Arlee Wall

Lead end-to-end supply chain operations, with responsibilities expanded over time from purchasing and project management into full ownership of procurement, inventory, logistics, and production readiness. • Direct cross-functional execution across Operations, Accounting, Quality, R&D, and Warehouse teams to ensure production readiness and on-time delivery • Oversee procurement, inventory management, logistics, and warehousing, aligning materials, packaging, and scheduling requirements with production needs • Lead and develop a growing team across warehouse, inventory, and purchasing functions, establishing structure, accountability, and communication flow • Designed and implemented a full packaging allocation program to support production planning and eliminate material shortages on the floor • Built and maintain ERP-like systems and tracking tools in Excel to manage inventory, purchasing, and operational planning in a manual environment • Standardized core operational processes, including purchasing workflows, shipping and pallet tracking, warehouse pull systems, and inventory structure • Improved inventory control and traceability through system redesign, part numbering, and lot tracking enhancements • Manage inventory investment and freight-in performance, maintaining cost targets while supporting production demands Career Progression within the same organization: • Advanced from temporary assembly line worker to supply chain leadership through roles in production, e-commerce operations, project management, and purchasing • Managed production floor operations, supporting line readiness and execution • Led liquidation and closure of e-commerce division (TPF) • Transitioned into project management, handling customer coordination, order processing, and logistics • Took ownership of purchasing, including sourcing, costing, and supplier management before expanding into full supply chain leadership.

Coordinated production floor activities to support line readiness, labor efficiency, and on-time execution. Worked closely with operations and warehouse teams to ensure materials and packaging were available for scheduled runs, while supporting day-to-day production needs.

Managed purchasing activities for contract manufacturing projects, including sourcing, cost analysis, and purchase order execution. Coordinated closely with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely material availability and alignment with production requirements. Supported project costing and budget management, while developing foundational procurement practices that later evolved into broader supply chain leadership responsibilities.

Coordinated contract manufacturing jobs from order confirmation through production readiness and shipment, serving as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the process. Managed customer-facing requirements, including order confirmations, signed agreements, deposit collection, and coordination of customer-supplied materials. Partnered with internal teams to ensure all prerequisites were met prior to releasing jobs to production. Supported purchasing and inventory functions while taking ownership of production documentation and workflow coordination, ensuring accurate paperwork and alignment across departments.