LUIS E. FREUND

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.

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.

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.

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.