Montblanc Manager End of Lifecycle Management
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
About Montblanc
Montblanc is a global maison renowned for uniting fine craftsmanship, innovation, and timeless elegance across writing instruments, leather goods, watches, accessories, and new technologies. Founded in 1906 and inspired by the spirit of exploration and mastery, the brand offers employees the opportunity to contribute to a heritage of excellence while shaping contemporary luxury experiences for discerning clients worldwide. As an employer, Montblanc values precision, creativity, service excellence, and an entrepreneurial mindset, fostering an international environment where talent can grow across retail, design, manufacturing, marketing, and corporate functions. Its teams are united by a commitment to quality, cultural refinement, and meaningful client relationships.
Montblanc Hamburg: Manager End of Lifecycle Management—lead global outlet strategy, inventory optimization, and product lifecycle management for luxury goods.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop and refine global Outlet strategy, streamline Special Sales processes, and create innovative, sustainable solutions for end-of-lifecycle products
- Oversee Outlet classification for discontinued products, manage phase-out lists, validate discount and stock requests, and coordinate cross-market stock rebalancing with Supply Chain teams
- Lead dedicated market calls across Europe, Americas, UAE, North and South Asia to drive KPI achievement through allocation strategies, pricing and promotional actions, and process alignment
- Develop and maintain Looker dashboards, perform Pareto analyses to identify bestselling versus slow-moving inventory, and deliver data-driven insights to Finance, Supply Chain, and Commercial stakeholders
- Share end-of-lifecycle expertise across departments, train global markets on phase-out management protocols, and onboard new colleagues into EOL processes
Qualifications
- Professional experience in Sales Merchandising, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, or Commercial Analysis
- Demonstrated proficiency in reporting and warehouse management tools, specifically Looker, SAP Warehouse Management, and advanced Excel
- Deep understanding of stock distribution logic, global storage structures, pricing dynamics, and discount mechanics
- Strong analytical and data-driven mindset with proven ability to translate quantitative insights into practical business solutions
- Excellent cross-functional communication skills, lateral leadership competencies, and demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across departments
Skills
Experience
Professional experience in Sales Merchandising, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, or Commercial Analysis within the luxury goods or retail sector is required. Candidates should demonstrate a track record of developing pro-active strategies for product lifecycle management, managing global stakeholder relationships across multiple regions, and implementing data-driven solutions in complex commercial environments.
Education
Tertiary education in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related discipline is preferred, though extensive professional experience in equivalent roles may be considered.
Workplace
This position is based in Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany.
Benefits
Flexible working hours, on-site canteen and café, laundry service, company sports and health programs, subsidized Urban Sports membership, subsidized public transport (HVV-ProfiTicket), employee parking and electric vehicle charging stations, special employee discounts on Montblanc and group brand products, employee benefits portal, 30 days' annual holiday, regular employee events, and various further training opportunities.
Culture
Montblanc fosters a refined, international workplace culture rooted in craftsmanship, heritage, and a commitment to timeless innovation. As an employer, it values meticulous attention to detail, collaborative excellence, and the personal development of teams who bring its luxury writing instruments, leather goods, watches, and accessories to life.
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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