Chad Eldridge
About Chad Eldridge
Chad Eldridge is a National Account Executive with over 20 years of experience in the food industry, specializing in logistics and purchasing. He currently manages a significant theme park account in Central Florida and has a background in team management and vendor relations.
Work at US Foods
Chad Eldridge serves as a National Account Executive, focusing on managing a significant theme park account in Central Florida. In this role, he utilizes his extensive experience in the food industry to foster relationships and ensure client satisfaction. His responsibilities include overseeing account management and coordinating with various departments to meet client needs.
Education and Expertise
Chad Eldridge attended Bloomingdale Senior High School from 1989 to 1991. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in the food industry, where he has accumulated over 20 years of experience. His expertise spans logistics and purchasing, allowing him to effectively navigate complex supply chain challenges.
Background
Chad Eldridge has a diverse background in the food industry, having spent 13 years as a driver. This role allowed him to represent the company directly to clients and gain insights into customer needs. He later transitioned to a Purchasing Manager role, where he managed a team of seven buyers and coordinators, further enhancing his leadership skills.
Achievements in Purchasing
In his purchasing role, Chad Eldridge forecasted over 3,000 product lines and collaborated with more than 300 vendors. This experience demonstrates his ability to manage large-scale purchasing operations and maintain effective vendor relationships, contributing to the overall efficiency of supply chain processes.