Business Promotion Member (demand Supply Management Operations Including Power Procurement And Regulatory Compliance) - Energy Division

Job Opportunity At Rakuten

Rakuten is Japan's largest marketplace and Internet ecosystem, offering a wide range of services, including e-commerce, travel, banking, fintech, food delivery, golf, insurance, instant messaging, and mobile networking. Rakuten offers more than 140 services worldwide, including the Communications & Energy Company division that operates the cell phone business and other telecommunications and electric energy-related businesses.

As a retail electricity provider of the Rakuten Group, Rakuten Electricity provides "Rakuten Denki," an electricity service for general households, and "Rakuten Gas," a city gas service. Rakuten Electricity is expanding its services to become the No. 1 new electric power company by providing a safe, convenient, and affordable experience close to its users.

The Supply and Demand Planning Team is a core organization that supports the stable and efficient operation of the electricity business. It promotes overall supply and demand operations, including the formulation of budgets and procurement policies related to electricity procurement, institutional responses, and performance monitoring.

Position: Supply and Demand Planner

Why We Hire: We are looking for people who can play a central role in the team with a view to further improving our operations in the future.

Position Details: This role involves controlling the balance between electricity "demand" and "supply" to ensure a stable power supply. We are strengthening our operational structure by welcoming new members to build a more robust and sophisticated supply-demand operation going forward.

Specifically:

• Formulating supply-demand plans (forecasting based on weather conditions, demand data, and market trends)
• Operating electricity market transactions (adjusting trades, monitoring price movements)
• Standardizing operational processes and procedures within supply-demand management
• Future career progression opportunities into supply-demand strategy and management

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Individuals seeking to develop expertise in a new field
• Those who enjoy working with data and numerical values
• Individuals wishing to engage in work that benefits society
• Those who find fulfillment in building systems collaboratively within a team

Work Environment:

• Supply and Demand Planning Team
• Number of members: 4
• Composition: Men and women in their 20s to 40s
• All members are mid-career hires, and even those with no experience in the energy industry are playing an active role.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• At least two years' operational experience (including experience using and managing tools such as Python, VBA, macros, and RPA)

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge and practical experience in electricity supply and demand and power source procurement
• English language skills

Languages: Japanese (Overall - 4 - Fluent)