Corporate Planning / Management - President Office, Commerce & Marketing Company(C&M)

Job Description:

Department Overview

The President Office plays a central role in driving the Commerce & Marketing Company's management, primarily in three areas: "strategy formulation," "performance management," and "organizational operations." This includes developing mid-term business plans, managing the company's overall performance, controlling budgets versus actuals, and promoting organizational revitalization.

In carrying out our duties, we collaborate with a wide range of departments both within the company (various business units, back office, development, etc.) and outside the company (company-wide corporate divisions, other companies, etc.)

Position:

Why We Hire

To further accelerate the company's growth, we are seeking new team members who can help strengthen our overall strategy execution and management functions. This includes supporting everything from the formulation of management strategies to their implementation, and improving the performance of the entire organization.

We look forward to applications from individuals who possess a top-management perspective, can take a holistic view, and drive problem-solving.

Our Business's Appeal & Organizational Culture
The President Office plays a crucial role in driving the company's strategy formulation and execution in close collaboration with top management. It's a highly dynamic environment where you can directly contribute to solving management challenges, working hand-in-hand with leadership.

Appeal of Discretion and Organizational Culture
 Each individual is given significant discretion and a broad scope of responsibility, offering the unique satisfaction of seeing your proposals directly influence management decisions. We foster a flat organizational culture that prioritizes logic and results over formality, providing an environment where your ideas can easily take shape.

Career Advancement
You will gain broad knowledge and practical experience across various aspects of business management, including strategic planning, business development, and organizational management. Furthermore, you will have opportunities to develop and enhance your complex problem-solving abilities, advanced analytical skills, and leadership in engaging diverse stakeholders.

Differentiation from Competitors
The Commerce & Marketing Company operates services with a wide range of business models. In the President Office, you will be deeply involved in the management status and strategic planning of these diverse businesses. The ability to gain extensive business experience within a single company, spanning various sectors, is a significant and unique appeal not found elsewhere.

Position Details

You will be involved in a wide range of tasks that contribute to the sustainable growth and development of the company, working in close collaboration with top management.

Key Responsibilities
- Strategy Formulation: Developing mid-term business plans, improving unprofitable businesses, considering productivity enhancement measures, etc.
- Performance Management: Budget-vs-actual management utilizing AI/BI, exploring cost optimization measures, etc.
- Organizational Operations: Sharing best practices across the organization, promoting company-wide collaboration, and driving internal projects within the company, etc.

There will be frequent opportunities to collaborate closely with the Company President, heads of various business units, and management divisions through activities such as progress reviews of mid-term plans and performance reviews. You will also frequently coordinate with external corporate divisions.

Work Environment

Organizational Structure
- Team Size: Approximately 20 members.
- Age Range: Wide distribution across 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s.
- New Graduate vs. Mid-Career Ratio: New Graduates (40%) / Mid-Career Hires (60%).

Background of Mid-Career Hires
- Administrative experience in the finance and real estate industries.
- Corporate planning experience at startup companies.

Examples of Career Paths for Successful Mid-Career Hires
- Became a Project Management Officer (PMO) within 3 years of joining.
- Started as a team member and advanced to a management position.

Mandatory Qualifications:

- At least 3 years of practical experience in business planning, strategic planning, or as a strategy consultant at a business company or a strategic consulting firm (industry is not a requirement, but experience in a company with diversified business operations is preferred).
- Strong analytical and logical thinking skills: The ability to structure complex problems, identify root causes, and develop solutions.
- Problem-solving skills: The ability to independently formulate hypotheses, verify them, and develop and implement concrete action plans, even for undefined problems.
- Excellent communication skills: The ability to build smooth relationships with diverse stakeholders, from top management to front-line staff, and achieve consensus.
- Strong presentation and documentation skills: The ability to create clear and concise presentations and documents for management.
- Business-level Japanese proficiency (reading, writing, and speaking).

Desired Qualifications:

- Experience in launching new businesses or planning and executing internal projects.
- Experience across diverse business models and market environments, not limited to a specific industry.
- Advanced data analysis skills (experience in analyzing large datasets using BI tools and statistical analysis tools, and predictive modeling).
- Knowledge and practical experience in management accounting.
- MBA (Master of Business Administration) degree or equivalent advanced business knowledge; professional certifications in business management such as Certified Management Consultant for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses, etc.

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 eligibility is required by the timing of the offer letter.
If no evidence is available to prove the qualifications denoted above, taking an IP test, organized by our company, during selection process is required.

Rakuten Group, Inc. Homepage Link
- Benefits:https://corp.rakuten.co.jp/careers/benefit/
- Recruitment Information:https://corp.rakuten.co.jp/careers/information/ * Employment type is detailed
- Rakuten Culture:https://corp.rakuten.co.jp/careers/culture/

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