Director (Branch Manager)

Director (Branch Manager) at Logistics Company - Japanese Bilingual

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)

• Monthly salary starting from $8,000+ (negotiable based on experience and market data)

• 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