Graduate Planner

Summary

The job is for a Graduate Planner at DotActiv in the retail technology sector. The role involves 3 months of learning about category management and software followed by deployment to customer accounts. Candidates should have a Consumer Science, Commerce degree or similar, good English skills, computer literacy, and specific soft skills.

Requirements

• A Consumer Science, Commerce degree or similar degree at a recognised and accredited university
• Good understanding of English (You must be able to speak, read and write at a business proficiency level)
• Computer literate with special attention to: Intermediate MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Google G-Suite/Google Docs for business
• Understand the computer packages and systems currently used by DotActiv and customers (training will be provided)
• A valid driver’s licence and vehicle is a requirement for this role as you may be required to travel on-site to meet with clients
• A working laptop - It is important that your laptop has Windows as our software is not supported with Mac PCs

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 is advantageous

Benefits

• We will invest deeply in your learning and development
• You’ll receive a Cost to Company of R10k
• Dedicated focus to learning for about 3 months
• Upon passing your interaction exam and course assessments you will be deployed as a Category Planner
• Salary review after your deployment has been proven to be successful
• You’ll have the opportunity to upskill yourself in any field that adds value to your current position
• We offer you a transparent job grading system
• We offer you a developmental path specific to your circumstances, allowing you to track your progress