Retail Category Planner

DotActiv; Alberton; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail solutions company in Alberton seeks a Category Planner to create strategic plans using innovative software. Responsibilities include designing floor space, analyzing cluster plans, and advising clients. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years in retail, strong analytical skills, and a degree in relevant fields. A competitive salary package of R12K-20K CTC is offered.

Benefits

Opportunities to upskill

Transparent job grading system

Tailored developmental path

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in the retail sector.
• Driver's license and own transport.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Creating strategic assortment plans using software.
• Designing data-driven shelf plans and conducting analytical reviews.
• Maximizing customer performance by analyzing data.

Skills

Creative flair and eye for visual appeal

Strong interpersonal skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Strong analytical skills

Team player

Education

Degree in Consumer Science, Business/Marketing, or Supply Chain

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 is ideal for individuals looking to pursue a career in the retail industry or those who value strategic planning, problem-solving, customer satisfaction, and working in an innovative environment.

Starting with a Cost to Company of between R12K-20K CTC per month, we seek candidates who value strategic planning, problem-solving, customer satisfaction, and an innovative work environment.

What would the job entail?

As a Category Planner at DotActiv, your responsibilities will include:

• Creating strategic assortment plans using DotActiv's Category Planning Software
• Designing data-driven floor space plans
• Planning and building data-driven shelf plans
• Conducting analytical reviews of floor and space plans
• Developing optimized cluster plans per product category using the cluster optimizer and maintenance tools in DotActiv software
• Analyzing cluster plans and profiling each cluster to provide strategic insights to clients
• Maximizing customer and category performance by considering category strategies, product financial performance, shopper psychology, and aesthetic appeal
• Supporting, advising, and guiding retail customers as needed

Requirements

• Creative flair and an eye for aesthetic/visual appeal
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in the retail sector
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Driver's license and own transport
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Team player with strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Self-motivated and results-oriented
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to apply data analysis techniques to business situations
• Ability to represent DotActiv as a brand specialist
• High level of internal client engagement
• Degree in Consumer Science, Business/Marketing, or Supply Chain is required

Benefits

Joining DotActiv as a Category Planner offers:

• A salary package between R12K-20K CTC, depending on experience
• Opportunities to upskill in relevant fields
• A transparent job grading system
• A tailored developmental path to track your progress