This role develops transportation strategies and middle-mile capacity plans for Amazon Japan. The candidate is expected to analyze demand, forecast network requirements, improve carrier and route capacity, and balance service quality, cost, and operational resilience. Requirements typically include experience in transportation, supply-chain planning, operations research, or a related analytical field; strong Excel and data-analysis skills; and the ability to work with large datasets. Experience with SQL, forecasting tools, logistics networks, or program management is advantageous. The successful candidate should communicate clearly with carriers, operations teams, finance, and senior leadership, turn analysis into practical decisions, manage multiple priorities, and work effectively in a fast-moving, international environment.
Amazon is a global technology and commerce company serving customers through online retail, cloud computing, digital services, devices, advertising, and logistics. Founded in the United States, it operates one of the world’s largest fulfillment and transportation networks. In Japan, Amazon supports customers through local websites, fulfillment centers, delivery partners, transportation programs, and corporate technology teams. Its culture emphasizes customer focus, ownership, analytical decision-making, innovation, and fast execution. Employees are generally expected to work independently, use data to solve complex problems, and collaborate across international and functional teams. Transportation and middle-mile planning are especially important to Amazon’s promise of reliable, rapid delivery, requiring continual improvements in network capacity, cost efficiency, and resilience.
Japan offers opportunities in technology, logistics, transportation, manufacturing, finance, tourism, education, and international business. Tokyo has the broadest corporate job market, while Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Sapporo, and regional cities offer different lifestyles and industries. Japanese workplaces value punctuality, preparation, respect, teamwork, and careful communication, although international companies may use more English and have more flexible cultures. Living costs are highest in Tokyo; public transport is excellent, healthcare is reliable, and daily life is generally safe and convenient. Foreign workers usually need an employer-sponsored work visa, with the specific category depending on their role and qualifications. Relocation commonly involves arranging housing, residence registration, health insurance, a bank account, and sometimes support for dependants. Learning basic Japanese greatly improves daily life and career prospects.
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