Japan Logistics Specialist

At Nouryon, our global team takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future.

We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you?

About the job:

Pro-actively manage the domestic delivery activities within Nouryon JP and in close cooperation with the internal stakeholders while staying well-aligned with the corporate requirements.

In your future role as a “Logistics Specialist” you will:

• Perform all transportation planning, executing, and monitoring including reporting and inbound and outbound documentation for domestic shipments according to defined processes. 40%
• Maintain the domestic shipping process, ensuring compliance with Nouryon policies and procedures and ultimately ensure that the compliance program for the company is supported. 20%
• Operational excellence driven, setup SOPs for new business bring in, and existed SOPs improvement. 10%
• 4. Manage warehouse/carriers’ performance KPIs to achieve target. 10%
• Enhance the internal stakeholders; (CS/Planning/IMPEX) engagement and development. 10%
• Comply with compliance 10%
• Execute domestic transportation planning activities, including capacity planning, shipment routing, and scheduling.
• Coordinate transportation bookings with external warehouses and domestic transportation carriers to support daily logistics operations.
• Prepare, review, and manage shipping and customs documentation in collaboration with site logistics to ensure accurate and timely shipment execution.
• Review shipment requests, coordinate execution with warehouse operators, and collect required documentation.
• Monitor shipments on a daily basis and respond promptly to shipment exceptions, delays, and delivery issues.
• Track logistics KPIs and cost performance related to logistics providers, customers, and internal operations, and report results as required.
• Identify and address inconsistencies or deviations in shipment requests and documentation in coordination with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Review freight invoices and reimbursement requests, and support payment and reconciliation processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including logistics process improvements and cost optimization activities.
• Prepare routine logistics performance reports for review by the Logistics Team Lead.
• Maintain effective working relationships with logistics providers and relevant government agencies in support of day‑to‑day operations.
• Analyse service failures and support corrective actions under the guidance of the Logistics Team Lead (Domestic).
• Support logistics process improvement initiatives as directed by the Team Lead.
• Demonstrate and adhere to Nouryon Values, ensuring compliance with the Code of Conduct at all times.
• Support daily operations of third‑party external warehouses.
• Assist in training and onboarding activities for contractors, subcontractors, transporters, and stock point personnel.
• Support and promote Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) management practices within daily logistics operations.
• Perform other related duties in domestic logistics and inventory management as required by the company.

We believe you bring:

• Bachelor ’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics or other relevant discipline preferred.
• 3~5 years’ experience in logistics / supply chain. Experience with chemical companies is preferred .
• Domain expertise and business acumen
• Process and project management
• Supplier management and supply network optimization
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in logistics / supply chain. Experience with chemical companies is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge in performing logistics activities.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and quickly develop a solution.
• Experience with warehouse and domestic transportation carrier relationship management and performance evaluations
• Ability to use data to support decision making and develop solutions to present to leaders.
• Ability to support process improvement initiatives while balancing daily responsibilities.
• Able to work with some supervision.
• Strong working knowledge and history of using computers and programs specific to logistics (SAP, TMS, WMS) and to general business management (MS Excel, Word).
• Fluent in English
• Customer focused
• Be able to manage conflicting business interests, understand and be able to establish common ground in organizational barriers.
• Ability to perform, understand and communicate detailed information analysis and evaluation
• Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision

Good to know:

This is a permanent position on a full-time basis, reporting to JP Inland Manager

We look forward to receiving your application!

About Nouryon:

If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.

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