Country Logistics Manager Japan

Adhesive Technologies Logistics / Supply Chain Japan, Minoh, Osaka-Fu Full Time Regular
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About this Position

This role leads end-to-end logistics operations in Japan, driving operational excellence, cost optimization, supply chain digitalization, and sustainability initiatives across warehousing, transportation, and import/export activities.

What you´ll do 

  • Lead end-to-end logistics operations in Japan, including warehousing, domestic transportation, import, and export activities
  • Manage daily logistics operations to ensure the safe and efficient movement of goods and materials
    Develop operational schedules, transportation methods, and distribution routes to optimize logistics performance
  • Analyze logistics costs and coordinate customs clearance procedures and permits
  • Develop and implement warehousing and distribution processes in line with corporate standards to optimize resources and achieve volume targets
  • Collaborate with shipping agencies and transportation providers to ensure smooth logistics operations
  • Drive operational excellence across warehousing and transportation activities for all business units
  • Optimize market logistics costs while maintaining agreed service level targets
  • Lead and drive sustainability initiatives and logistics improvement projects at the local level
  • Act as the key market representative for logistics purchasing agreements and local tender management
  • Identify and leverage modern technologies such as robotics, IoT, and AI to improve efficiency, automation, and collaboration
  • Monitor logistics performance and drive supply chain digitization through the use of KPIs, big data, and integrated systems
  • Represent Henkel Logistics in local and international internal/external working groups and industry bodies

What makes you a good fit

Must Have 

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field
  • Minimum 10 years of relevant logistics or supply chain experience, including 3–5 years in a managerial role
  • Strong knowledge of warehousing, transportation, import/export, and supplier management
  • Experience with WMS/TMS systems and logistics operations management
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Fluent Japanese and English communication skills
  • Ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders and drive operational improvements

Nice to Have

  • Experience in project management
  • Lean Six Sigma knowledge or certification
  • Experience driving logistics digitalization and automation initiatives
  • Exposure to sustainability-related logistics projects
  • Experience in multinational or complex supply chain environments

Some perks of joining Henkel

  • Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
  • Diverse national and international growth opportunities
  • Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
  • Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
  • Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
  • Retirement Pension Plan (Corporate DC and CB composition)
  • Sick Leave
  • Group Term Life Insurance
  • Supplementary Workers' Accident Insurance

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.

JOB ID: 26095385

Job Locations: Japan, Osaka-Fu, Minoh

Contact information for application-related questions: recruitment.jp@henkel.com

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How is work at Henkel

Acerca de Henkel

Com base num forte legado de cerca de 150 anos, estamos liderando el camino para reimaginar y mejorar la vida hoy, así como para las generaciones futuras, a través de nuestras marcas y tecnologías innovadoras y sustentables, en nuestros equipos de todo el mundo. Henkel ocupa posiciones de liderazgo en los negocios industriales y de consumo: nuestro portafolio incluye reconocidos productos para el cuidado del cabello, detergentes para la ropa, suavizantes de telas, así como adhesivos, selladores y recubrimientos funcionales. 

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FAQ

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Sí, por favor. Henkel es una compañía internacional en la que estarás trabajando con personas de todo el mundo y el inglés es el idioma oficial de la compañía. Como norma general, escribe la solicitud en el mismo idioma en el que está escrita la oferta de empleo.  

Cada vacante que abrimos en Henkel es única y encontrar a la persona adecuada es importante tanto para el candidato contratado como para Henkel. Queremos asegurarnos de que tanto el candidato como la compañía, son una buena opción el uno para el otro. Durante todo el proceso proporcionamos un feedback a los candidatos.

Sí, de hecho es una expectativa de Henkel que nuestro personal sea flexible y pueda cambiar de residencia. Esto ayuda a respaldar a la empresa a un nivel más amplio y global.
Nuestra filosofía “Triple two” promueve esta idea permitiendo que trabajes en al menos dos puestos, en dos áreas de negocio distintas y en dos países diferentes. El motivo detrás de esta filosofía es que trabajar en distintos puestos, en distintas unidades de negocio y con diferentes funciones es bueno para el desarrollo de nuestro personal y mejora la idea de Henkel como empresa global.

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