KERING Customs and Transport Assistant Manager/Manager

About Kering

Kering is a global, family-led luxury group, home to people whose passion and expertise nurture creative Houses across ready-to-wear and couture, leather goods, jewelry, eyewear and beauty: Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, DoDo, Qeelin, Ginori 1735, as well as Kering Eyewear and Kering Beauté. Inspired by their creative heritage, Kering’s Houses design and craft exceptional products and experiences that reflect the Group’s commitment to excellence, sustainability and culture. This vision is expressed in our signature: Creativity is our Legacy. In 2024, Kering employed 47,000 people and generated revenue of €17.2 billion.

How you will contribute

• Import & Export & Forwarding & Compliance

• Supervise all import and export customs operations for Japan.
• Ensure full compliance with customs regulations, trade requirements, and internal policies.
• Oversee customs brokers and manage operational performance.
• Support tariff classification, valuation, origin determination, and customs audits.
• Drive continuous improvement of customs procedures and compliance governance.
• Manage customs brokers, freight forwarders,

• Domestics Transportation Management

• Manage domestic carrier and transportation and last-mile delivery operations.
• Oversee transportation carrier performance.
• Lead transportation network optimization initiatives.
• Ensure stable transportation capacity during peak periods and business changes.

• Logistics Cost Management

• Monitor customs, freight, and transportation expenditures while improving visibility of import-related costs.
•   Support logistics budgeting and forecasting activities.
•   Drive cost reduction and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and present cost analysis and performance reports to management.
• Monitor service levels, KPIs, and transportation costs.

• Team Management & Operational Excellence

• Supervise daily team activities, workload allocation, and service performance.
• Provide operational guidance and coaching.
• Support training and knowledge sharing activities.

• Project & Process improvement Digital & AI Initiatives

• Lead logistics-related projects including Customs import/export & Transport operational stabilization.
• Conduct RFPs for Domestic transportation
• Support SAP implementation and logistics process integration.
• Define business requirements and coordinate with IT, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Participate in UAT, system validation, and process testing activities.
• Ensure project milestones and deliverables are achieved on schedule.
• Explore AI opportunities for customs inquiry management and product information retrieval.
• Leverage digital solutions to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual tasks.

Who you are

• Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in customs, transportation, freight forwarding, or logistics operations.
• Strong knowledge of import/export regulations, customs compliance, and transportation management.
• Proven experience managing customs brokers, freight forwarders, carriers, and logistics service providers.
• Experience in logistics projects and process improvement initiatives; SAP implementation, transportation optimization, or warehouse transition experience is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft tools (Excel mandatory; Power BI or data visualization tools is a plus)
• Business-level English and fluent Japanese

• Core Competencies

• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence customs brokers, carriers, forwarders, and internal business partners.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills in a cross-functional and international environment.
• Strong understanding of compliance, risk management, and operational governance within customs and transportation activities.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify improvement opportunities through data analysis, KPI monitoring, and cost management.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while balancing daily operations and project deliverables.
• Proactive and solution-oriented approach with a focus on operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Ability to lead logistics transformation initiatives, including system implementation, process optimization, and transportation network improvements.

Why work with us?

Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enrich the workplace. It opens opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively, and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.

This is a fabulous opportunity to join the Kering adventure and to actively contribute to the development of the business by becoming part of a dynamic team in a global Luxury Group that offers endless possibilities to learn and grow. Talent development is a managerial principle at Kering, and we are committed to fostering internal mobility. Our common vision promotes leadership skills and helps every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.