Manager-Project Logistics Japanese bilingual

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

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
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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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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…