9 jobs for "Business Planning & Operations Project Intern (TikTok Shop Japan) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)"

Responsibilities

The Supply Chain and Logistics team builds the capabilities that support business growth and global operations. We provide business planning, operational insights, and logistics strategy support to help teams and partners operate efficiently across markets.

As the business scales globally, we take on complex, business-critical challenges across network design, operational efficiency, service quality, and the differing needs of each local market, work that strengthens partner experiences and supports sustainable growth.

You will help build scalable logistics capabilities that support TikTok Commerce across global markets.

About the Team
The commerce industry has seen tremendous growth in recent years and has become a hotly contested space amongst leading Internet companies, and its future growth cannot be underestimated. We aim to bring discovery, inspiration, and joy back to shopping by making TikTok the commerce channel of choice for merchants, creators, and affiliates.

You've seen the virality and impact of #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt. Come join the team that is helping scale that phenomenon, and pioneer Content & Creator commerce in the US. We aim to bring discovery, inspiration, and joy back to shopping by making TikTok the leading, on-trend commerce platform of choice for brands, creators, and shoppers. We are an entrepreneurial team, passionate about shaping the future of shopping.

The TikTok Shop US operation team aims to deliver high quality products together with a unique customer experience via TikTok. The team is responsible for building the TikTok e-commerce partnership for the TikTok e-commerce business in the US. With more than 1 billion loyal users globally, we believe TikTok is an ideal platform to deliver a brand new and better e-commerce experience to our users. We are looking for passionate and talented people to join us to build an e-commerce ecosystem that is innovative, secure and intuitive for our users together.

As a Project Intern, you will contribute to impactful short-term projects and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, professional environment. This internship offers the opportunity to develop practical skills, apply your knowledge to real-world challenges, and explore your career interests.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early.

Responsibilities:
- Logistics Supplier Sourcing & Evaluation
Support market research to identify and evaluate potential logistics and supply chain service providers (warehousing, transportation, packaging) in the U.S. market.
Assist in building supplier evaluation frameworks, including cost analysis, capability assessment, and risk identification.
Help prepare RFQ/RFP materials and participate in the bidding and vendor selection process.
- Supplier Management & Performance Tracking
Assist in maintaining the tiered supplier management system, tracking SLA/KPI metrics and flagging performance issues.
Support quarterly contract review and optimization by collecting and analyzing cost, volume, and service quality data.
Help maintain vendor accounts, purchase orders, and procurement documentation.
- Data Analysis & Cost Optimization
Conduct cost structure analysis on fulfillment services to identify cost-saving opportunities and support negotiation strategies.
Build and maintain procurement dashboards and reports to support data-driven decision making.
Analyze market trends and benchmark pricing across logistics service providers.
- Cross-Department Collaboration
Collaborate with operations, product, and strategy teams to align procurement activities with business needs.
Support the development and optimization of procurement processes and programs that enable the operations to scale.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, International Trade, Economics, or related fields.
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP); experience with SQL, Python, or BI tools is a plus.
- Strong project management and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Able to commit to a full-time internship for at least 3 months.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Proven experience in procurement, supply chain, logistics or operations from prior internships.
- Proven skills in network and connections with brands and/or retailers is a plus.
- Familiarity with e-commerce fulfillment models (e.g., FBA, 3PL).
- Proven experience with supplier negotiation, RFQ processes or cost analysis.
- Understanding of U.S. logistics market landscape and key service providers.

By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://careers.tiktok.com/legal/privacy

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, International Trade, Economics, or related fields.
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP); experience with SQL, Python, or BI tools is a plus.
- Strong project management and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Able to commit to a full-time internship for at least 3 months.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Proven experience in procurement, supply chain, logistics or operations from prior internships.
- Proven skills in network and connections with brands and/or retailers is a plus.
- Familiarity with e-commerce fulfillment models (e.g., FBA, 3PL).
- Proven experience with supplier negotiation, RFQ processes or cost analysis.
- Understanding of U.S. logistics market landscape and key service providers.

By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://careers.tiktok.com/legal/privacy

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video and our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy.

Size: 5,001 - 10,000 employees
Industry: Entertainment & Gaming

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