Audemars Piguet Product Lifecycle Specialist
- Location
- Le BrassusVaudSwitzerland
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Jun 10, 2026
About Audemars Piguet
The brand is a prestigious entity within the luxury fashion sector, renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship and innovative designs. As part of a leading global luxury group, it offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic and sophisticated environment.
Audemars Piguet seeks Product Lifecycle Specialist in Le Brassus. Lead end-of-life product management and supply chain optimization.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead the end-of-life product portfolio in alignment with industrial and commercial planning
- Ensure strict application of product end-of-life processes and protocols
- Monitor and optimize stock levels at end of production runs
- Propose adjustments to production and procurement plans to minimize surplus inventory
- Conduct impact analyses related to production changes within S&OP cycles
- Identify unplanned inventory and analyze root causes through source processes
- Define and recommend optimization, reduction, or redeployment actions for excess stock
- Coordinate implementation of validated redeployment plans across stakeholders
- Guarantee consistency between article lifecycle management, end-of-life protocols, and associated data quality
Qualifications
- Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Management, or Engineering
- Minimum 5 years of confirmed experience in production planning, supply chain, or product lifecycle management
- Experience in demanding industrial environments, preferably in horology or precision manufacturing
- Advanced proficiency with S&OP processes and production planning mechanisms
- Demonstrated expertise in product obsolescence management and product range transitions
- Proven analytical capabilities and aptitude for evaluating operational impact
- Advanced proficiency with ERP systems and Power BI
- Comfortable operating in cross-functional environments with diverse stakeholders
- Strong attention to detail, synthesis capability, and results-oriented mindset
- Fluent English proficiency
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years of confirmed experience in production planning, supply chain management, or product lifecycle management, ideally within a demanding industrial environment such as horology or luxury goods manufacturing.
Education
Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Management, or Engineering.
Workplace
This position is based in Le Brassus, Vaud, Switzerland.
Benefits
Health insurance coverage (basic and supplementary), 5 weeks of annual leave plus 2 additional weeks between Christmas and New Year through daily accumulation of additional minutes, contribution to sporting or cultural activities, remote work eligibility depending on role, company restaurant, advantageous occupational pension plan (LPP).
Culture
The brand fosters a culture of excellence and innovation, where creativity and individual contributions are highly valued. Employees are encouraged to pursue personal growth and are supported in their professional development within a collaborative and inclusive environment.
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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