This role manages the supply chain for devices sold through Rakuten’s Group Sales Division. Responsibilities are likely to include demand and inventory planning, procurement coordination, supplier and logistics management, order fulfillment, sales forecasting, and resolving delivery or stock issues. Candidates should have experience in supply chain, purchasing, logistics, inventory control, or related commercial operations, along with strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Business-level Japanese and English may be expected because the role involves internal stakeholders and external suppliers. Rakuten will likely value people who can manage multiple priorities, improve processes, work with data, and coordinate effectively across sales, product, finance, and logistics teams.
Rakuten Group, Inc. is a major Japanese technology and internet company headquartered in Tokyo. Founded in 1997, it operates a broad ecosystem of services including e-commerce, mobile communications, fintech, digital content, online travel, advertising, and professional sports. Its membership and loyalty platform connects many of these services, allowing customers to earn and use Rakuten Points across the group. Rakuten Mobile and its device-related businesses are expanding the company’s role in telecommunications and connected consumer services. The company has a global workforce and regularly works with international partners, suppliers, and technology providers. Its culture emphasizes innovation, entrepreneurship, customer focus, and cross-business collaboration. This supply chain position supports the device sales organization by helping ensure reliable product availability, efficient distribution, and effective coordination between commercial teams and supply-chain partners.
Japan offers opportunities in technology, telecommunications, supply chain, manufacturing, finance, hospitality, education, and international business. Tokyo has the largest concentration of multinational employers, while Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Sapporo also provide growing career markets. Workplace culture generally values punctuality, preparation, teamwork, respect for seniority, and careful communication. Foreign professionals may find that Japanese ability significantly improves career options, although many global companies use English in selected departments. Japan provides excellent public transport, healthcare, safety, food, and cultural experiences, but housing and commuting costs can be high in central Tokyo. Eligible professionals generally need an employer-sponsored work visa, such as the Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services status. The employer usually supports the application after issuing a contract. New arrivals should arrange housing, residence registration, health insurance, banking, and a local phone service. Research regional climate and commuting patterns before relocating.
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