Supervisor - International Transportation & Global Trade Management
We are the people who give possibilities purpose
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.
Job Description
Connect global supply chains to support better healthcare outcomes.
From managing international transportation to ensuring trade compliance, this role helps keep critical healthcare products moving efficiently across borders.
As the Supervisor, International Transportation & Global Trade Management, you will work closely with teams across Japan and globally to support the reliable movement of products, drive operational improvements, and help maintain a resilient supply chain in a complex healthcare environment.
At BD, possibility isn't an idea. It's what we do. We are the Makers of Possible.
Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, this role plays a critical part in ensuring the uninterrupted supply and timely delivery of BD and Medicon products to customers across Japan.
You will lead day-to-day import and export operations while partnering with Demand Planning, Warehousing, Logistics providers, and regional stakeholders to drive operational efficiency, transportation optimisation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
This is a highly collaborative role with visibility across multiple functions and international teams, offering the opportunity to influence key decisions that support BD's purpose of advancing healthcare outcomes.
Your Day-to-Day
- Lead and oversee import and export operations for BD and Medicon products, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and service excellence.
- Drive transportation and logistics performance by analysing freight structures and identifying opportunities for cost optimisation.
- Partner closely with Demand Planning, Warehousing, and external logistics providers to maintain a stable and reliable supply chain.
- Lead cross-functional improvement initiatives that enhance operational effectiveness and customer experience.
- Build strong relationships with domestic and international stakeholders to resolve operational issues and drive alignment.
- Provide leadership, guidance, and support to the team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
- 5+ years of experience within a freight forwarder, carrier, or logistics environment, with expertise in air and/or ocean freight
- Fluent Japanese and business-level English communication skills
- Strong understanding of customs regulations, international trade, and compliance requirements
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills with a logical and analytical approach
- Proven ability to build and maintain productive relationships with customers, suppliers, logistics partners, and internal stakeholders
Nice to Have
- Experience using SAP and/or JDE
- People leadership or team management experience
- Knowledge of transportation cost modelling and optimisation
- Experience working within a multinational or matrix organisation
Success Profile
- Strong communicator who can influence across functions
- Positive, collaborative, and resilient mindset
- Ability to lead through complexity and change
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Commercial and financial awareness
- Results-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset
Why Join Us?
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.
Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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JPN Tokyo - Minato-kuAdditional Locations
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