*This position will be located in Kanagawa area.
Amazon seeks a Senior Operations Manager to join our Japan Amazon Logistics team. The goal of Amazon Logistics (AMZL) is to build a world-class last mile operation delivering to customers. Amazon aims to exceed the expectations of our customers by ensuring that their orders are delivered as quickly, accurately, and in the most cost effective way as possible and we are expanding rapidly in Japan.
Key job responsibilities
Senior Operations Manager, AMZL is responsible for all budgetary, people development and operations objectives for an Amazon Logistics Delivery Station (DS). Additional responsibilities include managing and leading a team of Operations, Area Managers, coaching and mentoring the team to ensure performance objectives are met, building positive employee relations and building leadership bench strength within the DS.
Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall safety, quality, performance, customer experience and people development for all delivery station operations
Drives vision for station team and creation of quality initiatives, process change initiatives and other lean initiatives to enable their functional area and ultimately the DS to meet and exceed business plan
Problem‑solves for closing gaps between performance and goals
Will set and clarify requirements and expectations for Operations, Area Managers. Measures performance, provides feedback, and holds Ops Managers accountable for their performance and the performance of their departments/teams
Manages an environment concerning the delivery of Amazon orders direct to our customers, subject to ever rising volume and complexity, operating on a 24/7 basis
Manages day‑to‑day relationships with multiple Delivery Service Providers (DSPs)
Presents operational metrics regularly to the senior leadership team
Hires and develops top talent. Creates and implements a talent plan for the site including talent acquisition, performance and career management, learning and development, succession planning, and employee engagement
Leverages the Operations, Area Managers by sourcing and nurturing ideas, and rolling them into the creation of improvement plans for the functional area
Cultivates strong culture and engagement throughout all levels of the delivery station team
Takes proactive steps to ensure that best practices are shared across all departments, shifts and among the network
Works with key business partners such as Transport & Sortation, DSP Management, Finance, Loss Prevention, IT, HR, ACES and Engineering to build and secure support and resources for projects and initiatives in their area, as well as providing needed support and resources for other staff initiatives

About the team

■Introduction of Last Mile, AMZL Dept.
■Introduction of Operations Jobs
■Introduction of Work Location in Kanto region

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Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience
10+ years of Operations experience (supply chain, logistics, transportation, manufacturing, retail, etc.)
Experience to lead/manage a team of 10+ people and develop them
Business level English

Preferred Qualifications

Strong operations experience in a fast growing company/industry
15+ years of Operations experience (supply chain, logistics, transportation, manufacturing, retail, etc.)
Previous experience leading a rapid expansion plan
Proven record of delivering multi programs on time
Excellent communication skills
Business level of Japanese
Excited about working in a diverse group and contributing to an inclusive culture

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Posted: November 29, 2025 (Updated about 10 hours ago)
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