Logistics Operations Staff

The logistics operations staff member handles export, import and domestic logistics activities according to their experience and skills. Responsibilities may include preparing shipping documents such as invoices, packing lists and shipping instructions; coordinating schedules and shipment arrangements with shipping companies, freight forwarders, warehouse companies, transport companies, factories, business divisions and other internal departments; managing shipment schedules; and entering data into Canon’s logistics core system.

The role may also cover warehouse, inventory and vehicle dispatch operations. Duties include giving work and management instructions concerning warehouses that store products and parts, arranging vehicles for shipments, and entering related data into the Canon logistics core system.

The position is intended for candidates with experience in production control or logistics at a manufacturer, or experience at a logistics company. Manufacturer experience is particularly welcomed. Candidates should have experience in one or more of the following areas: SCM or logistics operations; production control; manufacturing and sales coordination; or management and analysis, including management data analysis, operational efficiency improvement or KPI management. Interest in SCM and logistics is desirable. The posting also highlights coordination, adjustment and communication abilities, and an interest in improving business processes.

Canon operates logistics activities for products and parts produced and shipped in different regions. The logistics department supports reliable, safe and efficient delivery. The position is a regular employee role based at Canon’s headquarters in Shimomaruko, Ota-ku, Tokyo. After a certain period of work experience, transfer to Toride or to Bando in Ibaraki Prefecture or Nasu in Tochigi Prefecture may be possible depending on operational needs.

Standard working hours are 8:30–17:00, although some offices use 8:00–16:30. The position follows a five-day, two-day weekend system in principle on Saturdays and Sundays, with public holidays, year-end and New Year holidays, a May holiday period and summer leave. Annual holidays total 125 days. Benefits and programs stated in the posting include commuting expenses, overtime pay, social insurance, a retirement allowance, a corporate pension, company savings, an employee shareholding association, a mutual aid association, education programs, childcare-related shortened working hours, company recreational facilities and internal events. Annual salary is ¥4.3 million to ¥8.7 million; overtime pay is provided separately except when hired as a managerial supervisor, and the starting salary is determined according to experience, ability and company regulations.