ヘンケルは、創業以来約150年以上にわたって築き上げてきた確固たる経験に基づき、毎日の生活を見つめ直し、より快適で豊かなものにするべく取り組んでいます。現在、そして未来の世代のために、革新的でサステナブルなブランドとテクノロジーを通じて、世界中のチームとともに邁進しています。ヘンケルは、インダストリアル事業およびコンシューマー向け事業で業界リーダーとしての地位を確立しています。当社の取扱製品には、一般的なヘアケア製品、洗濯用洗剤、柔軟剤といったものから、接着剤、シーリング剤、機能性コーティング剤などがあります。
Country Logistics Manager Japan
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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
Develop operational schedules, transportation methods, and distribution routes to optimize logistics performance
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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FAQ
複数の職種に関心があります。同時に複数の職種に応募できますか？
はい。当社のオンライン応募システムにご自分のプロフィールを入力するだけです。オンラインプロフィールが完成したら、複数の職種に応募することができます。
求人情報は英語で書かれています – 応募も英語にすべきですか？
はい、英語でご応募ください。ヘンケルはグローバル企業であるため、世界中の同僚と働くことになります。また、当社では、英語が公用語です。一般的に、求人広告と同じ言語で応募書類を書くことが原則です。
応募した後、応募の進捗について連絡がありますか？
ヘンケルで募集している職種に同じものはありません。したがって、適切な候補者を見つけることは、雇用される応募者のみでなくヘンケルにとっても重要です。候補者と当社の双方がお互いに適していることを確認したいと考えています。進捗状況は随時応募者にお知らせします。
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