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P&O Department Head
- Standort
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Japan
- Career Level
- Fachkraft
- Beschäftigungsart, Arbeitsart
- Vollzeit
- Veröffentlichungsdatum, ID-Nr.
- , 408968
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
- Good communication skills (Japanese / English)
- Good presentation skills (internal / external)
- Good PC skills (Word / Excel / PowerPoint)
- Understanding of business manners
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.