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Human Resources

P&O Department Head

Location

Japan

Career Level
Professionals
Employment Type, Work Type
Full Time
Publishing Date, 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.

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