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コントロールタワースペシャリスト/ Control Tower Specialist

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An international freight forwarding company is seeking a Control Tower Specialist. The selected candidate will coordinate shipments, monitor transportation, manage documentation and data, support customers and overseas offices, and ensure accurate and compliant logistics operations.

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate and manage ocean export operations
  • Provide timely and accurate information and support to customers and overseas offices
  • Monitor and track shipments, communicate status updates, and handle customer inquiries
  • Coordinate bookings and shipments with shipping lines, warehouses, overseas offices, and internal teams
  • Perform accurate data entry, KPI tracking, and reporting
  • Manage operations using the customer’s SAP system
  • Ensure compliance with SOPs and quality standards
  • Prepare invoices and related documentation
  • Obtain preferential certificates of origin and maintain related records
  • Build strong customer relationships and support customer satisfaction initiatives
  • Perform other duties as required to meet customer and business needs

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above
  • Knowledge of international logistics and freight forwarding operations
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite
  • Ability to communicate effectively with customers and internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability to follow established procedures and company policies while managing daily operations
  • Basic data management and reporting skills using Excel
  • Candidates without prior ocean export experience are welcome to apply, with training and on-the-job support provided
  • Business level English (TOEIC 600+); professional level Japanese

Preferred requirements:

  • Experience in Ocean Freight

About the Company:

A global freight forwarding company providing international logistics services including air and ocean freight forwarding, customs brokerage, warehousing, and supply chain solutions. Its network spans more than 90 countries, supporting the transportation of cargo across industries including automotive, industrial machinery, electronics, healthcare, technology, and renewable energy.

Keywords:

国際物流, 海上輸送, 海上輸出, 貿易事務, フォワーディング, 輸出業務, 物流管理, 顧客対応, サプライチェーン, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: 6F5UQW

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Procurement & Supply Chain

Focus: Operations

Industry: Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain

Salary: ¥4,000,000 - ¥6,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: 6F5UQW-276A484B

Date posted: 19 August 2026

Consultant: April Shen