Senior)Principal Business Strategy & Ops
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Job Overview
JIKGU is Coupangs cross-border shopping service enabling customers in Korea and Taiwan to access a broad selection of high-quality products from the US China Japan EU with fast and reliable delivery.
As we continue to scale JIKGU with a strong focus on expanding selection and strengthening our supply ecosystem we are seeking a high-caliber Business Strategy & operation leader to define the cross-border Marketplace strategy and operating model. This role will own the Marketplace revamp plan shape market-specific strategies and clarify how key supply markets should compete complement and coexist within the broader Jikgu ecosystem. The ideal candidate combines e-commerce marketplace experience with a strong strategy consulting background and can translate ambiguous business questions into practical executable plans.
What You Will Do
As the Business Strategy & Ops lead for Marketplace responsibilities include:
- Define Marketplace strategy and operating model including how the 3P Marketplace should scale alongside Jikgus mature 1P business
- Develop the Marketplace Revamp Plan outlining key growth levers priorities and execution roadmap
- Design market-specific strategies for key supply regions (China Japan US) covering seller strategy assortment focus and operating approach
- Drive core Marketplace growth levers with focus on:
- Assortment & Selection category priorities supply gaps and differentiation
- Seller Acquisition target seller segments acquisition strategy and onboarding approach
- Seller Programs design seller programs to drive seller performances
Partner cross-functionally with Commercial Operations Product/Tech and Supply Chain teams to translate strategy into execution and track performance
Basic Qualifications
- 5 years of experience in business strategy operations or analytical roles preferably within e-commerce marketplace cross border or top Internet companies
- Proven track record of structuring complex business problems and driving high-impact strategic initiatives
- Strong strategic thinking analytical rigor and sound business judgment
- Ability to translate strategy into executable plans in a fast-paced ambiguous environment
- Strong ownership mindset bias for action and ability to drive results through cross-functional collaboration
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and align teams across business operations product and supply chain
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Recruitment Process and Others
Recruitment Process
- Application Review - Phone Interview - Onsite (or Virtual Onsite) 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.
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