Retail Category Planner

DotActiv (Pty) Ltd.; Alberton; On-site; ZAR 134,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transparent job grading system

Upskill opportunities

Developmental path tailored to you

Job summary

DotActiv is seeking a Category Planner in Alberton to drive data-driven category planning and strategic assortment development. You will design floor space plans, build shelf layouts, and analyze cluster performance to deliver actionable insights for retailers. A focus on data, visuals, and client engagement shapes the daily work.

Applicants should have 2+ years in retail, a related degree, strong analytical skills, and proficient MS Office usage. Driver’s license and own transport are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in the Retail sector.
• Must hold a related degree.
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven mindset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Driver’s license and own transport.
• Proficient in MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Create strategic assortment plans.
• Design data-driven floor space plans.
• Plan and build data-driven shelf plans.
• Conduct floor and space plan analyses.
• Develop optimized cluster plans per category.
• Analyze cluster plans and provide client insights.
• Support and guide retail customers.

Skills

Analytical skills

MS Office

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Organisational skills

Self-motivated

Retail experience

Driver's license

Education

Business/Marketing degree

Supply Chain degree

Job description

At DotActiv, we pride ourselves on providing the South African retail market with high-quality category management software and advisory services aimed at making in-store shopping an all-round better experience. The purpose of our existence is: “To accelerate the world’s transition to retail sustainability through category management that simultaneously delivers remarkable performance, exceptional shopping experiences and meaningful strides towards sustainability.”

This dynamic role will be perfect for an individual who is looking to pursue a career within the retail industry or someone who values strategic planning and problem solving, customer satisfaction, and working in an innovative environment.

With a starting Cost to Company of between R12 000 and R20 000 per month, we're looking for people who value strategic planning, problem-solving, customer satisfaction and working in an innovative environment.

What would the job entail?

As a Category Planner at DotActiv you would be responsible for :

(By utilising DotActiv’s Category Planning Software)

• Creating strategic assortment plans;
• Designing data-driven floor space plans;
• Planning and building data-driven shelf plans;
• Conducting floor and space plan analytical reviews;
• Developing optimised cluster plans per product category using the cluster
• optimizer and maintenance tools in the DotActiv software;
• Analysing the cluster plan and profiling each cluster to deliver strategic insights to clients;
• Maximising customer and category performance by considering category strategies and plans, product financial performance, shopper psychology and aesthetic appeal; and
• Supporting, advising and guiding retail customers where required.

• Creative flair and ability to identify aesthetic/visual appeal.
• 2+ years of similar and relevant experience in the Retail Sector
• Strong Interpersonal Skills.
• Computer Literacy - MS Office.
• Driver’s license and own transport.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (English).
• Team player.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Self-motivated and results oriented.
• Must have strong analytical skills and be able to use data analysis techniques and how to apply these to business situations;
• You must have a high capacity to represent the DotActiv brand as a specialist;
• You must have a high degree of internal client engagement;
• Consumer Science, Business/Marketing or Supply Chain related degree is a must.

Here’s what you can expect from DotActiv when joining the team as a Category Planner.

• You’ll receive a Cost to Company of between R12k and R20k depending on your experience;
• You’ll have the opportunity to upskill yourself in any field that adds value to your current position;
• We offer you a transparent job grading system; and
• We offer you a developmental path specific to your circumstances, allowing you to track your progress.