Japanese Bilingual Import Export Operation Manager Freight Forwarding

Humina Resource; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Humina Resource is seeking an Import Export Operation Manager to support freight forwarding operations during the U.S. launch. The role demands at least 7 years of experience and proficiency in business-level English and ideally, Japanese.

You will coordinate shipments, monitor operations, and collaborate with both local and international teams. The position offers a salary range of $75K-$90K based on experience, with additional benefits such as health insurance and PTO.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of logistics or freight forwarding experience.
• Basic to solid knowledge of Ocean and/or Air Import & Export operations.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

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.
• Support operational process setup during the U.S. branch launch phase.

Skills

Freight forwarding experience

Ocean and/or Air Import & Export operations knowledge

English communication skills

Japanese language skills

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

• 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.)