Retail Category Planner - Johannesburg, Gauteng

In brief

Overview This role is for a Retail Category Planner at DotActiv in Johannesburg, Gauteng. It is designed for individuals seeking a career in the retail industry or those who value strategic planning, problem-solving, customer satisfaction, and working in an innovative environment. The position offers a Cost to Company salary ranging from R12,000 to R20,000 per month, depending on experience. What you will do As a Category Planner at DotActiv, utilising DotActiv's Category Planning Software, you will be responsible for: * 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 (from the original advert) * 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 * High capacity to represent the DotActiv brand as a specialist * High degree of internal client engagement * Consumer Science, Business/Marketing or Supply Chain related degree is a must Who should apply This dynamic role is ideal for an individual looking to pursue a career within the retail industry or someone who values strategic planning, problem-solving, customer satisfaction, and working in an innovative environment. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/retail-category-planner-johannesburg-gauteng-dotactiv Source: myjobmag

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