Retail Category Planner

DotActiv

. Create strategic assortment plans using DotActiv’s Category Planning Software .

Posted 10/3/2026full-timeAlberton • South AfricaJuniorMid-Level💰 ZAR 12,000 - ZAR 20,000 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in creating strategic assortment and floor space plans using DotActiv’s Category Planning Software, while leveraging data analysis techniques to optimize product category performance and enhance customer engagement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

DotActiv Category Planning SoftwareData Analysis TechniquesRetail Sector ExperienceConsumer Science DegreeStrong Interpersonal Skills

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Hard Skills

Data-Driven Floor Space PlansShelf Plan DevelopmentCluster Plan AnalysisAnalytical ReviewsCategory Strategy Development

Soft Skills

Creative FlairStrong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationOrganisational SkillsTeam Player

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeCluster OptimizerMaintenance Tools

Industry Keywords

Retail SectorAesthetic AppealShopper PsychologyProduct Financial PerformanceClient Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create strategic assortment plans using DotActiv’s Category Planning Software
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 using the cluster optimizer and maintenance tools in DotActiv software
Analyse cluster plans and profile each cluster to deliver strategic insights to clients
Maximise customer and category performance by considering category strategies and plans, product financial performance, shopper psychology and aesthetic appeal
Support, advise and guide retail customers where required

Requirements

What you’ll need

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, including MS Office
Driver’s license and own transport
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
Team player
Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
Self-motivated and results oriented
Strong analytical skills and ability to use data analysis techniques and apply them 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Cost to Company of between R12k and R20k depending on experience
Opportunity to upskill yourself in any field that adds value to your current position
Transparent job grading system
Developmental path specific to your circumstances, allowing you to track your progress