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

We value individuals who:

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

This is how I approached it—does this make sense?

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