Retail Category Planner

DotActiv; Sol Plaatje Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail technology company in South Africa seeks a Category Planner to create strategic assortment and floor space plans. The role requires a degree in Consumer Science or related fields, along with strong analytical and communication skills. A starting salary of R25,000 - R35,000 per month is offered, along with opportunities for upskilling and a transparent job grading system.

Benefits

Upskilling opportunities

Transparent job grading system

Tailored developmental path

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in the Retail Sector.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to apply data analysis techniques to business situations.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Create strategic assortment plans.
• Design data-driven floor space plans.
• Maximize customer and category performance.

Skills

Creative flair

Strong interpersonal skills

Data analysis techniques

Strong verbal and written communication (English)

Team player

Organizational skills

Education

Consumer Science, Business/Marketing, or Supply Chain related degree

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 seeking a career in the retail industry, or those who value strategic planning, problem solving, customer satisfaction, and working in an innovative environment.

With a starting Cost to Company of between R25 000 - R35 000 per month, we are 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:

• 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 optimized cluster plans per product category using the cluster optimizer and maintenance tools in the DotActiv software;
• Analyzing the cluster plan and profiling each cluster to deliver strategic insights to clients;
• Maximizing 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.

Requirements

• Creative flair and ability to identify aesthetic/visual appeal;
• 2+ years of relevant experience in the Retail Sector;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Computer literacy in MS Office;
• Driver's license and own transport;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (English);
• Team player;
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills;
• Self-motivated and results-oriented;
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to apply data analysis techniques to business situations;
• High capacity to represent the DotActiv brand as a specialist;
• High degree of internal client engagement;
• Consumer Science, Business/Marketing, or Supply Chain related degree is a must.

Benefits

Here's what you can expect from DotActiv when joining as a Category Planner:

• A Cost to Company between R25 000 - R35 000 depending on experience;
• Opportunities to upskill in areas that add value to your role;
• A transparent job grading system; and
• A developmental path tailored to your circumstances to track your progress.