Tactical planning is generally done by division managers and is considered mid level planning. The planning is usually for a $12-24$ month time period. The division managers job is to create a plan the will help them attain the company's goals in its strategic plans. Securing locations or finding better vendors are some things someone would focus on during tactical planning. Operational planning focuses more on the day to day operations. These plans are usually visited monthly to quarterly. This is usually a store or department manager job. Operational planning is making sure you have the inventory and supplies needed on hand, as well as enough employees scheduled to help with customer service. By making sure to have proper inventory and scheduling, it can allow you to make the sales and profit needed to attain the overall strategic goal. There are many differences between tactical and operational planning, but overall they have the same goal, the want to contribute to attaining the strategic plan.

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