- Location
- One Marcus Square, 1618 Main St (View map)Dallas, TX 75201USA
- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $59,000–79,000/year
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Posted
- Nov 4, 2026
About Neiman Marcus
Neiman Marcus is an established U.S. luxury department store renowned for a curated assortment of high-end fashion, accessories and lifestyle products and for creating exceptional customer experiences. The brand is positioned within the Saks Global portfolio and is recognized for elevated in-store activations, exclusive events and a service-led retail philosophy.
Neiman Marcus is hiring an Assistant Planner in Dallas, Texas, to support pre-season and in-season planning, buying, financial plans, assortments, OTB forecasts, and merchandise analysis. The role works across buying, planning, category growth, and store allocation teams; the annual salary range is $59,000–$79,000, with actual starting pay based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support planning and buying teams during pre-season and in-season planning processes.
- Work with the Planner to achieve sales and profit objectives for merchandise categories in conjunction with one or more buying teams.
- Support the Planner in developing and executing financial plans, assortments, and buy plans.
- Support the buying team with Open to Buy (OTB), receipt management, market preparation, and ad hoc merchandise analysis.
- Support monthly OTB forecasts and presentations.
- Assist the Planner in developing pre-season sales, profit, and inventory targets, and identify in-season opportunities and liabilities.
- Maintain daily and weekly reports for the merchant team.
- Analyze business regularly at vendor, product-category, and classification levels, and make recommendations to drive the business.
- Develop and maintain vendor relationships to align on business goals and needs.
- Work effectively with Buying, Planning, Category Growth, and Store Allocation teams.
- Prepare pre-market buy recommendations on style breadth and unit depth by vendor and channel.
- Assume progressively greater responsibility and ownership of a portion of the business as the role develops.
Qualifications
- Post-secondary education or equivalent retail experience.
- At least 1–2 years of experience in buying, planning, or allocation.
- Fundamental understanding of retail mathematics and inventory management.
- Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
- Familiarity with merchandising systems.
- Natural problem-solving ability with a financial and analytical perspective.
- Resourcefulness, proactivity, and a solution-oriented approach.
- Attention to detail.
- Experience working across multiple functions to gather perspectives and solve problems.
Skills
Experience
At least 1–2 years in buying, planning, or allocation.
Education
Post-secondary education or commensurate retail experience.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Dallas, Texas, USA.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 59,000 to USD 79,000 per annum.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; basic and supplemental life insurance; disability insurance; voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance; employee discount; career advancement opportunities.
Culture
Neiman Marcus emphasizes an elevated, customer-centric retail culture where meticulous service and attention to detail define the in-store experience. The retailer promotes a collaborative environment with clear pathways for career progression across retail, distribution, digital and corporate functions.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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