Director at Logistics Japanese Bilingual
Job in
El Segundo, Los Angeles County, California, 90245, USA
Listed on 2026-01-12
Listing for:
Humina Resource
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
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Business
Client Relationship Manager, Operations Manager -
Management
Client Relationship Manager, Operations Manager, General Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Director (Branch Manager) at Logistics Company - Japanese Bilingual - 10+ years of Experience in Freight Forwarding required
We are seeking a Director-level leader to spearhead the U.S. launch and oversee daily operations. This role will play a critical part in building the U.S. organization from the ground up while working closely with headquarters in Japan and the Thailand office.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the launch and ongoing operations of the U.S. (Los Angeles) branch
- Oversee end-to-end freight forwarding operations (Ocean / Air / Import / Export)
- Manage and grow client relationships in the U.S. market
- Collaborate closely with Japan headquarters and Thailand operations
- Support both operational execution and business development activities
- Build local workflows, processes, and a small operational team as the business grows
- 10+ years of experience in freight forwarding or logistics operations
- Strong hands-on knowledge of Ocean, Air, Import, and Export operations
- Business-level English proficiency (required)
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. (Green Card or equivalent required)
- Comfortable working in a startup / launch-phase environment
- Japanese language skills or strong understanding of Japanese business culture
- Experience managing operations while supporting sales or customer-facing activities
- Prior experience in launching or supporting new offices or overseas branches
- Communicate honestly and transparently
- Are comfortable saying I don't know—please teach me when needed
- Take ownership of mistakes and focus on improvement
- Proactively think and act, then ask
- Can build strong, trusting relationships with leadership and team members
- Bring warmth, flexibility, and approachability to the workplace
- Annual Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 (DOE)
- Potential housing and vehicle-related support (to be discussed)
- Standard business hours:
Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM - Flex-time may be introduced in the future depending on business needs
To be a company that connects people and nations— bridging Japan and the United States by supporting sustainable business and cross-border collaboration.
Why Join Us- Be a core member of a U.S. business launch
- Work closely with an entrepreneurial, forward-thinking leadership team
- Play a key role in shaping the culture and operations of a growing global company
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