• 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

• A Consumer Science or Commerce degree or similar degree at a recognised and accredited university;
• A good understanding of English (You must be able to speak, read and write at a business proficiency level); and
• While not required, 1 to 2 years of experience in a retail environment is advantageous.
• A valid drivers licence and vehicle are a requirement for this role as you may be required to travel on-site to meet with clients.
• A working laptop – It is important that your laptop has Windows as our software is not supported with Mac PCs. Here is an article about the requirements needed to run the DotActiv software. We do offer a laptop allowance, included in the CTC.

• General retail business experience within a retail environment;
• Understand the principles of category management and more specifically clustering and assortment planning (beneficial);
• Understand the process of space planning and how this connects to clustering and assortment planning (beneficial);
• Understand merchandising principles and techniques (beneficial);
• Have the necessary product knowledge and understand product ranges.
• Computer literate with special attention to:
• Intermediate MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Google G-Suite / Google Docs for business;
• Understand the computer packages and systems currently used by DotActiv and customers (training will be provided).

• You must have excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Must have strong analytical skills and be able to use data analysis techniques and how to apply these to business situations;
• You must have excellent interpersonal skills;
• You must have a high capacity to represent the DotActiv brand as a specialist;
• You must have a high degree of internal client engagement;
• You must have the ability to multitask and work cross-functionally;
• You must be able to remain attentive in an often busy environment;
• You must be naturally calm while still having a strong sense of urgency and be focused (Detail-oriented);
• You must be a team player;
• You must be versatile enough if participation in other types of activities is required; and
• Must be adaptable to change as different product categories present different challenges and opportunities.

Benefits

• Youll receive a Cost to Company of between R15k and R20k, depending on your qualifications and experience;
• Youll receive guidance, support and training from your line manager to ensure that you succeed as a category planner and can grow in your career at DotActiv;
• 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.

Category Planner position available in Gauteng, Randburg. This job position was posted by DotActiv (Pty) Ltd. The job has been posted as a premium ad on 2025-03-22 at 15:11:16 in the Logistics category