Kering Customs and Transport Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Posted
- Jul 15, 2026
About Kering
Kering is a global luxury group renowned for nurturing some of the world’s most influential Houses in fashion, leather goods, jewelry, and eyewear, including Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, and Boucheron. As an employer, Kering offers a distinctive environment where creative excellence, entrepreneurial spirit, and long-term sustainability converge. The Group empowers its talents to shape the future of luxury through innovation, craftsmanship, and responsible business practices. With an international culture grounded in diversity, inclusion, and shared ambition, Kering provides meaningful career opportunities for professionals seeking to contribute to exceptional brands while advancing a more sustainable and imaginative luxury industry.
Kering seeks Customs and Transport Manager in Tokyo, Japan. Lead logistics operations, customs compliance, and transportation management for the global luxury group.
Role & Responsibilities
- Supervise all import and export customs operations for Japan and ensure full compliance with customs regulations, trade requirements, and internal policies
- Oversee the performance of customs brokers, freight forwarders, and domestic carriers; manage vendor relationships and service-level agreements
- Manage domestic transportation and last-mile delivery operations while leading network optimization and capacity planning initiatives
- Monitor customs, freight, and transportation expenditures; support logistics budgeting, forecasting, and cost reduction initiatives
- Prepare and present cost analysis, performance reports, and KPI dashboards to management on a regular basis
- Supervise daily team activities, workload allocation, and service performance; provide operational guidance and coaching
- Lead logistics-related projects including customs operational stabilization, domestic transportation RFPs, and SAP implementation
- Define business requirements, coordinate with IT vendors and stakeholders, and participate in UAT and system validation activities
- Support tariff classification, valuation, origin determination, and customs audits to maintain regulatory compliance
- Explore artificial intelligence and digital solutions to improve operational efficiency in customs inquiry management and reduce manual tasks
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in customs, transportation, freight forwarding, or logistics operations
- Strong, demonstrable knowledge of import/export regulations, customs compliance procedures, and transportation management
- Proven track record managing customs brokers, freight forwarders, carriers, and third-party logistics service providers
- Experience leading logistics projects and process improvement initiatives; SAP implementation or warehouse transition experience is a plus
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; Power BI or other data visualization tools is preferred
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years in customs operations, transportation management, freight forwarding, or related logistics disciplines. Prior experience with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and carrier management is essential. Experience in logistics project delivery, process optimization, and system implementation (SAP) is highly valued.
Education
Secondary education (high school diploma or equivalent) is required. Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field is preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
Culture
Kering fosters a dynamic, purpose-driven culture where creativity, entrepreneurship, and collaboration support the distinct identities of its luxury Houses. As an employer, the Group places strong emphasis on sustainability, diversity, and talent development, encouraging people to innovate responsibly while contributing to the future of modern luxury.
About Cerulean
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