Retail Category Planner

At Dot. Activ, 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 Dot. Activ you would be responsible for : (By utilising Dot. Activ’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 Dot. Activ 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 Dot. Activ 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 Dot. Activ 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.