Graduate Planner

Summary

DotActiv is hiring graduates with little to no work experience for a dedicated learning program focused on category management and retail technology. After completing training, graduates will be deployed as Category Planners and will be responsible for creating strategic assortment plans, designing data-driven floor space plans, and building ranging reports. A degree in Consumer Science or Commerce is required, along with excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills. Benefits include a Cost to Company of R10k, dedicated focus on learning, salary review after deployment, opportunities for upskilling, and a transparent job grading system.

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 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 on 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