Company Introduction

CP One Japan, a wholly owned subsidiary of Coupang, Inc. (hereinafter “Coupang”), has launched a new food delivery app called ‘Rocket Now’ in selected areas of Tokyo. CP One Japan is a wholly owned subsidiary of Coupang, Inc. (NYSE: CPNG), a Fortune 150 company listed on the New York Stock Exchange and recognized as a leading technology company. CP One Japan offers food delivery service in Japan under the brand name of “Rocket Now”, and is committed to delivering fast, reliable, and customer-centered food delivery service to Japanese consumers by leveraging Coupang’s advanced technology and innovative logistics solutions.

Role Overview  

What You Will Do 

• Merchant Operations & Operational Excellence

  • Fulfillment Optimization: Diagnose and elevate operational metrics (Open Rate, Order Acceptance Rate, Downtime, Schedule Hours) through data-driven workflow improvements.
  • Kitchen & Workflow Advisory: Consult directly with restaurant partners on packaging standards, kitchen dispatch workflows, and POS system integrations to maximize throughput.
  • Live Incident Management: Act as the primary escalation point for critical live-order failures, store outages, and food/packaging quality complaints.

  Merchant Growth

  • Revenue & GMV Expansion: Formulate and execute growth strategies with strategic restaurant partners by leveraging sales analytics to optimize menu architecture, pricing strategies, and promotional campaign performance.
  • Onboarding & Retention: Engineer and refine the merchant onboarding journey to accelerate time-to-first-order (activation) and develop targeted retention programs to systematically minimize merchant churn.

  People Leadership & Process Building

  • Leadership: Recruit, coach, and manage a team of regional merchant operations specialists and field reps.
  • Performance & KPIs: Set clear Daily/Weekly KPIs (merchant retention, operational efficiency, team response times), conduct performance reviews, and build career growth plans for team members.
  • SOP & Training: Establish Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for restaurant onboarding, menu management, and emergency response, ensuring high operational standards across the team.
  • Team Culture: Foster a performance-driven, supportive, and collaborative team environment.

Basic Qualifications 

• 5+ years of total work experience 
• 3+ years in Food Delivery, Quick-Commerce, On-Demand Delivery, or F&B Retail Operations.
• 3+ years of direct team management experience with a track record of driving operational problem-solving.
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations, POS integration, and last-mile delivery dynamics.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English and Japanese.
• Advanced analytical mindset with proven experience using BI tools (Tableau, PowerBI, SQL) or CRM (Salesforce) to translate raw data into actionable strategies.
• Prior experience in management consulting, strategic operations, or fast-scaling tech startups.
• Strong local network and deep knowledge of the regional restaurant and F&B ecosystem.

Recruitment Process and Others  

Recruitment Process  

• Application Review - 1st Virtual Interview - 2nd Virtual Interview – Offer
• The exact nature of the recruitment process may vary according to the specific job and may be changed due to scheduling or other circumstances.
• Interview schedules and the results will be informed to the applicant via the e-mail address submitted at the application stage. 

Working Conditions 

• Employment Type : Regular 
• Probationary Period : 3-6months. Confirmation of permanent employment will be subject to an assessment of job performance and role fit during this period. 
• Other details will be provided separately 

Details to Consider 

• This job posting may be closed prior to the stated end date for application if all openings are filled.
• Coupang has the right to rescind an offer of employment if a candidate is found to have submitted false information as part of the application process.
• Those eligible for employment protection (recipients of veteran’s benefits, the disabled, etc.) may receive preferential treatment for employment in accordance with applicable laws.
• Job titles and responsibilities may be subject to change depending on the candidate’s overall experience and/or the necessity of business, etc. at the time of joining Coupang and/or after joining Coupang. The job title/duties and responsibilities after such change shall not be subject to any special restriction. The job titles and responsibilities at the time of joining Coupang will be communicated to the candidate at the appropriate time before the offer.
• Details will be provided separately after receiving your application by email and/or during the job interview. 

Equal Opportunities

CP One Japan is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fair and inclusive hiring practices in accordance with Japanese labor laws. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and ensure that employment decisions are made without discrimination based on unreasonable grounds, including the following grounds:

• Labor Union Membership: Employment is not conditioned on membership or non-membership in any labor union. We respect the rights of individuals to freely associate, as protected under the Labor Union Act.
• Gender: We do not discriminate based on sex or gender in recruitment, hiring, etc., in compliance with the Act on Equal Opportunity and Treatment between Men and Women in Employment.
• Age: We do not set age limits or discriminate based on age in our hiring processes, except where legally justified under the Act on Comprehensively Advancing Labor Measures, and Stabilizing the Employment of Workers, and Enriching Workers' Vocational Lives.
• Disability: We provide equal opportunities to individuals with disabilities and offer reasonable accommodations as required under the Act on the Facilitate the Employment of Persons with Disabilities.
• Fair Hiring Process: We conduct a fair hiring process that respects the fundamental human rights of all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, nationality, ideology, religion, etc. during the recruitment or hiring process.

We are committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and diverse workplace where all individuals can thrive. Selection for employment is based solely on individual merit, qualifications, and business needs. The personal information you provide when applying will be collected and managed by Coupang in accordance with the following privacy https://www.coupang.jobs/jp/privacy-policy/ 

Privacy Notice​ 

• Your personal information will be collected and managed by Coupang as stated in the Application Privacy Notice located below: https://www.coupang.jobs/privacy-policy/