Retail Category Planner

Dotactiv; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retail solutions is seeking a Category Planner to enhance customer performance through strategic planning and data analysis. The role involves utilizing specialized software to develop assortment and floor plans, ensuring a positive shopping experience for consumers. Ideal candidates possess a relevant degree and 2+ years of retail experience, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

Opportunities to upskill

Transparent job grading system

Tailored developmental path

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in the retail sector.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Create strategic assortment plans using DotActiv's software.
• Design data-driven floor space and shelf plans.
• Conduct analytical reviews of plans and provide insight.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

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

Tools

MS Office

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

We offer a starting Cost to Company of between R12,000 and R20,000 per month. We are seeking 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, your responsibilities would include:

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

Ideal candidates should possess:

• 2+ years of relevant experience in the retail sector
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Computer literacy, including MS Office
• A valid driver's license and own transport
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Team player mentality
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Self-motivated and results-oriented attitude
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to apply data analysis techniques to business situations
• The ability to represent the DotActiv brand as a specialist and engage internally with clients
• A degree in Consumer Science, Business, Marketing, or Supply Chain

What to expect from DotActiv:

• A monthly Cost to Company between R12,000 and R20,000, depending on experience
• Opportunities to upskill in areas relevant to your role
• A transparent job grading system
• A developmental path tailored to your circumstances to track your progress