Introduction
At DB Schenker, you are part of a global logistics network that connects the world. A network that allows you to shape your career by encouraging you to contribute and truly make a difference.
With more than 76,000 colleagues worldwide, we welcome diversity and thrive on individual backgrounds, perspectives and skills. Together as one team, we are Here to move.
Responsibilities
About the Role
This is a high-impact dual-role position offering significant exposure to both regional and country leadership.
The role combines:
- Functional P&O alignment across Japan
- Direct leadership of the Contract Logistics P&O team
Reporting functionally to the APAC Head of P&O and operationally to the CL Managing Director, this position offers strong executive visibility and opportunity to shape the people agenda in a growing and evolving organization.
This role is ideal for an ambitious HR leader ready to step into a broader leadership scope.
Key Responsibilities
Japan P&O Alignment
- Drive alignment of P&O strategy and practices across business units in Japan
- Collaborate closely with the Air & Sea P&O Director
- Represent Japan in regional P&O discussions
- Support implementation of global frameworks locally
Head of P&O – Contract Logistics
- Lead and develop a team of 4–5 P&O members
- Oversee the full HR spectrum within CL
- Partner with the CL Managing Director to translate business priorities into people strategy
- Strengthenorganizational capability to support growth in high-tech industries
- Drive mindset shift toward performance and accountability
Profile
- Solid experience across the full HR spectrum
- Experience leading a small to mid-sized HR team
- Experience partnering with business leaders
- Ability tooperatein a matrix and dual-reporting environment
- Business-level English and fluent Japanese
- Strong learning agility and growth mindset
Qualifications
- Good communication skills (Japanese / English)
- Good presentation skills (internal / external)
- Good PC skills (Word / Excel / PowerPoint)
- Understanding of business manners