Strategic Retail Category Planner | Data-Driven Growth

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

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.