Airfreight Import Team Leader

Maersk Logistics & Services Denmark A/S

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Japan, Tokyo, Tokyo, 107-0052 Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted April 2, 2026 Last posted June 19, 2026
Job description

•    Lead and manage the import airfreight operations team to ensure high-quality and timely service delivery 
•    Act as the primary escalation point for customers and ensure customer satisfaction through effective issue resolution 
•    Oversee end-to-end import operations including booking, customs clearance, trucking, doc-umentation, billing, and vendor coordination 
•    Ensure operational excellence by meeting KPIs, productivity targets, and compliance stand-ards 
•    Drive continuous improvement initiatives, SOP implementation, and process optimization 
•    Manage vendor performance, cost control, and contribute to GP maximization 
•    Collaborate closely with Sales, Product, and overseas counterparts to support business growth and customer retention 
•    Ensure accurate and timely data entry and system updates (e.g., CargoWise, internal sys-tems) 
•    Lead customer communication, reporting, and operational reviews 
•    Ensure compliance with company policies, Code of Conduct, and regulatory requirements 
•    Develop and coach team members, ensuring capability building and succession planning 
•    Support new business implementation and onboarding of new customers

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About this role

Summary

Lead airfreight import team, manage operations, improve processes, ensure compliance, develop staff.

Job title

Airfreight Import Team Leader

Experience level

Industry

logistics

Location requirements

Tokyo, Japan; remote work not specified.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

team managementlogistics operationscustomer communicationdata entryvendor management

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

airfreightimportteam managementcustomer serviceoperations
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Tokyo, Japan

Work arrangement unknown City