ILUMINADO (GEORGE) ESCOLANO

* A people-and-result oriented team player with over 12 years of solid knowledge and experience in Supply Chain Management field in various industries, namely mining and metals (EPCM), aerospace, automotive, food, and manufacturing. * Comprehensive knowledge of handling large scale purchases using proper purchasing methods, procedures, contracts, research methods, and techniques. * Strongly organized professional who has refined ability to successfully strengthen and maintain people (public, other employees, vendors) relations through outstanding communications and human relations skills. * Extensive understanding of supply chain phases: from feasibility study, RFPs/RFQs, bid, evaluation, negotiation, recommendation, award, manufacture, delivery, installation and commissioning, until project close-out. * Computer proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and other MS applications, as well as customized software for purchasing, inventory control, and production planning. * Educated and experienced in all quality and efficiencies philosophies and programs, e.g. JIT, 5S, KANBAN, Kaizen, etc. * Procurement knowledge encompasses everything from office equipment, restaurant food and equipment, aircraft piece parts and assemblies, outside processing and machining services for aircraft parts, to mining construction materials and equipment (e.g. Spirals, hoists, sizer, pre-engineered buildings, etc.) and a lot in between.