Graduate Planner

Summary

DotActiv is hiring graduates with little to no work experience for a 3-month intensive category planning learning program. After completion of training, graduates will be deployed as Category Planners and will receive a salary review. The role involves creating strategic assortment plans, designing data-driven floor space plans, and building data-driven shelf plans among other responsibilities. A Consumer Science, Commerce degree or similar is required, along with excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills.

Requirements

• A Consumer Science, Commerce degree or similar degree at a recognised and accredited university
• Good understanding of English (speak, read and write at a business proficiency level)
• Valid driver’s licence and vehicle
• Working laptop with Windows operating system
• Computer literate with intermediate MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google G-Suite/Google Docs for business

Responsibilities

• Create strategic assortment plans
• Design data-driven floor space plans
• Plan and build data-driven shelf plans
• Conduct floor and space plan analytical reviews
• Build ranging reports and category analytical reviews

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a retail or service environment

Benefits

• Cost to Company of R10k
• Dedicated focus to learning for about 3 months
• Opportunity to upskill in any field that adds value to the current position
• Transparent job grading system
• Developmental path specific to individual circumstances