Revenue Data Analysis Specialist
Job Summary
This position focuses on maximizing business revenue for the Energy Division through electricity demand forecasting and data analysis. You will be responsible for supply and demand management, procurement planning, and trading operations to ensure the profitability of the electricity retail business. The role offers opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative team environment, even for those without prior industry experience.
Responsibilities
- Execute electricity demand forecasting
- Develop procurement plans from JEPX
- Manage electricity supply and demand balance
- Perform data-driven business analysis
Required Skills
- Numerical analysis proficiency
- Planning or trading experience
- Fluent Japanese (JLPT N1)
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
Job Details
### Job Description
Recruiting for Increased Staff. We are seeking individuals who can play a central role in our team, anticipating further advancements in our operations. This position is responsible for maximizing business revenue through electricity demand forecasting and data analysis. You will be responsible for electricity procurement and trading operations (supply and demand management), which underpins the fundamental profitability of our electricity retail business, by making management decisions and operating the business based on the analysis results.
### Specific Job Responsibilities
Supply and demand management involves matching the supply of generated electricity with the total amount of electricity used by customers on a 30-minute basis. We analyze various data to aim for a supply that is neither excessive nor insufficient.
- Demand forecasting: Considering, incorporating, and reviewing data such as weather patterns and historical trends.
- Procurement planning: Developing procurement plans from the Japan Electric Power Exchange (JEPX) in line with demand forecasts.
- Operational planning: Submitting plans to necessary organizations.
### Work Environment
- Team: Supply and Demand Planning Team (4 members).
- Composition: Men and women in their 20s-40s.
- Culture: All members are mid-career hires; the environment is supportive of those without prior energy industry experience.
### Requirements
- Required Qualifications: Experience in numerical tasks such as planning, analysis, research, foreign exchange, or trading experience (finance, commodities, or energy).
- Preferred Qualifications: English proficiency, experience in supply and demand planning in the power industry.
- Language Skills: Fluent Japanese (JLPT N1).
### Conditions
- Working Hours: 9:00–17:30 (Flex-time system; Core time: 11:00–15:00).
- Holidays: Full 5-day work week (Sat, Sun, Holidays), Summer and Winter holidays.
- Benefits: Commuter allowance (up to ¥50,000/month), full social insurance, retirement benefits system, free breakfast/lunch/dinner, in-house gym/salon facilities, and extensive training programs.