Japanese Bilingual Import Export Operation Manager Freight Forwarding

Humina Resource
  • El Segundo, CA
  • $75,000–$90,000 Per Year
  • Full-time
3 days ago

Job Description

Benefits:
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Import Export Operation Manager - Japanese Bilingual - minimum 7 years of Experience in Freight Forwarding


We are seeking an Operations Specialist / Coordinator to support day-to-day freight forwarding operations during the U.S. launch phase.
This role will work closely with the U.S. Director and collaborate with Japan headquarters and the Thailand team.


Key Responsibilities


  • Handle day-to-day freight forwarding operations (Ocean / Air / Import / Export) 
  • Coordinate shipments, documentation, and delivery schedules 
  • Communicate with customers, vendors, carriers, and overseas offices 
  • Monitor shipment status and resolve operational issues as they arise 
  • Support operational process setup during the U.S. branch launch phase 
  • Assist with internal coordination and reporting as needed 
Required Qualifications


  • Experience in freight forwarding or logistics operations (flexible depending on skill set) 
  • Basic to solid knowledge of Ocean and/or Air Import & Export operations 
  • Business-level English communication skills (required) 
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. 
  • Ability to work on-site in the Los Angeles area 
Preferred Qualifications


  • Minimum 7 years of logistics or freight forwarding experience 
  • Experience handling both import and export operations 
  • Japanese language skills or familiarity with Japanese business culture 
  • Experience working with overseas offices or international clients 
Ideal Candidate Profile


We are looking for someone who:


  • Is detail-oriented and reliable in daily operations 
  • Communicates clearly and proactively 
  • Is comfortable asking questions and seeking clarification 
  • Takes responsibility and follows through on tasks 
  • Enjoys working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment 
  • Can adapt to change in a growing, launch-phase organization 
Compensation & Benefits (Indicative)


  • Salary: $75K-$90K  (DOE) 
  • Standard business hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM 
  • Potential flexibility in work style as the organization grows 
  • Benefits to be discussed (health insurance, PTO, etc.) 

Please contact Satomi Honda for this position!
213-448-7822
satomi.h@huminaresource.com

Numbers & Facts

LocationEl Segundo, CA
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$75,000–$90,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Dental Insuranceunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • English Languageunmatched
  • Freight Forwardingunmatched
  • Health Insuranceunmatched
  • Import/Exportunmatched
  • Japanese Languageunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Logisticsunmatched
  • Multilingualunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Operationsunmatched
  • Operations Managementunmatched
  • Operations Processesunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Vision Planunmatched

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