Our Expertise

North advises organizations in Japan on the recruitment of senior and business-critical roles across core corporate functions.

Our work focuses on appointments that carry material impact on business performance, continuity, and governance. Engagements are defined by role clarity, decision risk, and the importance of execution quality. North is engaged when hiring outcomes matter.

Functional Coverage

North recruits within defined functional areas where responsibility, authority, and accountability are clearly established.

Supply Chain & Operations

Recruitment of operational and supply chain roles with direct responsibility for execution, delivery, and cost control.

Typical mandates include:

  • Head of Supply Chain / Supply Chain Manager
  • Demand & Supply Planning Manager
  • Procurement Manager / Strategic Sourcing Lead
  • Logistics & Distribution Manager
  • Operations Manager (Plant, Site, or Multi-Site)
  • Regional or Global Operations Leadership roles

Sales &
Marketing

Recruitment of commercial roles responsible for revenue generation, market development, and strategic growth in Japan.

Typical mandates include:

  • Sales Director / Sales Manager
  • Business Development Manager
  • Commercial Lead / Country Manager
  • Marketing Manager
  • Brand or Product Marketing Lead
  • Digital & Growth Marketing roles

Corporate & Back Office

Recruitment of corporate functions supporting governance, financial control, and internal operations.


Typical mandates include:

  • Finance Manager / Controller
  • Accounting Manager
  • Office Manager
  • Executive Assistant / Executive Support
  • Administration and Internal Operations roles

FAQ

Do you guarantee hires?

While outcomes in recruitment depend on market conditions and decision-making, our focus is always on delivery. North applies a proven methodology and active search approach to maximize success and provide clients with well-qualified, carefully assessed candidates in line with expectations.

Contingency search is suited for clearly defined roles. Retained search is recommended for senior or sensitive appointments. Ongoing recruitment advisory is designed for organizations with predictable recruitment needs.

Each engagement begins with a structured discussion to understand business context, objectives, and expectations. A tailored search process follows, with regular updates, market feedback, and alignment throughout.

We focus on mid-career and strategic roles across operations, commercial, marketing, and corporate functions — positions that directly influence business performance.

Engagement Scope

North works with Japanese and international organizations operating in Japan, including:

  • Companies strengthening organizational capability
  • Organizations replacing or upgrading critical roles
  • Management teams requiring discretion and execution certainty


All searches are mandate-based and scoped around role requirements, decision risk, and organizational context.

Engagement Models

Retained Search for senior, confidential, or high-impact appointments.


Contingency Search for clearly defined management roles.


Ongoing Advisory for organizations with structured hiring plans.