Arunima holds a Masters in Manufacturing Systems Engineering from North Carolina State University with a Minor in Industrial Engineering and Business Management. During her Masters, she worked as a Research Assistant with GKN Driveline in supply chain and purchasing departments. Before joining her Masters, she worked for four years as an Assistant Manager, Supply Chain Management at Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. Her current research interests lie broadly in green supply chain management, sustainability, risk management, and supply chain disruptions.