Franklin R. Perez
New Market,AL
Summary
CAREER SUMMARY Accomplished Logistician and retired Air Force Veteran offering 23+ years of experience in the aerospace and defense industry which encompasses a successful record of supply chain management, materiel distribution, sustainment engineering, life cycle management, and program/functional leadership. Experience includes applying appropriate concepts, techniques, and analyses necessary to achieve predefined supportability requirements leveraging the 12 Integrated Product Support (IPS) elements. Highly motivated professional who works well in dynamic and diverse team environments. Possess a strong leadership background in driving CORE agile/lean/six sigma principles across integrated programs and functions. QUALIFICATIONS Program/Functional Management Project Management 12 IPS Elements Integration of Policies, Procedures, and Directives Model-Based Systems Engineering Proposal Development
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff, Logistics Engineer
Lockheed Martin Space
12.2022 - Current
- Developed 4x Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRL) for transportation and logistics of the Mars Ascent Vehicle (MAV) used to integrate planning across six Mars Sample Return programs, which resulted in a successful Product Development Review/design concept of a $194M program
- Created Logistics Support Analysis Record according to MIL-STD-1388-1A and SAE GEIA-STD-0007, defined 20 Product Support Analysis activities to sustain MAV program 10-year life cycle
- Formed Support System Trade-Off Studies to analyze costs/benefits reflecting multiple course of actions and proposing best value solution for the program in the domain of Logistics Product Data creation tools (PowerLOGJ2 vs
- SLICwave)—analysis captured savings of 576 labor hours per year
- Hosted bi-weekly Government Furnished Property (GFP) meetings with 22 cohorts to align contractual delivery dates of 165 assets, solidified Earned Value reporting and ensured GFP was logically linked to the Integrated Management System across supplemental schedules
- Proven leader with excellent interpersonal, written, verbal communication skills, and ability to influence and act as change agent—worked side by side with 100+ designers, test and manufacturing engineers, to return first samples of Martian soil to earth
- Promoted the sharing of ideas, cultivated an inclusive work environment that encouraged differences, big-picture thinking, and played an active role in strengthening business partnerships
- Authored 9x Truth in Negotiations Act-compliant basis of estimates fulcrum to 4x program critical proposals that averaged 11.3% return on sales/$5.9M
- Force multiplier! Orchestrated three panel interviews with 2x subcontract companies and selected a qualified candidate, which increased capabilities by 50%, averted late delivery of CDRL, and championed Women-Owned Small Business/Supplier-Diversity Goal.
Veterans Readiness, Employment Program
04.2021 - 12.2022
- Completed vocational and educational counseling/training
- Learned and gained practical tools to enable a successful transition into civilian life and employment.
Principal, Logistics Manager
United States Air Force, Misawa
11.2018 - 09.2021
- Advised the squadron commander on matters relating to readiness, morale, welfare, training, career progression and effective utilization of resources for 40 employees across nine multi‐faceted Air Force career fields to support sustainability, air defense, space, and global services of 79 F-16 aircraft
- Managed supply, transportation, and fuels distribution for Air Force's largest F-16 fleet ($1.6B) in the United States sustaining 292 supply accounts, 20 global locations, and 3K+ flying hours per year
- Skillfully led 335 military, civilian, and Japanese employees housed in 15 facilities and oversaw 19 warehouses containing $445 million in inventory
- Validated inventory of 1.8K rifles/handguns, 336K chemical, biological, and radiological defense equipment, and mobile‐warehouse logistics storage, which enabled wide-range support of 8x globally-remote locations, fulfilled 5K critical requests for 44 F-16 aircraft and averaged a record low 6% non-mission capability rate for 7.2K missions
- Provided strategic advice to top senior leaders—analyzed and prepared a $287M monetary budget directly tied to inventory control, financial planning, vehicle repairs, warehouse and jet-refueling services—ensured delivery of 125K aerospace parts, enabled 8K combat training missions for 13 foreign partners.
Dean, Student
United States Air Force
10.2015 - 11.2018
- Organizational training manager for first-line supervisory and professional military training center
- Modernized training records by implementing digital storage for on‐line access
- Supervised 4 instructors, performed scheduling and teaching evaluations, managed instructor proficiency and remedial training, ongoing education and faculty development
- Authored supervisory development courses while analyzing, designing, and development training programs in a cost-efficient manner
- Delivered initial skills training to 144 students through a blended approach including hands-on activities, case studies and technology-based methods to facilitate the most realistic training.
Assistant First Sergeant (Senior Staff
United States Air Force
11.2015 - 11.2016
- Directed diversity, inclusion programs, and ensured equal access to opportunities for 1K+ employees
- Managed compensations, benefits, wellness, and special duty pay to ensure optimal productivity
- Conducted onboarding and exit interviews and documented information discussed with employees
- Liaised between employees and senior leadership to address emergent inquiries, mental health and quality of life concerns affecting the organizational populace—resolved on-going grievances to improve employee performance.
Senior Staff
United States Air Force
08.2013 - 10.2015
- Led quality assurance for 41 employees to execute 300 annual evaluations, and quality verifications in support of $1.2B logistics readiness operation
- Developed comprehensive inspection schedule, training, systems, and aligned efficient and effective operations of the organization with the Air Force mission, vision and goals
- Authored policy, advised Senior leaders, forecasted evaluation schedule for four organizations supporting 36 global locations.
Education
Master of Science - Management and Leadership
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts - Transportation and Logistics Management
American Military University
Associates of Science - Instructor of Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Associates of Science - Logistics
Community College of the Air Force
Skills
- Data Analytics
- Reverse Logistics
- Material Handling
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supply Chain Management
- ERP Systems Expertise
- Process Improvement
- Inventory Control
- Performance Metrics Development
- Quality Assurance
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
- Logistics Analysis
Timeline
Staff, Logistics Engineer
Lockheed Martin Space
12.2022 - Current
Veterans Readiness, Employment Program
04.2021 - 12.2022
Principal, Logistics Manager
United States Air Force, Misawa
11.2018 - 09.2021
Assistant First Sergeant (Senior Staff
United States Air Force
11.2015 - 11.2016
Dean, Student
United States Air Force
10.2015 - 11.2018
Senior Staff
United States Air Force
08.2013 - 10.2015
Master of Science - Management and Leadership
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts - Transportation and Logistics Management
American Military University
Associates of Science - Instructor of Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Associates of Science - Logistics
Community College of the Air Force
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