Karolin Bensemann-Schönfelder
North Vancouver
Summary
Innovative and analytical professional with a passion for fashion, production, and sourcing. Skilled in cost optimization, supplier management, and maintaining high-quality standards. Recognized as a results-driven team player who builds strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders to support business success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista
Revolver Coffee Inc.
04.2023 - Current
- Enhanced product presentation and promoted sales by restocking display cases and retail shelves.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, resolving issues efficiently to build customer loyalty.
- Contributed to a positive team environment through effective collaboration and communication.
- Balanced front-of-house and back-of-house responsibilities during peak periods with efficient time management.
Senior Specialist Buying
Tom Tailor GmbH
03.2020 - 02.2023
- Managed procurement for light woven articles, ensuring quality, timely delivery, and alignment with margin goals while mitigating supply chain risks.
- Led sourcing efforts and collaborated with the Design team to develop concepts, optimizing price, performance, and sustainability.
- Oversaw capacity planning, production monitoring, and procurement processes to enhance efficiency and meet business objectives.
- Maintained product data in PLM, created orders in SAP, and developed SOPs as the PLM key user.
- Handled claims management and supplier performance reviews to foster strong partnerships and drive continuous improvement.
- Successfully planned and executed 40 collections, contributing to key meetings and achieving a purchasing value of CAD 7.07M for 825,215 units in 2022.
- Supervised and mentored trainees, supporting professional development.
Specialist Buying
Junior Fashion GmbH
06.2018 - 02.2020
- Managed procurement for woven and circular knit, ensuring adherence to business objectives.
- Led supplier negotiations and optimized order placements, balancing quality standards, margins, and risk mitigation.
- Collaborated with the Design team to source materials and develop product concepts.
- Consistently achieved contribution margin and delivery targets, ensuring profitability and timely availability.
- Sourced new suppliers and materials to drive price-performance optimization while maintaining high quality standards.
Junior Specialist Buying
Junior Fashion GmbH
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Responsibilities for this position were the same as those held at Tom Tailor GmbH (outlined below).
Junior Specialist Buying
Tom Tailor GmbH
02.2017 - 05.2017
- Collaborated closely with buyers to support procurement activities and strategic decision-making.
- Prepared materials and actively participated in meetings, contributing to the collection development process and effective decision-making.
- Maintained effective communication with suppliers across Asia, fostering strong partnerships and ensuring smooth workflows.
- Managed the sample ordering process, ensuring timely and accurate procurement.
- Managed order entry and system updates in SAP, ensuring data accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency. Assisted category management with meeting coordination, collection updates for the sales team, and preparing meeting minutes.
Apprentice Industrial Management Assistant
Tom Tailor GmbH
08.2014 - 01.2017
Education
Vocational Diploma - Industrial Business Management
Vocational School For Economy Hamburg-Eimsbüttel
Hamburg, Germany01-2017
Skills
- Over 8 years of fashion industry experience
- Skilled negotiator
- Creative problem solver
- Adaptable in a fast-paced environments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in German (native language) and English (second language)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, SAP (ERP) and Centric 8 (PLM)
- Teamplayer
Timeline
Barista
Revolver Coffee Inc.
04.2023 - Current
Senior Specialist Buying
Tom Tailor GmbH
03.2020 - 02.2023
Specialist Buying
Junior Fashion GmbH
06.2018 - 02.2020
Junior Specialist Buying
Junior Fashion GmbH
06.2017 - 05.2018
Junior Specialist Buying
Tom Tailor GmbH
02.2017 - 05.2017
Apprentice Industrial Management Assistant
Tom Tailor GmbH
08.2014 - 01.2017
Vocational Diploma - Industrial Business Management
Vocational School For Economy Hamburg-Eimsbüttel
Similar Profiles
Jaspreet WaraichJaspreet Waraich
Warehouse Lead at Revolver Marketing GroupWarehouse Lead at Revolver Marketing Group
Tyler TownsendTyler Townsend
Brand Activation Manager at Revolver BrewingBrand Activation Manager at Revolver Brewing
Joshua Marc SunglaoJoshua Marc Sunglao
PA(Production Assistant)/Grip Department at Revolver FilmsPA(Production Assistant)/Grip Department at Revolver Films