Joselito Illescas

• Managed logistics operations of various EPC projects including cost estimation for proposal projects
• Guided and provided advise to logistics staffs in bid analysis and negotiation with freight forwarders in order to meet logistics budget of projects.
• Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
• Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
• Controlled costs of projects to keep operating within budget and maintain profit.
• Ensured compliance with industry regulations and legal requirements by implementing company's compliance policies.
• Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.

• Successfully completed following billion dollars projects:

a) Taganito HPAL Plant Project in Philippines, from 2010 to 2013

b) Petronas Floating LNG2 Project in Malaysia from 2014 to 2016 (in JGC Yokohama office)

c) USGC Petrochemical Plant Project in USA from 2014 to 2016 (in JGC Yokohama office)

• Currently assigned as Logistics Manager of Sakura Project (a VCM and PVC Plant expansion project) in Thailand from 2023 to Present
• Issued inquiry package to various freight forwarders and shipping lines for logistics services needed for project.
• Performed bid tabulation and clarification to all bidders then shortlisted competitive bidders in terms of commercial and technical capabilities.
• Prepared negotiation strategy and lead negotiation with shortlisted bidders then make recommendation of winning bidder.
• Prepared Logistics Contracts including negotiation on some contract terms and conditions.
• Conducted logistics route survey to determine best transportation route from port of discharge to project site and establish transportation limitation that has to be considered in engineering design.
• Studied import customs clearance requirements of various countries to ensure compliance to importation requirements and avoid delays in customs clearance.
• Studied tax and duty exemption procedures and requirements for Clients to avail tax and duty exemption either through Board of Investments (BOI), free trade zone or free trade agreements between countries.
• Have booked various heavy lift conventional vessels on part-charter and full charter directly to shipping line.
• Have booked chartered plane for shipment of oversize equipment that are urgently required at site.
• Reviewed transportation drawings, stowage plans, method statements and other drawings related to shipment of heavy cargoes.
• Supervised loading and discharging operation of vessel at loading and discharging ports.
• Managed and controlled logistics budget of project making sure that project is completed within target budget.
• Prepared monthly logistics cost report of project.

• Developed new clients to achieve company's growth targets and penetrate new business domains
• Worked actively with management team to increase prospective new clients, new projects and discuss status of submitted bids.
• Advised upper management on key decisions based on thorough analysis of market conditions, and competitor activities.
• Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless coordination in achieving company-wide objectives.
• Developed and managed department budget to monitor financial performance and minimize expenses.
• Evaluated employee performance fairly and accurately, rewarding hard work while addressing areas needing improvement.
• Contributed to creation of long-term strategic plans that aligned with company's overall vision and goals.
• Assisted in talent acquisition efforts, hiring top candidates to strengthen department's capabilities.
• Maintained professional work environment by addressing conflicts proactively and fostering open communication among staff members.
• Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.

• Concurrent to role as Purchasing Team Manager then Logistics Team Manager, have also worked as Project Procurement Manager (PPM) of 105MW Coal Fired Power Plant Project in Sarangani Province, Philippines
• Finalized Project Vendors List incorporating Client's Vendors List and JGC's qualified vendors for each requisitions.
• Managed procurement team of project composed of Buyers, Expediters and Logistics Coordinators.
• Reviewed and approved negotiation strategies of various requisitions prepared by Lead Buyers.
• Handled final negotiation with vendors for major orders or if current quotation is above budget.
• Visited vendor's shops to discuss improvement of delivery schedule.
• Monitored and controlled overall materials and logistics budget and prepared monthly cost report.

• Managed and supervised Purchasing operations of company to ensure that all equipment and materials required for various project are ordered on time as per required specifications and delivery requirement at site
• Participated in negotiation with various vendors for major orders.
• Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
• Developed and maintained relationships with vendors together with Buyers.
• Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.

• Rose from the ranks as Junior Procurement Engineer in 2000 to Lead Logistics Coordinator in 2007
• Handled various multi-billion dollar projects during this period, mostly oil and gas projects and some petrochemical and nickel processing plants.
• Prepared logistics cost estimate for various projects ranging from hundred millions to multi-billion dollars in total cost.
• Estimated cargo list of various projects to come up with estimated logistics costs using unit rates provided by forwarders or using in-house cost data.
• Issued inquiry package to various freight forwarders and shipping lines for logistics services needed for project.
• Performed bid tabulation and clarification to all bidders then shortlisted competitive bidders in terms of commercial and technical capabilities.
• Prepared negotiation strategy and lead negotiation with shortlisted bidders then make recommendation of winning bidder.
• Prepared Logistics Contracts including negotiation on some contract terms and conditions.
• Conducted logistics route survey to determine best transportation route from port of discharge to project site and establish transportation limitation that has to be considered in engineering design.
• Coordinated with vendors and freight forwarders for shipping arrangements of cargoes as soon as it has been released by QC Engineers.
• Prepared and issued Bill of Lading instructions to freight forwarder.
• Prepared shipping documents for import customs clearance.
• Reviewed payment invoice of freight forwarders then prepared payment endorsement to accounting.
• Coordinated import customs clearance and monitored delivery up to project site of all shipments.
• Supervised loading operations of heavy and oversize cargoes at loading ports.
• Organized pre-shipment meeting with vendors, forwarders and shipping line once vessel booking had been made.

• Completed one small project as overall in-charge, the youngest in company to be given this responsibility
• Worked in various industrial plant projects as Field Engineer for civil works
• Developed cost estimates and project specifications for proposals.
• Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.