General Manager / Logistics（Japanese-Speaker）
Singapore Business-level Japanese (JLPT N1–N2)
Business-level Japanese (JLPT N1–N2) required (Strategy alignment and business reporting to the Japan head office, and communication with Japanese stakeholders.)
Japanese logistics & supply chain group · Singapore (Central)
Salary: SGD 6,000 – 10,000 / month (negotiable)
Lead the sales and corporate functions of the Singapore office as General Manager at a Japanese logistics and supply chain group in central Singapore. The group operates across Asia and other global markets. Your role is to lead both the sales and corporate sides to raise operational standards and deliver measurable business growth. You will develop and execute business and sales strategies for logistics services to grow revenue and market share, and hold full P&L responsibility, including budgeting, financial planning and performance monitoring. You will lead and coordinate multiple departments to strengthen collaboration and team performance, align strategy and report progress to the Japan head office and overseas offices, drive operational improvement through digitalisation and IT initiatives, and ensure compliance with internal policies, governance standards and local regulations. The company is looking for strong leadership, decision-making and execution skills. Experience in a Japanese company environment is an advantage, as is a bachelor's degree. Working conditions are as follows. Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm Bonus: annual performance bonus, subject to individual and company performance Benefits: medical and insurance benefits; leave entitlement Visa: a work pass can be applied for if necessary; candidates based outside Singapore can apply
Responsibilities
- Lead the sales and corporate functions in Singapore to raise operational standards and drive business growth
- Develop and execute business and sales strategies for logistics services to grow revenue and market share
- Hold full P&L responsibility, including budgeting, financial planning and performance monitoring
- Lead and coordinate multiple departments to strengthen collaboration and team performance
- Align strategy and report business progress to the Japan head office and overseas offices
- Drive operational improvement through digitalisation and IT initiatives
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, governance standards and local regulations
Requirements
- Business-level Japanese, to communicate with Japanese stakeholders
- 9+ years in the logistics or freight forwarding industry
- Proven management experience covering both sales and corporate functions
- Regional experience in Singapore, Southeast Asia or other overseas markets, overseeing cross-border operations
- Knowledge of IT systems, digital transformation or business process improvement
- Strong leadership, decision-making and execution skills
- Experience in a Japanese company environment (advantage)
- A bachelor's degree (advantage)