Officer/ Senior Officer – Category Planning

Job Description

Title: Officer/ Senior Officer – Category Planning

Company Name: Alfamart Trading Bangladesh Ltd.

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 1 year
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Retail Store, Chain shop, Super store

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.

• At least 1 year
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Retail Store, Chain shop, Super store

• Fluent in both written and spoken English is a must.

• Understanding of the Local Bangladesh Market.

• Understanding of retail display standards and customer behavior.

• Experience with Modern Distribution & Retail Systems in Bangladesh.

• Familiar with promotion channels: mobile SMS blasts, billboards, community events.

• Ability to multitask and manage timelines under tight project deadlines.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Alfamart, a leading international convenience store chain and one of the largest in its home country, is successfully operating in Bangladesh and expanding its retail footprint.

We are seeking a competent Officer/Senior Officer – Category Planning to support category planning functions in collaboration with the international project team and local stakeholders. The role involves assisting in assortment planning, planogram execution, sales and margin analysis, and merchandising optimization to enhance in-store customer experience and operational efficiency.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing multinational retail operation and play a key role in shaping the customer shopping experience.

Job Purpose

The Officer/Senior Officer – Category Planning is responsible for supporting planogram analysis and product placement strategies to maximize sales performance and profitability. The role ensures practical and customer-friendly product displays aligned with merchandising standards and market trends. By assisting category planning initiatives, the officer contributes to improved product visibility, operational execution, and customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in analyzing product placement and display capacity for new and existing products in stores.

• Support data accuracy and system entries in line with merchandising standards.

• Contribute to rack layouts and planogram execution based on store formats and display guidelines.

• Assist in space allocation analysis to optimize shelf utilization and product visibility.

• Conduct regular updates of product classifications and layout changes to enhance sales effectiveness.

• Support historical sales analysis to provide insights for merchandising and category strategies.

• Assist in inventory monitoring to maintain optimal stock availability.

• Coordinate with promotions and merchandising teams for timely updates on product displays and promotional executions.