Retail Category Planner

DotActiv; Sol Plaatje Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 223,000 - 279,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

COC R20k–R25k per month

Upskilling opportunities

Transparent job grading

Development path

Job summary

DotActiv is hiring a Category Planner in South Africa to design and optimise category plans using DotActiv software. You will develop assortment and space plans, analyse performance data, and provide strategic insights to retail clients.

Requirements include a relevant degree, 2+ years in retail, strong English communication, and good analytical skills. A driver’s licence and own transport are preferred. The role includes growth, grading transparency, and a development path.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in retail or equivalent
• Experience with category planning or data-driven analysis preferred
• Must be able to communicate clearly in English

Responsibilities

• Create strategic assortment plans
• 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
• Utilise DotActiv software tools for planning and maintenance
• Analyse cluster plans to deliver client insights
• Support and guide retail customers as required

Skills

Communication (English)

Analytical skills

Team player

Organisational skills

Self-motivated

Data analysis

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Consumer Science / Business/Marketing / 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 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 R20 000 - R25 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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

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 R20 000 - R25 000 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