Director at Logistics Company - Japanese Bilingual

Company: Humina Resource
Location: West Valley City
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description 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 knowplease teach me when needed Take ownership of mistakes and focus on improvement 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 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: MondayFriday, 9:00 AM6:00 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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