Fanaticscollectibles
Logistics Manager
Tokyo, Japan. Posted 7 months ago
The role
This individual contributor will build and personally operate the end-to-end logistics function in Japan. The role involves designing logistics flows, managing customs, and coordinating with global supply chain teams.
What you will do
- Design, set up, and execute all logistics flows for Japan including inbound imports, domestic distribution, and returns
- Manage customs clearance activities including HS classification, documentation, and duty/tax handling
- Source, negotiate, contract, and manage freight forwarders, customs brokers, warehouses, and last-mile carriers
- Stand up warehousing solutions including setup of SOPs, inbound/outbound processes, and inventory controls
- Resolve shipment delays, customs holds, inventory discrepancies, and carrier performance issues
- Coordinate shipments with global factories, suppliers, and distribution centers
- Execute and track inventory movements across B2B, B2C, and eCommerce channels
- Manage returns and reverse logistics workflows
- Maintain oversight of freight costs, invoices, accruals, and variance analysis
- Build logistics processes, templates, and SOPs from scratch
Required qualifications
- 5+ years of hands-on logistics and supply chain experience in Japan
- Deep, practical knowledge of Japan import/export regulations, customs clearance, and domestic logistics operations
- Proven experience personally executing logistics operations
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, International Trade, or related discipline
- Strong working knowledge of 3PL systems, freight processes, and Excel-based tracking/reporting
- Fluent or business-level Japanese and English
Nice to have
- Experience setting up logistics in a new market, start-up, or greenfield environment
Before you apply
- Fanatics Collectibles may choose to run a background check
About the company
Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. Fanatics Collectibles is a new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology.