This role manages warehouse operations for clinical-trial medicines at DHL’s Aomi Logistics Center in Japan. Responsibilities are likely to include supervising receiving, storage, picking, packing, inventory control, temperature-controlled handling, documentation, and customer service while ensuring compliance with GDP, GMP, quality, safety, and security standards. Candidates should have practical experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, contract logistics, or warehouse operations, together with people-management and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of regulated supply chains, warehouse management systems, Japanese business practices, and relevant quality procedures is highly valued. The successful candidate is expected to lead a team, maintain accurate records, meet service-level targets, coordinate with customers and transport partners, and continuously improve operational efficiency.
DHL is a global logistics and supply-chain company operating in more than 220 countries and territories. It provides express delivery, freight transportation, warehousing, contract logistics, customs services, and specialist solutions for industries including life sciences and healthcare. In Japan, DHL supports international businesses through express, freight, supply-chain, and temperature-sensitive logistics networks. Its life-sciences operations handle products such as clinical-trial materials, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and healthcare supplies, where traceability, security, regulatory compliance, and controlled conditions are essential. DHL places strong emphasis on operational excellence, customer service, sustainability, employee development, and workplace safety. This position sits within that specialist logistics environment and would suit someone interested in managing regulated warehouse operations within a large, internationally connected organization.
Japan offers strong opportunities in logistics, pharmaceuticals, technology, manufacturing, tourism, and international business, especially around Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and major port cities. Its culture values punctuality, teamwork, respect, attention to detail, and reliable service. Daily life is generally safe and convenient, with excellent public transport, varied food, healthcare, and efficient urban services. Tokyo living costs can be high, particularly for housing, while regional cities may offer a more relaxed and affordable lifestyle. Foreign workers normally need an employer-sponsored work visa matching their occupation; qualifications, a formal job offer, and immigration approval are typically required. Employers may assist with relocation, housing, registration, and onboarding, but support varies. Learning basic Japanese is highly beneficial for workplace communication and everyday tasks, even where English is used. Japan’s climate varies by region, with humid summers, distinct seasons, and colder winters in northern areas.
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