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Job ID : 1549949 Date Updated : July 10th, 2025
Shipping Coordinator - Global Logistics

NEW: Shipping Coordinator for Global Logistics Company!

Location Tokyo - 23 Wards
Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary 4.5 million yen ~ 6 million yen

Job Description

As the Shipping Coordinator, you will be monitoring shipments and communicating directly with customers. You will also get to monitor young operators and coach them when they have questions.

Client Details

Our client is a long-standing foreign logistics company offering comprehensive logistics solutions. They deliver the full suite of freight forwarding services.

Description

As the Shipping Coordinator, you will be monitoring shipments and communicating directly with customers. You will also get to monitor young operators and coach them when they have questions. Among the main responsibilities of the role:

・ Handling shipments and serving as a point of contact for clients, suppliers, partners and other offices for any operations-related issues.

・ Coordinating and negotiating with subcontractors, sourcing competitive rates from potential subcontractors.

・ Preparing quotations and assist with commercial proposal quotations for other projects.

・ Calculating each shipment's profits and losses.

・ Training and mentoring junior members when needed.

Job Offer

  • The opportunity to directly impact and contribute to the business expansion in Japan
  • A chance to build expertise and several connections industry.
  • Permanent role with opportunities for career development.

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Davide Capretta at +81 3 6832 8675.

General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level No experience
Career Level Mid Career
Minimum English Level Business Level
Minimum Japanese Level Fluent
Minimum Education Level Bachelor's Degree
Visa Status Permission to work in Japan required

Required Skills

In order to success in this role, the applicant should possess the following qualifications:

  • Extensive experience in logistics customer service & operations
  • Experience in handling international projects and collaborating with diverse teams.
  • Knowledge: of international shipping regulations and practices, familiarity with customs clearance procedures and import/export compliance.
  • Good communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and team members.
  • Good PC skills (excel, word, power point)
  • Business English and business Japanese (JLPT N2 minimum)

Job Location

  • Tokyo - 23 Wards

Work Conditions

Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary 4.5 million yen ~ 6 million yen
Industry Distribution

Job Category

  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management > Import, Export