National Road Logistics Manager

Tokyo, JapanPermanentPosted Jul 30, 2026

It's more than a job

In an administrative role at Kuehne+Nagel, tasks such as managing office operations or coordinating schedules certainly contribute to your team's success, but they also provide meaningful moments for people around the world. Because your attention to detail supports your colleagues to perform at their best, such as ensuring the timely and seamless transport of hearing aids and advanced medical devices that change lives. At Kuehne+Nagel, our work contributes to more than we imagine.


You will be part of our Road Logistics team, adding your leadership expertise + skills to the delivery of Customer + Technology Transformation + Talent development


How you create impact

Your primary objective will be to lead your team in collaboration with our global + regional matrix organization to achieve all agreed financial + operational objectives, working with a variety of internal + external stakeholders.

What we would like you to bring

  • To develop new business opportunities, including tender analysis, solution design, + pricing, engaging your specialist + operational teams to deliver in accordance with agreed customer service levels + within our financial targets.
  • To monitor market trends + competitor activity, identifying opportunities while developing + nurturing our carrier base.
  • To deliver operational excellence across the business unit, continuously optimizing operations by implementing standard processes + best practices.
  • To be actively involved in motivating + leading the team across a range of people related activities.
  • To liaise with customers, managing feedback in a manner that provides explanations, puts the customer at ease + demonstrates that the right corrective actions are put in place to prevent a reoccurrence.

What's in it for you

  • Your strong leadership skills + focus on customer + stakeholder relationships along with your strong time management will be the key to your success.
  • You will be successful in this role because for your knowledge across our operations, products + services; because you possess the key attributes we are looking for.

Who are we

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.

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