Sales Planning & Data Analyst , Rakuten Mobile Shop Business - Sales Planning Section , Business Operations Department , Area Business Supervisory Department(GSD)

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This role supports Rakuten Mobile’s shop business through sales planning, performance analysis, reporting, forecasting, and data-driven recommendations. Candidates should have experience in sales planning, business analysis, or data analysis, with strong skills in Excel and preferably SQL, BI tools, or other analytical systems. The ability to interpret large datasets, create clear reports, identify business issues, and communicate findings to sales and operational teams is important. Japanese-language proficiency is likely required because the role involves coordination with domestic retail shops and internal stakeholders. Rakuten expects a structured, proactive candidate who can manage multiple priorities, improve reporting processes, and turn analysis into practical actions that increase shop sales and operational efficiency.

About the employer

Rakuten Group, Inc. is a major Japanese technology and internet company headquartered in Tokyo. Founded in 1997, it operates a broad ecosystem covering e-commerce, fintech, mobile communications, digital content, travel, advertising, and professional sports. Its membership and loyalty platform connects many of these services through Rakuten Points. Rakuten Mobile is the group’s telecommunications business, providing mobile network and communications services in Japan through direct retail shops, online channels, and partner locations. The company has a strong international presence and promotes a culture of innovation, data-driven decision-making, and English use in many corporate functions. Employees may work across highly diverse businesses, making collaboration, adaptability, and commercial awareness valuable qualities.