Logistics Specialist

About the job: Pro-actively manage the domestic delivery activities within Nouryon JP and in close cooperation with the internal stakeholders while staying well-aligned with the corporate requirements. In your future role as a “Logistics Specialist” you will: • Perform all transportation planning, executing, and monitoring including reporting and inbound and outbound documentation for domestic shipments according to defined processes. 40% • Maintain the domestic shipping process, ensuring compliance with Nouryon policies and procedures and ultimately ensure that the compliance program for the company is supported. 20% • Operational excellence driven, setup SOPs for new business bring in, and existed SOPs improvement. 10% • 4. Manage warehouse/carriers’ performance KPIs to achieve target. 10% • Enhance the internal stakeholders; (CS/Planning/IMPEX) engagement and development. 10% • Comply with compliance 10% • Execute domestic transportation planning activities, including capacity planning, shipment routing, and scheduling. • Coordinate transportation bookings with external warehouses and domestic transportation carriers to support daily logistics operations. • Prepare, review, and manage shipping and customs documentation in collaboration with site logistics to ensure accurate and timely shipment execution. • Review shipment requests, coordinate execution with warehouse operators, and collect required documentation. • Monitor shipments on a daily basis and respond promptly to shipment exceptions, delays, and delivery issues. • Track logistics KPIs and cost performance related to logistics providers, customers, and internal operations, and report results as required. • Identify and address inconsistencies or deviations in shipment requests and documentation in coordination with suppliers and internal stakeholders. • Review freight invoices and reimbursement requests, and support payment and reconciliation processes. • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including logistics process improvements and cost optimization activities. • Prepare routine logistics performance reports for review by the Logistics Team Lead. • Maintain effective working relationships with logistics providers and relevant government agencies in support of day to day operations. • Analyse service failures and support corrective actions under the guidance of the Logistics Team Lead (Domestic). • Support logistics process improvement initiatives as directed by the Team Lead. • Demonstrate and adhere to Nouryon Values, ensuring compliance with the Code of Conduct at all times. • Support daily operations of third party external warehouses. • Assist in training and onboarding activities for contractors, subcontractors, transporters, and stock point personnel. • Support and promote Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) management practices within daily logistics operations. • Perform other related duties in domestic logistics and inventory management as required by the company. We believe you bring: • Bachelor ’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics or other relevant discipline preferred. • 3~5 years’ experience in logistics / supply chain. Experience with chemical companies is preferred . • Domain expertise and business acumen • Process and project management • Supplier management and supply network optimization • Minimum 3 years’ experience in logistics / supply chain. Experience with chemical companies is preferred. • Demonstrated knowledge in performing logistics activities. • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and quickly develop a solution. • Experience with warehouse and domestic transportation carrier relationship management and performance evaluations • Ability to use data to support decision making and develop solutions to present to leaders. • Ability to support process improvement initiatives while balancing daily responsibilities. • Able to work with some supervision. • Strong working knowledge and history of using computers and programs specific to logistics (SAP, TMS, WMS) and to general business management (MS Excel, Word). • Fluent in English • Customer focused • Be able to manage conflicting business interests, understand and be able to establish common ground in organizational barriers. • Ability to perform, understand and communicate detailed information analysis and evaluation • Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision Good to know: This is a permanent position on a full-time basis, reporting to JP Inland Manager Working Hours 9:00 – 17:30 Or 9:30 – 18:00 Job Requirements Strong working knowledge and history of using computers and programs specific to logistics (SAP, TMS, WMS) and to general business management (MS Excel, Word). • Fluent in English English Level Business Conversation Level (TOEIC 735-860) Japanese Level Native Level Other Salary Description Social Insurance Commuting/ Transportation Allowance In-House Loan System Holidays Five-Day Workweek Summer Holidays Sick Leave-10 days Paid Holidays: 1. first calendar year: 1-12 days prorated by onboarding month 2. second calendar year: 15 days 3. third calendar year or above: 16-20 days Job Contract Period Full-time job Nearest Station Ningyocho