Sustainability Specialist Logistics

Date PostedJune 4, 2026LocationShinagawa, Tokyo, JapanCompanyJob Impulse Japan K.KSalaryJPY 4500K - JPY 6500KTypelogistics/retail/consumer/fashion - buyer/warehouse logistics administrative - logistics/materials & purchase control administrative - other

Job Summary

You will lead sustainability and environmental-related operations for a major global logistics company's Japanese subsidiary. The role involves managing ESG reporting, conducting ISO 14001 internal audits, and performing environmental risk assessments across logistics facilities. You will also collaborate with international teams to promote sustainability projects and support stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Manage ESG data collection and quarterly reporting
  • Conduct ISO 14001 internal audits and risk assessments
  • Promote sustainability projects like SAF, Biofuel, and EV adoption
  • Provide support for customer and supplier sustainability audits

Required Skills

  • Business-level Japanese fluency
  • Professional English writing and reading (basic level)
  • 5+ years of relevant professional experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Knowledge of ESG reporting or ISO 14001 standards

Job Details

Job Description You will be responsible for all sustainability and environmental-related operations at our Japanese subsidiary. This position focuses on promoting sustainability initiatives in collaboration with domestic offices and overseas teams, primarily through ESG reporting, ISO 14001 internal audits, and environmental risk assessments. Main Responsibilities ESG Reporting - Collection, aggregation, and analysis of ESG data - Submission of quarterly reports to the global system (Enablon) - Information sharing with domestic offices - Communication with overseas headquarters and regional teams - Domestic deployment of global guidelines ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) - Conducting ISO 14001 internal audits - Auditing ISO-certified locations - On-site audits of warehouses and logistics facilities - Creating and implementing checklists - Interviewing stakeholders - Proposing improvements and following up - Supporting external audits (surveillance audits) Environmental Risk Assessment - Environmental risk assessment of warehouses and logistics facilities - Conducting annual site audits - Promoting improvement activities - Collaborating with relevant departments - Promoting continuous improvement (Kaizen) Sustainability Promotion Activities - Planning and promoting environmental and sustainability initiatives (SAF, Ocean Biofuel, EV utilization) - Internal Training and Employee Awareness Activities - Sustainability Project Management and Presentation Material Creation Customer and Supplier Support - Responding to Customer Sustainability-Related Inquiries - Providing ESG-Related Information - Supplier Audit Support - Customer Audit Support Working Hours: 9:00-18:00 (60 minute break) Job Requirements ■Required Qualifications - Business-level Japanese or higher - 5+ years of professional work experience - Basic proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint - Ability to read and write in English (report writing and email correspondence level) - Interest in sustainability and environmental fields ■Preferred Qualifications - Experience in Sustainability/ESG, Environmental management, ISO 14001, QHSE, EHS, or Quality assurance - Experience in the logistics/forwarding or supply chain industry ■Language Requirements - Japanese: Business-level or higher (required) - English: Basic level or higher (required) (TOEIC 225-470 level)