Category Planner: Localized Assortment & Space Optimization

Dis-Chem; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail pharmacy in Midrand is seeking a Category Planner to optimize product assortments across store clusters. Responsibilities include developing localized plans, collaborating with buyers, and managing product placements to enhance sales and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Retail Management or related field, 2-5 years of experience, and proficiency in assortment planning tools. This role offers a market-related salary along with benefits like medical aid and provident fund.

Benefits

Market-related salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Qualifications

• 2-5 years’ experience in Assortment/Range Planning/Merchandising/Procurement.
• Experience in Analytics within a retail environment.
• South African citizenship and driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Develop localized assortment plans for store clusters.
• Maintain assortment sizes and refine product mix.
• Collaborate with buyers for growth opportunities.
• Design planograms and optimize product placement.
• Conduct reporting and analysis for strategic decisions.

Skills

Category management applications

Assortment Planning Tools (SAP)

Business Intelligence tools

Data visualization with Power BI

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Quality orientation

Self-management skills

Education

Degree in Retail Management/Business Management/Consumer Science/Business Analytics

Grade 12 / Matric

Job description

A leading retail pharmacy in Midrand is seeking a Category Planner to optimize product assortments across store clusters. Responsibilities include developing localized plans, collaborating with buyers, and managing product placements to enhance sales and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Retail Management or related field, 2-5 years of experience, and proficiency in assortment planning tools. This role offers a market-related salary along with benefits like medical aid and provident fund.