Strategic Retail Category Planner

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

Job summary

DotActiv is seeking a Category Planner in Cape Town. You will create strategic assortment plans, design data-driven floor space plans, and build shelf plans to optimise product visibility and sales.

You will analyse cluster data to deliver actionable insights to clients and support retail customers in achieving category goals. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in retail, strong analytical skills, and a degree in Consumer Science, Business/Marketing, or Supply Chain.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in the Retail Sector.
• Must have strong analytical skills and be able to use data analysis techniques in business decisions.
• Must have a Consumer Science, Business/Marketing or Supply Chain related degree.

Responsibilities

• Create strategic assortment plans.
• Design data-driven floor space plans.
• Plan and build data-driven shelf plans.
• Conduct floor and space plan analyses.
• Develop optimized cluster plans using the cluster tool.
• Analyze cluster plans to deliver insights to clients.
• Maximise category performance through strategy and plans.
• Support and advise retail customers.

Skills

Creative flair

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Driver's license

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team player

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Brand representation

Client engagement

Education

Consumer Science, Business/Marketing or Supply Chain degree

Tools

DotActiv software

Job description

DotActiv is seeking a Category Planner in Cape Town. You will create strategic assortment plans, design data-driven floor space plans, and build shelf plans to optimise product visibility and sales.

You will analyse cluster data to deliver actionable insights to clients and support retail customers in achieving category goals. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in retail, strong analytical skills, and a degree in Consumer Science, Business/Marketing, or Supply Chain.