Danielle Nelson Email & Phone Number

Washington, DC, US

• Evaluate and improve procurement practices with focus on sourcing managed categories, budgeting and forecasting portfolio representing $65 million in spend.
• Negotiate supplier agreements that deliver value while aligning with organizational goals
• Manage supplier relationships via business planning to ensure contract compliance, growth opportunities and cost reduction
• Analyze competitive bids and proposals including RFP process, financial analysis, and solicit input from internal customers

Bethesda, MD

• Managed material and service procurement process including owner communication, contract execution,forecasting, issue resolution and successful project completion
• Partnered with vendors and contractors to ensure project schedule and budgets were achieved
• Created project quotations, submitted to clients for approval and executed sales contract
• Obtained appropriate design/drawing approvals, samples and seaming diagrams and ensure adherence to code requirements

Bethesda, MD

 Conducts relevant spatial analysis for new stores and existing store re-developments Prepare store layouts to reflect clear category/subcategory and store feature delineation using AutoCAD 2015 Supports the Space Planning Manager at the development forum with presentations on space investment and reduction proposals along with flow recommendations.

Bethesda, MD

 Ensured appropriate stock levels maintained on active assortment based on inventory and weeks of supply goals Reviewed seasonal business trends and made recommendations for adjusting replenishment parameters Developed sales and inventory projections for quarterly promotional programs; representing $4 million annually Analyzed monthly business.