Retail Category Planner - Alberton, Gauteng

In brief

**Overview** This position is for a Retail Category Planner at DotActiv, located in Alberton, Gauteng. The role is described as dynamic and suitable for individuals interested in a career within the retail industry or those who value strategic planning, problem-solving, customer satisfaction, and working in an innovative environment. The starting Cost to Company for this role is between R12,000 and R20,000 per month. **What you will do** As a Category Planner at DotActiv, you will be responsible for: * Creating strategic assortment plans using DotActiv's Category Planning Software. * Designing data-driven floor space plans using DotActiv's Category Planning Software. * Planning and building data-driven shelf plans using DotActiv's Category Planning Software. * 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. * 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 role is suitable for an individual who is looking to pursue a career within the retail industry. It is also ideal for 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-alberton-gauteng-dotactiv Source: myjobmag

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