKODW

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Procurement & Supply Chain

Focus: Logistics

Industry: Manufacturing and Production

Salary: ¥5,000,000 - ¥8,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: KXKODW-1BFBB881

Date posted: 5 November 2026

Consultant: Tina Nguyen