Senior Manager Merchandising Planning (m/f/d)

Senior Manager Merchandising Planning (m/f/d)

A full-time position at our Headquarters in Hamburg starting 1st September 2026.

What we create goes beyond conventional luxury. We make products for people who follow their passions, accomplish things and wish to leave a lasting legacy. We achieve this because we employ people who are just like that, who let their passions merge with ours.

"Become Montblanc's Merchandise Planning expert! You'll drive data, numerical, and systems aspects, collaborating with HQ and market teams. Shape product categories by leading financial year and seasonal sales planning, conducting insightful analysis, and masterfully re-forecasting trends to directly influence strategic decisions and deliver significant business impact."

Christine Evans – Head of Merchandising

Responsibilities

• Own the numerical aspects of Merchandising, contribute to the fulfillment of the Business Strategy, in collaboration with Sales, Finance and Demand Planning in priority.
• Act as the spokesperson for Merchandising on Merchandise Planning topics, analyzing, explaining and informing about product performance in terms of historical trends and future forecasts.
• Propose targets for Novelty planning by Category/Region/Channel for the Showroom buying periods; work closely with HQ and Regional Merchandisers to ensure good control of the numbers to realize sales opportunities while minimizing stock risk.
• Continuously review Merchandising processes and tools to meet changing business needs.
• Support the Merchandising Director with analysis for meeting preparation, projects, KPI setting, etc.
• Support the HQ Merchandisers with 360 views of the business and the part their Category plays in it.
• Manage, train and develop direct reports.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business or STEM subject or a comparable qualification.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Expertise in quantitative analysis (Looker background is not a must but a plus) with a proven ability to work with large amounts of numbers and data accurately.
• Detail-oriented, structured, superb attention to detail, organized and process-oriented.
• Effective communicator with the ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Fluent in English. German is an advantage.
• Good understanding of the Luxury industry is a plus.

In a culture that…

• has combined tradition with a pioneering spirit for over 100 years
• extends its innovative approach far beyond product development
• brings together individuality, enthusiasm and the joy of creativity
• is cosmopolitan, vibrant and diverse
• invites you to go above and beyond as part of a team
• is willing to allow you to develop it, shape it and leave your mark on it

In return, you’ll get…

• an international environment and good development opportunities
• flexible working hours
• site services such as: Canteen, on-site café and laundry service
• company sports and other health programs
• discounted Urban Sports membershipa subsidized ticket for local public transport (HVV-ProfiTicket)
• an employee car park and free charging stations for electric vehicles
• special conditions on Montblanc products and products from other Group brands
• employee benefits portals
• 30 days' holiday
• regular events for employees
• various further training opportunities

In short: Indulge your passions based on your talents and abilities in an inspiring and diverse culture that is characterised by employee recognition and support. Experience all this with us.