Eddy Coon
About Eddy Coon
Eddy Coon serves as the Director of Operations at US Foods, where he manages a large-scale operation involving over 120 employees and the daily movement of more than 20,000 cases. With over thirty years of experience in logistics and inventory management, he has held various positions in notable companies including Walmart and Dollar General.
Work at US Foods
Eddy Coon serves as the Director of Operations at US Foods, a position he has held since 2012. Based in New Orleans, Louisiana, he oversees a complex operation that includes managing over 120 employees, six supervisors, and three managers across a two-shift system. His role involves ensuring the efficient daily movement of over 20,000 cases in and out of a 70,000 square foot facility, highlighting his logistical expertise. Coon's responsibilities also encompass the management of approximately $23 million in inventory each month.
Previous Experience at Walmart
Before joining US Foods, Eddy Coon worked at Walmart as a Functional Operations Manager from 1986 to 1998. During his twelve years in North Carolina, he gained significant experience in operational management, which laid the foundation for his future roles in the industry.
Career at Dollar General
Eddy Coon held multiple positions at Dollar General. He began as an Operations Shift Manager from 1998 to 2000 in Indianola, Mississippi, and later served as an Assistant General Manager from 2000 to 2007 in Zanesville, Ohio. In 2007, he briefly worked as a General Manager in Missouri for six months. His diverse roles contributed to his extensive operational knowledge and management skills.
Experience at Reinhart Foodservice
Coon worked as the Director of Operations at Reinhart Foodservice from 2008 to 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana. During this four-year tenure, he successfully brought five distribution centers online and on budget, demonstrating his expertise in distribution center start-ups and operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Eddy Coon studied at Mid-Del Vocational/Technical Institute, where he achieved a degree in Drafting and Design Technology from 1975 to 1977. With over thirty years of experience in the industry, he possesses extensive knowledge of state-of-the-art material handling equipment and automated inventory management systems.