Station Manager at A.P. Moller in Tokyo, Tokyo, JP

Role Purpose

This role is responsible for leading and managing less-than-container load (LCL) operations at a station level, ensuring operational excellence, profitable growth, and high-quality customer service. The position oversees service delivery, process efficiency, and compliance, while driving continuous improvement and collaboration across internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Management

• Oversee daily station operations, ensuring high service standards, cost efficiency, and compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements

• Monitor operational performance and ensure timely, accurate execution of all shipment activities

Resource Planning

• Plan and allocate resources (staffing, systems, training) to meet operational demands and customer expectations

Performance & Productivity

• Define and track KPIs related to service levels, productivity, and cost to serve

• Drive performance improvements and ensure consistent service quality

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders

• Ensure customer satisfaction while supporting business growth objectives

Collaboration & Governance

• Work closely with cross-functional teams (operations, customer experience, process excellence) to optimize workflows and standardize processes

Continuous Improvement

• Identify operational gaps and implement process improvements, automation, and digital initiatives

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure full adherence to safety standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop team members to enhance capability, engagement, and performance

Vendor Management

• Manage external vendors (e.g., warehousing, transport providers), ensuring performance meets agreed KPIs and SLAs

What we are looking for

• Solid experience in logistics operations, preferably LCL or freight forwarding

• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes

• Proven leadership and team management capability

• Customer-focused with strong stakeholder management skills

• Analytical, data-driven, and solution-oriented

• Experience in process improvement or operational optimization

• Good command of English

Key Competencies

• Operational leadership

• Customer centricity

• Problem-solving and decision-making

• Communication and collaboration

• Continuous improvement mindset

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