Strategic Category Planner: Data-Driven Retail Growth

DotActiv (Pty) Ltd.; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 223,200 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

DotActiv (Pty) Ltd. in Sandton, South Africa, is seeking a Category Planner to join our team. You will be responsible for creating strategic assortment plans, data-driven floor space and shelf plans, and actionable insights for clients.

The role requires 2+ years in retail planning and a degree in Consumer Science, Business/Marketing or Supply Chain. Proficiency in MS Office and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in retail planning.
• Consumer Science, Business/Marketing or Supply Chain degree required.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Supporting, advising and guiding retail customers where required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team player

Organisational skills

Self-motivated

Education

Consumer Science/Business/Marketing or Supply Chain degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

DotActiv (Pty) Ltd. in Sandton, South Africa, is seeking a Category Planner to join our team. You will be responsible for creating strategic assortment plans, data-driven floor space and shelf plans, and actionable insights for clients.

The role requires 2+ years in retail planning and a degree in Consumer Science, Business/Marketing or Supply Chain. Proficiency in MS Office and strong communication skills are essential.