They need each other like cogs in a wheel. The Planner on the other hand manages and drives the department by location. The Planner partners with the buyer to recommend purchases, key items etc., in order to maximize the individual successes of each store. The Planner works as an advocate for the store so that they receive the right merchandise, in the right quantities, at the right time. Planners tools include, excel spreadsheets, client server applications and mainframe applications.
Planners also travel with buyers to market, visit stores and shop the competition.
The Planning organization is a dynamic, team oriented group, working together and playing together. If this sounds like a career that interests you check out our career paths and job descriptions for planning. It may also be helpful to review a representation of our planning training curriculum . Listen to what Ben has to say about why he chose to pursue a career in planning. You may also want to hear from other executives that have selected planning as a career by visiting the Our People section.