Manager-Project Logistics Japanese bilingual

Lead Complex Logistics Projects for Heavy & Oversized Cargo

Location: Flexible within the U.S. — New York City area, Houston, Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and other locations considered

Work Arrangement: Remote locations considered, subject to business needs and Remote）equirements

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Base Salary: $80,000–$120,000 annually, depending on experience and location

Bonus: Eligible for a standard annual performance bonus

Start Date: As soon as possible

About the Opportunity

An established international logistics company is seeking a Japanese / English bilingual Project Logistics Manager to coordinate complex transportation projects involving heavy-lift, oversized, and project cargo
.

This role offers the opportunity to manage specialized cargo movements, collaborate with global customers and logistics partners, and help deliver projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

This is a logistics project management position, not a sales role. The focus is on transportation planning, operational coordination, customer communication, and project execution.

Key Responsibilities Project Planning & Execution

• Plan and coordinate domestic and international transportation projects involving heavy, oversized, and breakbulk cargo.
• Develop transportation plans, schedules, and service solutions based on customer requirements.
• Coordinate multimodal transportation with ocean carriers, heavy-haul providers, rigging companies, stevedores, and other logistics partners.
• Monitor shipment progress, resolve operational issues, and maintain clear communication throughout each project.
• Coordinate on-site project cargo operations and support safe loading, unloading, and cargo handling.
• Research, evaluate, and coordinate qualified subcontractors and transportation providers.
• Conduct or coordinate route surveys, including port facilities, access routes, and delivery sites.
• Gather and analyze transportation costs and prepare project cargo quotations in collaboration with internal teams and overseas offices.
• Identify operational risks and develop practical solutions to support safe and efficient execution.

Customer & Global Team Communication

• Serve as a key operational contact for domestic and international customers.
• Communicate in Japanese and English with customers, overseas offices, carriers, and subcontractors.
• Provide project updates, shipment reports, and timely responses to customer inquiries.
• Build strong customer relationships through reliable execution and responsive service.

Safety & Process Improvement

• Support compliance with applicable transportation, customs, and safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve service quality, efficiency, and project delivery.
• Support and mentor team members as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English, including speaking, reading, and writing. Conversational Japanese alone is not sufficient.
• 5+ years of experience in project logistics, freight forwarding, or international transportation
  , including experience with heavy, oversized, or project cargo.
• Strong understanding of project cargo operations, heavy-lift transportation, and multimodal logistics.
• Experience coordinating carriers, subcontractors, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, schedules, costs, and operational risks.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness and ability to travel for customer meetings, site surveys, and project operations.
• Flexibility to support occasional evening, weekend, or holiday activities based on project needs.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred

• Hands-on experience with heavy-haul, rigging, stevedoring, or port operations.
• Experience preparing project cargo quotations and conducting transportation route surveys.
• Experience coordinating with Japanese customers or overseas offices.

Compensation & Location Flexibility

The base salary range is $80,000–$120,000
, depending on experience and location, plus eligibility for a standard annual performance bonus
. This position does not include sales commissions or a sales incentive plan.

Candidates in the New York City area, Houston, Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta, and Los Angeles are encouraged to apply. Candidates based in other U.S. locations may also be considered for remote work, subject to operational and travel…