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.

Our corporate mission is to deliver a ‘wow experience’ to customers. Rocket Now launched a delivery platform with no delivery fees or service charges to ease the burden on customers who use the food delivery service.

Rocket Now is deeply committed to pioneering the future of Japan’s delivery market. We aim to fundamentally transform the food delivery industry by building truly customer-first services. Rocket Now provides employees with opportunities to continuously lead innovation and to take initiative without hesitation based on agility and boldness to deliver results. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional service to customers and pioneering new markets, join Rocket Now today.

Role Overview

As a Regional Merchant Operations Manager, you will serve as a subject matter expert in merchant operations and frontline execution. You will directly manage operational performance, resolve complex live incidents, and coach field teams to optimize restaurant workflows, drive merchant growth, and uphold high operational standards across the region.

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
Onboarding & Activation: Streamline merchant onboarding to accelerate time-to-first-order and maintain store retention.
Revenue & GMV Execution: Partner with key accounts to analyze sales data and execute menu, pricing, and promotional optimizations to drive revenue.
Team Execution & Operational Leadership
Coaching & Oversight: Direct, coach, and manage day-to-day operations for regional specialists and field reps.
KPI & Quality Control: Track daily/weekly operational KPIs and enforce established SOPs to ensure high service reliability.

Basic Qualifications

3+ years in Food Delivery, Quick-Commerce, On-Demand Delivery, or F&B Retail Operations.
3+ years of direct team management experience coaching operational or account teams.
Note: Typically needs 3+ years of leadership; adjusted for realistic level balance

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; familiarity with Salesforce, Tableau, or SQL to analyze operational data.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English and Japanese.
Strong understanding of restaurant POS integrations, kitchen workflows, and last-mile delivery dynamics.

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/

[Rocket Now] 地域マーチャントオペレーションマネージャー

Company Introduction

Role Overview

What You Will Do

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Recruitment Process and Others

Recruitment Process

Working Conditions

Details to Consider

Equal Opportunities

Privacy Notice

Company Introduction

Role Overview

What You Will Do

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Recruitment Process and Others

Recruitment Process

Working Conditions

Details to Consider

Equal Opportunities

Privacy Notice