Tokyo Branch Manager

About our client

Our client is a leading global logistics provider known for its comprehensive range of services and innovative solutions. Their capabilities include:

• Global Network: Operating in over 140 countries, providing an extensive network that ensures seamless international logistics and supply chain management. This global reach allows them to offer consistent and reliable services worldwide​.
• Diverse Service Offerings:
  • Air Freight: Offers flexible and reliable air freight solutions, including express, standard, and charter services to meet various needs.
  • Ocean Freight: Provides comprehensive ocean freight services, including full container load (FCL) and less than container load (LCL) options, catering to a wide range of cargo types.
  • Land Transport: Delivers efficient and cost-effective road and rail transport services, ensuring timely delivery across regions.
  • Contract Logistics: Specializes in warehousing, distribution, and supply chain management solutions, tailored to specific industry requirements​.

• Industry Expertise: Our client offers specialized logistics solutions for various industries, including automotive, electronics, consumer goods, healthcare, and aerospace. This industry-specific expertise ensures that they can meet the unique needs and challenges of each sector​.

General Description

• You will be responsible for total branch performance in accordance with company policy and procedures.
• Manages the tactical activities for branch area of assignment related to marketing, finance, logistics and operations to ensure successful revenue, productivity, and profitability levels.
• Oversees workforce planning and development for the branch to ensure employee capability and performance align with DBSs overall business needs.
• Ensures compliance with safety, security, regulatory, and company policies.

Specific Accountabilities

• Create and execute the branch business plan.

• Ensure branch profitability and manage and develop branch personnel.

• Plan, implement and manage areas of responsibility to facilitate continuous improvement.

• Provide sound leadership for the branch as well as any satellite offices that fall under the branch responsibility (if applicable).

• Establish relationships with key customers.

• Responsibility for the branch budget and achievement of branch-specific KPI.

Skills Required

• Leadership skills.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Business level English (Speaking, Writing & Reading).

• Able to work in a fast-paced and high pressured environment.

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Knowledge of international trade / customs brokerage / accounting.

• Good computer skills (MS Office).

• Japanese language skills favorable but not mandatory.

Experiences and Qualifications

• Freight forwarding or Logistics background.
• Leadership experience.
• Languages: English and Japanese (preferable but not mandatory)

Starting Date

ASAP