This role supports corporate business operations and supply-chain activities within Rakuten’s Group Sales Division. Typical responsibilities include coordinating procurement and inventory processes, managing suppliers and internal stakeholders, preparing reports, improving operational workflows, and supporting cross-functional projects. Candidates are expected to have experience in business operations, supply-chain management, procurement, logistics, or a related field, along with strong Excel and analytical skills. Business-level Japanese is likely important, while English communication may be required in Rakuten’s international environment. The successful candidate should be organized, proactive, detail-oriented, comfortable managing several priorities, and able to identify practical process improvements while working collaboratively across departments.
Rakuten Group, Inc. is a major Japanese internet and technology company headquartered in Tokyo. Founded in 1997, it operates a broad ecosystem covering e-commerce, fintech, mobile communications, digital content, travel, advertising, and business services. Its well-known Rakuten Ichiba marketplace serves customers and merchants across Japan, while the company also operates internationally through partnerships and overseas businesses. Rakuten promotes an integrated membership and loyalty ecosystem based on its Rakuten Points program. The company is recognized for its global workforce and English-language corporate environment, although many Japan-based roles also require Japanese. Employees typically work in a fast-moving, data-driven organization where collaboration across businesses is important. This position sits within the Group Sales Division and contributes to the operational coordination and supply-chain activities supporting Rakuten’s wider corporate business.
Japan offers opportunities in technology, e-commerce, engineering, finance, supply chain, hospitality, education, and customer operations, especially in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka. The country combines modern cities, excellent public transport, safe neighborhoods, seasonal food, and deep traditions in respect, punctuality, and group harmony. Tokyo provides the largest job market but has high housing costs; regional cities can offer a slower pace and lower expenses. Japan has four main islands—Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku—plus Okinawa and many smaller islands, each with distinct scenery and lifestyles. Foreign professionals generally need an employer-sponsored work visa, with the Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services status common for business roles. A Certificate of Eligibility is normally arranged before arrival. Relocating requires planning for housing, residence registration, health insurance, taxes, banking, and learning workplace Japanese.
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