Director

As the regional headquarters of the Kokubu Group in Southeast Asia, Kokubu Singapore Pte. Ltd. oversees and supports the Group's network of companies across the ASEAN region, most of which operate as joint ventures with local partners. Building on the Group's heritage in food wholesale and distribution, the company drives regional business expansion, cross-border trade, and the development of its logistics and supply-chain platform between Japan and Southeast Asia. We are seeking a Director to lead the strategic and operational management of the Group's ASEAN business. Reporting to the Japan Headquarters, the successful candidate will take full responsibility for the regional oversight of ASEAN group companies, drive M&A and business expansion, strengthen joint-venture partnerships, and provide specialized leadership to the Group's logistics operations, ensuring sustainable and stable growth across the region. Job Description 1. ASEAN Regional Management & Subsidiary Oversight Act as the Regional Head for the ASEAN market, taking full responsibility for the financial, administrative, and corporate management of all ASEAN group companies. Additionally, directly supervise and govern the two subsidiaries located in Singapore to ensure operational compliance and efficiency. 2. Joint Venture Partner Relations & Cooperation Foster strong, collaborative relationships with local joint venture partners across the region. Given that most of ASEAN group companies are joint ventures, building trust and ensuring mutual cooperation with these partners is an essential element for our continued business success. 3. Long-Term Management Planning & Financial Soundness Based on a thorough understanding of the Japan HQ's medium- to long-term management plan, formulate and drive the long-term management plan for the Kokubu Group's ASEAN business together with the Managing Director. Ensure that the company and its group companies maintain a sound financial structure, and provide appropriate reporting and explanations to the Japan HQ as required. 4. M&A Execution & Strategic Expansion Lead and execute Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) strategies to drive regional business expansion, identify new growth opportunities, and strengthen the company's overall market position in the ASEAN region. 5. Specialized Logistics Advisory & Business Improvement Leverage deep industry expertise to provide specialized logistics advisory to the logistics business subsidiaries within the ASEAN group. Work closely with them to implement strategies aimed at continuous business improvement and operational optimization. 6. Logistics DX & Regional Performance Management Drive Logistics Digital Transformation (DX) across the ASEAN group companies by developing KPI management platforms and visualizing overseas logistics data. Take responsibility for the performance management of the regional logistics operations, improving profitability and service quality, and lead the structural reorganization and optimization of logistics hubs to support sustainable regional growth. 7. Japan Headquarters Liaison, Governance & Executive Hosting Serve as the primary liaison with the Japan Headquarters, responding to all requests and ensuring structural alignment. Responsibilities include submitting required reports timely, attending key decision-making meetings (e.g., Management Board), executing e-workflow approval processes, and fully supporting HQ-led internal audits. Furthermore, you will host and attend to executives visiting Singapore from the Japan HQ. 8. Talent Development & Cross-Border Knowledge Sharing Drive talent development and knowledge transfer across the region. Train and educate local employees at the Singapore and ASEAN group companies on the latest Japanese and global market trends, while conveying up-to-date ASEAN market insights to the Japan HQ and its employees. Provide relocation support to expatriates newly assigned to Singapore and coach them on the fundamentals of operating a business in the local market. Job Requirements 1. Extensive Logistics Leadership Experience in 3PL Business Minimum of 15 years of continuous, hands-on experience in the logistics and supply chain industry. The candidate must have a proven track record of spearheading 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) business development, facility design and launches, and implementing advanced logistics systems (WMS/TMS) specifically tailored for the retail and manufacturing sectors. This experience must …