Operations Manager
Job Summary
Manage daily air and ocean freight forwarding operations, including shipment booking, scheduling, and tracking. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance and timely deliveries. Monitor operational performance metrics to identify and implement process improvements.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily air and ocean freight operations
- Maintain relationships with carriers and agents
- Ensure regulatory and customs compliance
- Monitor KPIs and operational performance
- Collaborate with internal sales and finance teams
Required Skills
- 8+ years in logistics/freight forwarding
- 3+ years in Operations Management
- Financial management (P&L, budgeting)
- Warehouse and inventory control
- Fluent Japanese and Business English
Job Details
Job Description
• Manage daily air and ocean freight forwarding operations, including shipment booking, scheduling, and tracking.
• Coordinate and maintain strong relationships with airlines, ocean shipping lines, carriers, agents, and customers to ensure smooth operations and timely deliveries.
• Ensure strict compliance with international air and maritime transport regulations, customs requirements, and internal operational policies.
• Identify and resolve operational issues promptly, including shipment delays, documentation discrepancies, and customs clearance challenges across all transport modes.
• Monitor and evaluate operational performance metrics and KPIs, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare accurate operational reports and maintain detailed shipment documentation.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams (sales, customer service, and finance) to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
• Provide regular updates and reports to the Country Director of India on operational status, challenges, and improvements.
• Stay updated on industry developments, regulatory changes, and best practices in both air and ocean freight forwarding.
Working Hours
9:00-18:00
Job Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in any field.
• Minimum 8 years in logistics/freight forwarding with 3 years in Operations Management.
• Proven track record in performance management, problem-solving, and financial management (P&L, budgeting).
• Demonstrated experience in warehouse operations, inventory control, and supply chain optimization.
• English Level: Business Conversation Level (TOEIC 735-860)
• Japanese Level: Native Level
Other Salary Description
• Social Insurance
• Long Service Award
• Incentive bonus
• Company events
• Team dinners
• Holidays: Five-Day Workweek, Paid Holidays, Child-care Leave, Sick Leave
Job Contract Period
Fulltime