Business Management & Planning - Business Management Section, Business Management Department, Logistics Business(C&M)

Job Description

This role supports business management and planning for Rakuten’s Logistics Business, covering areas such as business strategy, performance analysis, budgeting, reporting, process improvement, and coordination across internal teams. Candidates are expected to have strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and translate business data into practical recommendations. Experience in business planning, management reporting, logistics, e-commerce, consulting, or project coordination is advantageous. Proficiency in Japanese and English may be required because the role involves working with diverse stakeholders. The successful candidate should be proactive, detail-oriented, comfortable with ambiguity, and capable of presenting information clearly to senior management.

Company Info

Rakuten Group, Inc. is a major Japanese technology and internet company headquartered in Tokyo. Founded in 1997, it operates a broad ecosystem spanning online shopping, logistics, fintech, mobile communications, travel, digital content, advertising, and professional sports. Rakuten’s business model connects customers and merchants through its membership and loyalty program, Rakuten Points. The company operates in Japan and internationally, with a multicultural workforce and many roles requiring collaboration across business units and countries. Its logistics business supports e-commerce fulfillment, delivery operations, warehouses, and related supply-chain services. Employees may work in a fast-moving environment where businesses are expanded, integrated, and improved through technology and data. Rakuten generally values initiative, ownership, innovation, customer focus, and the ability to work across organizational boundaries.

Destination Guide

Japan offers opportunities in technology, e-commerce, logistics, finance, manufacturing, tourism, education, and international business. Tokyo provides the largest job market and extensive public transportation, while Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Sapporo offer lower living costs and strong regional economies. Japanese workplaces value punctuality, preparation, teamwork, respect, and attention to detail, although international companies may have more flexible cultures. Daily life is safe and convenient, with excellent rail networks, reliable services, and diverse food and entertainment. Housing and commuting costs can be high in central Tokyo. Foreign professionals normally need an employer-sponsored work visa, such as an Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa; highly skilled professionals may qualify for preferential treatment. A job offer, valid passport, academic or professional credentials, and supporting company documents are generally required. Learning Japanese is helpful for career growth, administration, and social integration. Relocating employees should arrange housing, health insurance, residence registration, and tax procedures after arrival.