Senior Director

Seeking a Senior Director / To-be President for a Well-Established Japanese Logistics Company

Seeking a President for a well-established Japanese logistics company affiliated with a global trading and investment group

Role

Purpose:

The Senior Director will be trained to lead the organization in delivering high-quality, competitive logistics services to group-affiliated companies while transforming the business into a self-sustaining, profit-oriented enterprise with a growing external customer base.

This role requires a leader who can honor group values and governance standards while driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and organizational transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy & Business Leadership

• Develop and execute mid- to long-term corporate strategy
• Assume full P/L responsibility and achieve financial targets
• Lead digital transformation and operational efficiency initiatives
• Strengthen collaboration with group-affiliated entities
• Align business direction with shareholder expectations
• Maintain transparent communication with domestic and overseas stakeholders

Business Development & Market Expansion

• Expand external customer portfolio and revenue streams
• Enhance market competitiveness and brand presence
• Build long-term relationships with key customers and partners

Organizational & Talent Leadership

• Develop executive and management talent
• Foster a performance-driven, values-based organizational culture
• Improve employee engagement, retention, and succession readiness
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies
• Uphold high standards of integrity, ethics, and risk management

Core Competencies:

• Strong business execution with P/L accountability
• External business development and growth mindset
• Stakeholder relationship and influence skills
• Talent development and people leadership
• Uncompromising integrity and ethical judgment

Required Experience:

• Senior executive leadership experience (VP level or above)
• Background in logistics, supply chain, transportation, or adjacent industries
• Proven P/L ownership and strategic planning capability
• Experience leading business transformation, restructuring, or new business development
• Demonstrated success in multicultural or cross-border environments
• Strong execution mindset with commercial acumen
• External business development and customer orientation
• Ability to build trust with diverse stakeholders
• High ethical standards and sound judgment
• Strong English communication and negotiation skills

Preferred (Not Required):

• Experience with in a global group or diversified conglomerate
• Familiarity with U.S.
  
  -international governance and reporting structures