Blake Yates

Blake Yates is a seasoned professional in pricing and supply chain analytics, currently serving as a Senior Engineer at ArcBest since May 2019. Blake's career includes roles as Lead Pricing and Supply Chain Engineer and Pricing and Supply Chain Engineer at ArcBest. Prior experience includes a Lean Analyst position at Dassault Falcon Jet where value stream mapping and process improvement initiatives were implemented, as well as a Process Engineering Intern role at Bekaert focused on developing a scrap tracking system. Blake began a career in retail as a Merchandiser at Pepperidge Farm Distributing, ensuring timely product delivery and outstanding customer service. Blake holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Arkansas, earned between 2015 and 2019.