Data-Driven Retail Category Planner

DotActiv; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 223,000 - 279,000; Full time

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Job summary

DotActiv is hiring a Category Planner in Johannesburg, South Africa, to join our team delivering retail category management software and advisory services. You will create strategic assortment plans, design floor space plans, analyse data-driven insights, and support retail clients with optimisation using DotActiv software.

2+ years in retail, strong communication, and data literacy are essential. The role offers opportunities to upskill, a clear career path, and exposure to leading retail

Qualifications

• Creative flair and ability to identify aesthetic/visual appeal.
• 2+ years of relevant retail experience.
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision making.
• English communication, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Create strategic assortment plans for categories.
• Design data-driven floor space plans.
• Plan and build data-driven shelf plans.
• Conduct floor and space plan analytical reviews.
• Develop optimised cluster plans per product category using the cluster optimizer.
• Analyse cluster plans to provide strategic client insights.
• Maximise category performance considering strategies and product financials.
• Support and guide retail customers as needed.

Skills

Creative flair

Strong interpersonal skills

MS Office

Verbal and written communication (Eng)

Team player

Organisational and prioritisation

Self-motivated and results oriented

Analytical skills

Brand representation

Education

Consumer Science, Business/Marketing or Supply Chain degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

DotActiv is hiring a Category Planner in Johannesburg, South Africa, to join our team delivering retail category management software and advisory services. You will create strategic assortment plans, design floor space plans, analyse data-driven insights, and support retail clients with optimisation using DotActiv software.

2+ years in retail, strong communication, and data literacy are essential. The role offers opportunities to upskill, a clear career path, and exposure to leading retail