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Job Location:
El Segundo, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Director (Branch Manager) at Logistics Company - Japanese Bilingual
We are seeking a Director-level leader to spearhead the U.S. launch and oversee daily operations.
This role will play a critical part in building the U.S. organization from the ground up while working closely with headquarters in Japan and the Thailand office.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the launch and ongoing operations of the U.S. (Los Angeles) branch
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Oversee end-to-end freight forwarding operations (Ocean / Air / Import / Export)
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Manage and grow client relationships in the U.S. market
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Collaborate closely with Japan headquarters and Thailand operations
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Support both operational execution and business development activities
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Build local workflows processes and a small operational team as the business grows
Required Qualifications
10 years of experience in freight forwarding or logistics operations
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Strong hands-on knowledge of Ocean Air Import and Export operations
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Business-level English proficiency (required)
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Legal authorization to work in the U.S. (Green Card or equivalent required)
- Comfortable working in a startup / launch-phase environment
Preferred Qualifications
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Japanese language skills or strong understanding of Japanese business culture
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Experience managing operations while supporting sales or customer-facing activities
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Prior experience in launching or supporting new offices or overseas branches
Ideal Candidate Profile
We value individuals who:
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Communicate honestly and transparently
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Are comfortable saying I dont knowplease teach me when needed
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Take ownership of mistakes and focus on improvement
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Proactively think and act then ask
This is how I approached itdoes this make sense -
Can build strong trusting relationships with leadership and team members
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Bring warmth flexibility and approachability to the workplace
Compensation & Benefits (Indicative)
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Monthly salary starting from $8000 (negotiable based on experience and market data)
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Potential housing and vehicle-related support (to be discussed)
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Standard business hours: MondayFriday 9:00 AM6:00 PM
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Flex-time may be introduced in the future depending on business needs
Our Vision
To be a company that connects people and nations
bridging Japan and the United States by supporting sustainable business and cross-border collaboration.
Why Join Us
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Be a core member of a U.S. business launch
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Work closely with an entrepreneurial forward-thinking leadership team
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Play a key role in shaping the culture and operations of a growing global company
Key Skills
- Fundraising
- Management Experience
- Coaching
- Analysis Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Team Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Mentoring
- Public Speaking
- negotiation
- Supervising Experience
