Humina Resource
Director at Logistics Company Japanese Bilingual
Humina Resource, El Segundo, California, United States, 90245
Benefits
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Director (Branch Manager) at Logistics Company - Japanese Bilingual - 10+ years of Experience in Freight Forwarding required
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
Lead the launch and ongoing operations of the U.S. (Los Angeles) branch
Oversee end-to-end freight forwarding operations (Ocean / Air / Import / Export)
Manage and grow client relationships in the U.S. market
Collaborate closely with Japan headquarters and Thailand operations
Support both operational execution and business development activities
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
Strong hands-on knowledge of Ocean, Air, Import, and Export operations
Business-level English proficiency (required)
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. (Green Card or equivalent required)
Comfortable working in a startup / launch-phase environment
Preferred Qualifications
Japanese language skills or strong understanding of Japanese business culture
Experience managing operations while supporting sales or customer-facing activities
Prior experience in launching or supporting new offices or overseas branches
Ideal Candidate Profile
Communicate honestly and transparently
Are comfortable saying I don't know—please teach me when needed
Take ownership of mistakes and focus on improvement
Proactively think and act, then ask
Can build strong, trusting relationships with leadership and team members
Bring warmth, flexibility, and approachability to the workplace
Compensation & Benefits (Indicative)
Annual Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 (DOE)
Potential housing and vehicle-related support (to be discussed)
Standard business hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
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
Be a core member of a U.S. business launch
Work closely with an entrepreneurial, forward-thinking leadership team
Play a key role in shaping the culture and operations of a growing global company
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Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Director (Branch Manager) at Logistics Company - Japanese Bilingual - 10+ years of Experience in Freight Forwarding required
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
Lead the launch and ongoing operations of the U.S. (Los Angeles) branch
Oversee end-to-end freight forwarding operations (Ocean / Air / Import / Export)
Manage and grow client relationships in the U.S. market
Collaborate closely with Japan headquarters and Thailand operations
Support both operational execution and business development activities
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
Strong hands-on knowledge of Ocean, Air, Import, and Export operations
Business-level English proficiency (required)
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. (Green Card or equivalent required)
Comfortable working in a startup / launch-phase environment
Preferred Qualifications
Japanese language skills or strong understanding of Japanese business culture
Experience managing operations while supporting sales or customer-facing activities
Prior experience in launching or supporting new offices or overseas branches
Ideal Candidate Profile
Communicate honestly and transparently
Are comfortable saying I don't know—please teach me when needed
Take ownership of mistakes and focus on improvement
Proactively think and act, then ask
Can build strong, trusting relationships with leadership and team members
Bring warmth, flexibility, and approachability to the workplace
Compensation & Benefits (Indicative)
Annual Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 (DOE)
Potential housing and vehicle-related support (to be discussed)
Standard business hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
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
Be a core member of a U.S. business launch
Work closely with an entrepreneurial, forward-thinking leadership team
Play a key role in shaping the culture and operations of a growing global company
#J-18808-Ljbffr