Category Strategy / International Logistics Planning (Japan-China Route) - Category Strategy Section, Rakuten Ichiba Planning Department (C&M)

rakuten

Tokyo, JPonsitePosted Jul 17, 2026
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Job Description:

Business Overview Rakuten Group is used by approximately 100 million customers based in Japan and 1 billion customers globally, and provides more than 70 services in various fields such as e-commerce, payment services, financial services, communications, media, and sports. Doing. Commerce & Marketing Company provides a variety of services that make daily life more enjoyable and convenient, with a focus on internet services related to shopping, daily life, and leisure.   Department Overview At the Rakuten Ichiba Planning Department, we work to shape the future of Japan's largest e-commerce marketplace. We consider from various perspectives what the shopping site of the future should be, and what kind of positioning and services we should create to make it a sales floor of choice for customers. In this department, we consider and realize the ideal delivery method that will satisfy all customers as the external environment changes in the medium to long term. In order to meet the diverse delivery needs of customers, it is essential not only to strengthen customer services, but also to strengthen the logistics strategies of the stores that sell and ship products. To achieve this, we develop functions for the systems used by stores, propose logistics solutions, and plan and develop new services to help strengthen the logistics of stores. In this way, we promote the planning and execution of attractive plans for both customers who use Rakuten Ichiba and stores that operate on the site. Changing delivery in Japan's largest marketplace has a big impact, and it is a job that attracts a lot of social attention.

Position: Why We Hire We are getting close to the minimum level that we need to create as a delivery service on Rakuten Ichiba. Therefore, we would like to raise the level of our service in the next phase, and we are looking for colleagues who will help us build it up.

Position Details - Strategy planning for the business in charge - Development of business plans and consideration of business models in collaboration with other business departments of Rakuten Group - Project lead for improving existing services - Platform infrastructure setup (realization of a delivery environment that meets various user needs, etc.), etc.   Work Environment The department is made up of about 7 people. We plan and execute various strategies and promote the use of already introduced services. Employees in their 20s to 40s are active. Mid-career employees come from a wide variety of backgrounds, including consulting, IT vendors, and research companies.   Mandatory Qualifications: - Experience in service planning and operation design at a business company/consulting firm   Desired Qualifications: - Those who want to be involved in work that has a big impact on society - Thinking while executing - Those who have experience leading a business at a business company - People who are knowledgeable about systems, such as those who have been involved in systems - Those who have been involved in formulating business models at a consulting firm   Other Information: Additional information on Location

Rakuten Crimson House 1-14-1 Tamagawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo

Additional information on English Qualification

TOEIC Score exceeding 800 (or similar level of English ability or a University Degree earned in an English-speaking country) Proof of eligibility is required by the timing of the offer letter. If no evidence is available to prove the qualifications denoted above, taking an IP test, organized by our company, during selection process is required.

Rakuten Group, Inc. Homepage Link - Benefits:https://corp.rakuten.co.jp/careers/benefit/ - Recruitment Information:https://corp.rakuten.co.jp/careers/information/ * Employment type is detailed - Rakuten Culture:https://corp.rakuten.co.jp/careers/culture/

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