To lead the end-to-end logistics operations for Japan Henkel Consumer Business,ensuring optimal service to customers while driving cost efficiency, processexcellence, and alignment with regional/global strategies.
Responsible for Logistics cost gatekeeper & performance, Transportation,Warehousing for Japan overall logistics side by innovative project leading
B. Dimension / Key Figures
1. # SKU : 1000
2. # Warehouse : 1 Main WH / 1 DG WH
3. # Receiving Plants / # Ship-to : 5 CM Plants / over 4,500 Customersincluding 9 export Asia countreis
4. # Pallet Volume : Daily Storage vol : 10K / Annual in/outbound : 9K PLT
C. Main tasks & responsibilities
1. Lead day-to-day warehouse and transportation operations (inbound/outbound,inventory control, VAS) in compliance with safety and quality standards.
2. Manage 3PL partners to ensure service performance, cost control, andcontract compliance.
3. Drive logistics planning including mid- to long-term capacity forecasting,budgeting, and KPI tracking.
4. Identify and implement logistics optimization initiatives (e.g., routeoptimization, load consolidation, warehouse relocation)
5. Collaborate closely with demand planning, sales, and marketing to ensuresupply chain alignment.
8. Act as a key contact point for major retail customers, resolving escalationsand fostering customer satisfaction.
10. Team management & People development
D. Projects & Strategy
1. Lead logistics projects such as SAP/ERP upgrades, warehouse transitions, anddigital transformation initiatives.
2. Collaborate with APAC/Global teams on regional initiatives, compliance, andbest practice sharing.
3. Ensure business continuity and risk mitigation (e.g., during system outagesor external disruptions).
What makes you a good fit
Must Have
Minimum 10 years of experience in Supply Chain and Logistics.
Experience in FMCG warehouse operations or FMCG handling within a 3PL/contract logistics environment.
Native-level Japanese and business-level English proficiency.
Working knowledge of WMS and ERP systems.
Proven people management experience with 3+ directreports
Nice to Have
Project management experience is preferred.
Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Team-oriented with a proactive and self-driven mindset.
Strong organizationaland planning skills
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
- Retirement Pension Plan (Corporate DC and CB composition)
- Sick Leave
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Supplementary Workers' Accident Insurance
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