Job Description

Business Overview

The Rakuten Group offers over 70 services in a wide range of fields, both domestically and internationally, including internet services such as e-commerce, travel, and digital content; credit cards; fintech (financial) services such as banking, securities, electronic money, and smartphone app payments; mobile services such as mobile carrier operations; and even professional sports.

By organically linking these services through membership, centered on Rakuten members, we have formed a unique "Rakuten Ecosystem."

Rakuten's Business by the Numbers

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Department Overview

The Logistics Business was established to build the foundation for next-generation e-commerce by considering Rakuten's ideal logistics role throughout the entire supply chain, from product arrival to delivery to end users.

Currently, we provide the following two services:

We handle a wide range of activities, from sales to service and business planning for logistics services (Rakuten Super Logistics) for clients who open stores on Rakuten Ichiba.

We act as a 3PL (third-party logistics) provider, coordinating with the logistics departments of Rakuten's first-party e-commerce sites, such as Rakuten 24 and Rakuten Fashion.

Furthermore, Rakuten Group Inc.

will establish a new company, "JP Rakuten Logistics Co., Ltd.", in July 2021, together with Japan Post Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd.

As a result, we will incorporate our labor-saving, automated logistics centers, which we have invested in and developed, into Japan Post's delivery network and jointly operate them, thereby achieving logistics DX and aiming to improve customer UX, shorten lead times, increase logistics efficiency, and maximize capacity.

Rakuten Logistics Business:

JP Rakuten Logistics:
https://jp-rakuten-Position

Why We Hire

The logistics and delivery industry is facing a variety of challenges, including increased volume due to the expansion of online businesses, restrictions on working hours, and chronic labor shortages.

In addition to handling e-commerce logistics for the Rakuten Group, we are also working to develop advanced logistics services to strengthen logistics, one of Rakuten Ichiba's most important strategies.

As a pioneer in creating delivery processes to ensure products shipped from e-commerce logistics warehouses are delivered to customers reliably, we aim to build and improve a foundation for innovation.

We are looking for someone who can help us solve the difficult business challenges associated with e-commerce logistics, which are associated with this mall-style business model.

The mission of this position is to numerically accelerate business growth through management accounting and KPI management in order to achieve logistics digital transformation.

You will be responsible for a wide range of responsibilities, from building the foundation that supports decision-making to future management.

Attractive Points

The biggest attraction is the opportunity to be involved in a period of transformation for Japan's leading logistics infrastructure and to lead decision-making using big data.

100% of employees join mid-career, and there is a culture that welcomes adjustments regardless of seniority. Depending on your motivation, you can expand your work scope, such as building logistics bases or becoming a PM.

Not only will you hone your expertise in management accounting, but you'll also build a career from a management-oriented perspective, such as in business design and group company management.

Position Details

You will be responsible for resolving business and management issues to ensure the smooth operation of our logistics business, as well as general management and project management.

Main Responsibilities

Budgeting and actual/budget management for e-commerce logistics services
In-depth analysis of fixed asset management and fluctuation factors
Proposing specific business improvement measures based on analysis results
Building a KPI management system using BI tools
Participating in important projects such as warehouse expansion and delivery cost reduction

In the future, we expect you to grow into a managerial position, responsible for the overall management of the group, including internal control and subsidiary management.

Work Environment

Organizational Structure


Total Business:
Approximately 110 people

Business Management Department: 5 people

└Senior Manager: 1

└Manager: 1

└Members: 3 (including one temporary employee)

Age Range: 40s


Team Ratio:
All mid-career

Backgrounds of Mid-Career Hires

Logistics system development experience at a major delivery company
Corporate planning and governance experience at a manufacturer

Career Path Examples of Successful Mid-Career Hires

・Promoted to manager within two years of joining the company and currently active.

Mandatory Qualifications

3+ years of experience in management accounting
Experience in accounting and finance related to fixed assets and lease agreements
Business-level office automation skills (Excel functions, etc.)

Desired Qualifications

Experience in a corporate planning department or consulting firm
Planning experience
Project management experience
SQL skills/data analysis experience
Work experience in the logistics or e-commerce industry

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 qualifications will be required by the time of the job offer.

If no evidence is available to prove the qualifications denoted above, taking an IP test, organized by Rakuten, during selection process is required.

Rakuten Group, Inc. Homepage Link

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Languages

Japanese (Overall - - Fluent)
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