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Danielle James

Summary

Strategic and self-motivated professional with a proven track record in multi-million dollar procurement and business marketing. Experienced in leveraging strong business principles to develop operational strategies that drive new business capabilities and market opportunities. Seeking a role focused on business critical projects aimed at enhancing customer satisfaction and increasing overall business value.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Stream Lead

Nestle Purina Pet Care
10.2023 - Current
  • Successful Implementation of Companywide Planning Program: Spearheaded the end-to-end management of a new companywide planning program, ensuring seamless integration and alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
  • Training Material Development: Developed comprehensive training materials and Road Maps to facilitate the smooth roll-out and adoption of the program, enabling teams to effectively understand and utilize program functionalities.
  • Strategic Program Branding: Utilized creative skills to design a captivating program logo, effectively branding and enhancing program visibility, recognition, and engagement among stakeholders and team members.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle to gather requirements, address challenges, and ensure successful execution and adoption of the planning program.


Marketing Services Sr. Business Partner

Nestle Purina Pet Care
10.2019 - 01.2024
  • Strategic Management of Purina Pet Care Brands: Oversaw the Insights, Promotions, PR, Content, Experiential, Shopper, and Fulfillment categories across 17 Purina Pet Care Brands, ensuring alignment with company objectives and market trends.
  • Standardized RFP/RFI Process Implementation: Successfully implemented a standardized Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Information (RFI) process for Indirect purchasing, streamlining vendor selection and negotiation procedures.
  • Cost Savings Leadership: Led over 45 RFP processes, resulting in ~ $60 million in cost savings and avoidance through effective negotiation and vendor management strategies.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strategically collaborated with cross-functional teams including Legal, Finance, and Marketing to ensure supply chain integrity, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance across all sourcing activities.
  • Stakeholder Relationship Management: Developed and maintained strong relationships with stakeholders and external agencies, fostering innovation, diversity, and digital advancement within sourcing operations. Additionally, managed a team of offshore buyers, providing leadership and guidance to ensure efficient and effective sourcing operations.

Procurement Specialist/Marketing Apprentice

Nestle Purina Pet Care
11.2017 - 10.2019
  • Strategic Procurement Management: Strategically managed over 14 raw ingredient and flexible packaging categories totaling over $800 million in spend, ensuring continuity of supply for 22 nationwide manufacturing plants.
  • Sales Forecasting and Customer Fulfillment: Developed and monitored bi-weekly sales forecast reports, implementing companywide to successfully meet customer fulfillment targets and optimize inventory management.
  • Tactical Problem Solving: Demonstrated tactical problem-solving skills during critical situations such as Government-led Anti-Dumping investigations, Force Majeure events with key suppliers, and navigating the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on global supply chains.
  • Vendor Management Excellence: Successfully managed Vendor Management System (VMS) activities for the Procurement and Co-Manufacturing departments, fostering strong relationships with vendors and ensuring efficient procurement processes.
  • Strategic Sourcing and Cost Savings Initiatives: Developed global sourcing strategies to support innovative and renovated product launches across all Purina Brands, while implementing a Cost Savings Tracking Tool to monitor $82 million worth of savings projects and resolve invoicing issues within the Procurement department. Additionally, generated partnering programs with vendors to maintain steady supply despite market fluctuations, utilizing strategic forecasting and emerging market analytics.

Procurement Agent II

The Boeing Company
08.2014 - 11.2017
  • Effective Contract Negotiation: Successfully negotiated multimillion-dollar contracts, focusing on securing the lowest costs while upholding company quality standards and legal requirements, resulting in savings exceeding $500,000.
  • Strategic Business-to-Business Purchasing: Conducted strategic business-to-business purchases with over 27 diverse companies, both large and small, including foreign entities, leveraging relationships to optimize procurement processes and drive cost savings.
  • Thorough Analysis and Documentation: Developed comprehensive category and pricing analyses for various programs, negotiation plans, and contractual documents, ensuring alignment with Boeing's financial and legal objectives, ultimately leading to financial benefits and legal compliance.
  • Knowledge Sharing and Process Improvement: Proactively volunteered to teach purchasing system trade within peer groups, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and knowledge sharing. Additionally, strategically developed organizational change commodity management strategies aimed at increasing profitability through enhanced procurement practices.

Marketing/Sales Intern and Bank Teller

Commerce Bank
08.2013 - 05.2014
  • Client Transaction Management: Managed the processing and servicing of client branch transactions up to $850,000, ensuring prompt, efficient, and accurate handling to meet client needs and maintain operational integrity.
  • Customer Relationship Building: Successfully built rapport with customers at all levels, effectively penetrating their businesses to gain a comprehensive understanding of their needs, business operations, and the marketplace, facilitating tailored solutions and enhancing customer satisfaction. Process Improvement and Compliance: Proactively contributed to branch audits, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing quicker and more efficient processes to streamline operations and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Additionally, utilized industry, consumer, and customer trends to develop strategic plans aimed at attracting and recruiting small business accounts, contributing to business growth and expansion efforts.

Corporate Management Intern

KPMG Accounting Firm
06.2011 - 08.2012
  • Strategic Account Management Support: Provided strategic assistance to Senior Accountant Executives in managing multimillion-dollar accounts, contributing to the successful execution of financial strategies and ensuring client satisfaction.
  • Versatile Temporary Assignments: Skillfully managed temporary assignments for diverse clients across industries including manufacturing, real estate, government, and education, adapting quickly to varying organizational structures and accounting practices.
  • Quick Learning and Adaptability: Demonstrated strong ability to learn new organizational processes, workflows, policies, and procedures with minimal supervision, enabling efficient integration into different work environments and contributing to timely and accurate completion of tasks.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing -

University of Missouri-Columbia
St. Louis, MO
05.2014

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Public Speaking & Presentations
  • Problem Solving & Alternative Analysis
  • Business Relationship Management
  • Forecasting and Reporting
  • Process Development
  • Negotiation and Price Analytics
  • Budget & Resource Management
  • Proficient in Microsoft suite, SAP, OMP, Descideware
  • Market & Consumer Research
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Event Planning

Awards

  • Nestle Purina Five Talls Awards
  • Nestle Purina Global Liaison/Germany
  • Boeing Pride Award

Timeline

Project Stream Lead

Nestle Purina Pet Care
10.2023 - Current

Marketing Services Sr. Business Partner

Nestle Purina Pet Care
10.2019 - 01.2024

Procurement Specialist/Marketing Apprentice

Nestle Purina Pet Care
11.2017 - 10.2019

Procurement Agent II

The Boeing Company
08.2014 - 11.2017

Marketing/Sales Intern and Bank Teller

Commerce Bank
08.2013 - 05.2014

Corporate Management Intern

KPMG Accounting Firm
06.2011 - 08.2012

Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing -

University of Missouri-Columbia

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