LUIS E. FREUND
Supply Chain Strategy & Performance Leader | AI-Enabled Execution
Fort Lauderdale, US.About
Highly accomplished Supply Chain executive with a proven track record of stabilizing Tier-1 supplier ecosystems and protecting critical delivery commitments across commercial aerospace and DoD defense programs. Leverages advanced AI/digital tools, including Power BI, Tableau, and custom Claude AI/VBA solutions, to proactively identify supplier risk, compress decision cycles, and drive significant improvements in delivery (60%), cost reduction (44%), and lead time (55%) across 100+ vendor networks. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran known for owning outcomes and delivering measurable results.
Work
Tiger Team Engineering
|Supply Chain Leader
Florida, FL, US
→
Summary
Led an aerospace and defense execution firm, overseeing end-to-end supplier recovery, demand forecasting, and lifecycle engineering for a 100+ vendor network to optimize schedule, cost, and compliance.
Highlights
Delivered supplier recovery and program execution for Tier-1 defense primes (Lockheed Martin, L3Harris, Northrop Grumman), consistently protecting delivery schedules and contract performance on high-stakes DoD programs.
Boosted on-time delivery by 60% for a Tier-1 aerospace client and cut supplier lead times by 55% through strategic production scheduling and vendor performance audits across global supply chains.
Developed and deployed AI-assisted analytics tools, including custom Claude AI and VBA programs, Power BI, and Tableau dashboards, to surface live supplier risk and accelerate executive decision cycles.
Increased procurement efficiency by 48% through Make-automated digital workflows and reduced operational costs by 44% via root cause assessments and continuous improvement initiatives.
Oversaw and managed supplier networks of 100+ vendors, deploying governance models, quality metrics, and Airtable-based executive dashboards to enforce accountability and drive a 35% increase in production throughput.
GKN Aerospace
|Sr. Project Manager, Supply Chain
California, CA, US
→
Summary
Managed critical supply chain projects for GKN Aerospace, improving supplier performance and ensuring program readiness for key aerospace initiatives.
Highlights
Improved on-time delivery from 60% to 95% across three contract milestones by guiding supplier development plans and implementing real-time performance monitoring.
Reduced defect rates by 40% in six months by spearheading a supplier quality turnaround using AS9100/AS9145 compliance assessments and targeted RCCA training.
Accelerated production ramp-up by 30% by leading supplier readiness and tooling validation for the 737 MAX thrust reverser program, ensuring process capability and stability.
Boeing
|Engineering, Operations & Supply Chain Leadership
Multiple US Locations, CA, SC, US
→
Summary
Provided leadership in engineering, operations, and supply chain functions at Boeing, driving efficiency and ensuring critical project delivery.
Highlights
Reduced rework cycle time by 25% by developing CATIA-based 3D rework models and digital work instructions, accelerating validation across final assembly and supplier sites.
Resolved major configuration deviations by leading as-built vs. as-designed reconciliation across a 50-person cross-functional team, supporting FAA airworthiness validation.
Increased AFT body delivery by 45% by resolving upstream supplier nonconformances and stabilizing production flow.
Improved depot throughput by 20% by directing engineering change implementation and synchronizing retrofit activity across suppliers and Air Force sustainment depots.
Delivered a critical avionics system two months ahead of schedule, saving $1M through early integration, risk mitigation, and disciplined execution.
United States Marine Corps
|Operations Leadership
Multiple Locations, Various, US
→
Summary
Provided distinguished operational leadership in high-pressure, time-critical environments, ensuring mission readiness and effective team supervision.
Highlights
Demonstrated exceptional leadership and decision-making in high-pressure, time-critical combat and campaign environments as a veteran.
Directed avionics-focused operational support and supervised teams across multiple deployments, consistently maintaining mission readiness and operational effectiveness.
Education
Not Specified
→
Bachelor of Science
Aerospace Engineering
Courses
Advanced Military Leadership
Certificates
Using Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Supply Chains
AI Driven Supply Chain Manager
Generative AI for Supply Chain Professional
AI and Business Strategy
Digital Transformation in Supply Chains
Skills
Supply Chain Execution
Supplier Recovery, Delivery Performance, Inventory Optimization, Demand Forecasting, Control Tower Operations, Supply Chain Visibility.
Procurement & Sourcing
Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Consolidation, Contract Negotiation, Cost Reduction, Index-Based Pricing, Global Logistics Coordination.
Risk, Compliance & Quality
SCRM, DFARS, ITAR, FAR, AS9100, AS9145, RCCA, MRB, Regulatory Compliance, Supplier Governance.
AI & Digital Tools
Power BI, Tableau, Claude AI (Tool Development), VBA Automation, Make (Workflow Automation), Airtable, SAP, ERP/MRP Integration.
Analytics & Decision Support
Advanced Analytics, Predictive Analytics, KPI Development, Executive Dashboards, Supply Chain Data Pipelines.
Leadership & Program Execution
P&L Accountability, Cross-Functional Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Executive Reporting, Multi-Site Operations, NPI Support.
Strategic & Operational Leadership
Project Management, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Vendor Management, Problem Solving, Continuous Improvement, Workflow Integration, Team Management.