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MD Buyer for New Business Initiatives - Rakuten Ichiba Planning Department (C&M)

Tokyo, JapanFull-time2026-07-03 → 2026-11-12

Core

Launching a new global e-commerce service within Rakuten Ichiba by selecting target genres/items, negotiating with brands, and managing inventory.

Role type

Senior Merchandiser / Buyer Manager

Builds

New global e-commerce service and product catalog

Domain

E-commerce, Retail

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

MD/Buyer experience in e-commerce, stakeholder management, autonomous operations design, business plan development, inventory management, negotiation with manufacturers

Preferred skills

New business launch experience

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Select target genres and items, negotiate and coordinate with manufacturers/brands, develop and execute sales promotion plans, manage inventory, design initiatives for business profit generation, manage members

Seniority

Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC