Arielle has vast experience helping companies build out and optimize their supply chain networks. She has worked at Away, Blue Apron and McMaster-Carr running their daily operations and transforming their internal workflows. She most recently worked at Away as their Director of Operational Excellence where she led their daily fulfillment and transportation operations, project managed 3PL implementations and built out order management workflows for an ERP implementation. Since 2019, Arielle has worked as an independent consultant helping companies transform their supply chain operations. Arielle specializes in RFPs for new 3PLs and optimization of fulfillment and transportation networks.
Managing all implementation of new 3PLs including leading RFP processes for new 3PL partners, migrating complete operations between 3PLs, and improving relationships with current 3PL partners.
Completing network studies to determine proper fulfillment and transportation footprint, both domestically and internationally.
Operational process improvement within organizations including building out proper reporting dashboards, streamlining SOPs, increasing productivity, identifying, and reducing bottlenecks, and optimizing communication within teams and cross-functionally.
Nov 2017 — Oct 2020
Away
Director of Operational Excellence
Luggage and travel accessories retailer
Oversaw daily operations for US and international fulfillment and transportation operations
Led process to open four new 3PL locations
Jul 2016 — Oct 2017
Blue Apron
Operations Manager, Systems and Technology
Meal kit company
Developed, deployed, and managed operational process improvements for Blue Apron fulfillment centers to optimize costs, streamline process flow, and improve OTIF nationwide.
Worked with Product and Engineering teams to scope, develop, and launch internal WMS tools primarily focused on fulfillment receiving, inventory control, and manufacturing. Led teams through software spec process, user acceptance testing, and fulfillment center training, and integration.
May 2015 — Jul 2016
McMaster-Carr
Supervisor, Warehouse Operations
Industrial supplies company
Coordinated and managed daily operations of receiving and returns department consisting of 50 employees who were responsible for verifying material received from suppliers and sending it to inventory.
Solved complex customer order and supplier problems and provided feedback to responsible employees if necessary.
