Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Responsible for operational and strategic procurement activities within the jewelry manufacturing division of Christian Dior Couture. Managing international suppliers, coordinating forecasts and delivery schedules, and ensuring material availability for production. Acting as the main point of contact for strategic suppliers while supporting cross-functional procurement projects and production launches. Additional responsibilities include customs compliance, sustainability reporting, supplier coordination and the continuous optimization of procurement and material flow processes. Key areas: • Procurement & Purchasing • Supplier Management • Material Availability & Forecasting • Project Coordination • Production Supply • Customs & Compliance • SAP MM
Responsible for the purchasing and sale of precious metals (gold, silver, platinum and palladium), luxury jewelry, luxury watches and diamonds. Managed customer relationships, valuation processes and commercial transactions while supporting e-commerce operations and online sales channels. Key responsibilities included precious metals trading, jewelry and watch procurement, inventory management, customer consulting and the administration of online retail platforms.
Contemporary artist specializing in figurative painting and drawing Portfolio: www.lennartborkenstein.de