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Kanokkarn Saksanguan

Supply Chain Management

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Planning Manager

AkzoNobel
04.2024 - Current
  • Managed and optimized the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) processes, ensuring alignment with Integrated Business Planning (IBP) rules.
  • Developed and maintained a 13-week production plan with daily adjustments, ensuring alignment with factory capacity and production cell agreements.
  • Executed finite production and capacity planning based on the factory calendar and Economic Batch Quantities (EBQs), while managing Rough Cut Capacity Plan processes and production capability exceptions.
  • Released production orders to the site, ensuring schedule adherence and driving continuous improvement in performance.
  • Collaborated with demand planners, schedulers, and Supply Point Managers to manage demand exceptions and optimize production plans based on customer requirements.
  • Provided analytical support and visibility to site schedulers and key stakeholders to ensure informed decision-making.
  • Led cross-functional gatekeeping meetings, delivering key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and improve operational efficiency.
  • Conducted impact analyses to assess the effects of decisions on production plans and provided support in reporting and scenario planning.
  • Proactively managed inventory levels, focusing on reducing slow-moving and obsolete stock, and ensuring optimal rework and scrapping processes at the site and primary distribution center.
  • Contributed to the inventory strategy by setting appropriate safety stock levels for existing, new, and phase-out products, minimizing stockouts and excess inventory.

Senior Strategic RM Purchasing and Planning

AGC Vinythai Public
07.2020 - 04.2024
  • Led strategic sourcing, negotiation, and purchasing of raw materials based on production planning requirements.
  • Collaborated with business partners to manage raw material consumption updates, document transmittals, and other essential communications.
  • Managed day-to-day planning, tracking, and coordination with business partners and internal departments to ensure timely procurement of raw materials.
  • Generated purchase orders and payment requisitions in alignment with raw material purchasing outcomes.
  • Handled monthly utility management, including calculation sheets, invoice verification, and purchase order generation.
  • Acted as a substitute team member for strategic sourcing and raw material negotiations, ensuring cost-effective purchasing.
  • Monitored and analyzed market trends and mechanisms for various raw materials, providing actionable insights for purchasing proposals.
  • Managed contract negotiations and administration to support ongoing operations.
  • Partnered with internal departments and business partners to ensure smooth technical and commercial operations.
  • Contributed to obtaining certifications for raw materials, including HALAL, GMP, HACCP, RSB, RSPO, and others, to meet regulatory and industry standards.

Logistics Specialist

Beko Thai
07.2018 - 06.2020
  • Managed cross-trade logistics using SAP for purchasing, inventory, and sales operations.
  • Processed purchase orders, goods receipts, and sales orders, ensuring accurate billing and invoicing.
  • Handled shipping documentation (FORM E, D, AK, COO, ATR) and managed logistics costs with monthly reporting.
  • Coordinated original document transfers and managed Letters of Credit (LC) with suppliers.
  • Engaged third-party freight forwarders, oversaw bidding, and addressed customer requests.
  • Monitored billing, facilitated free-of-charge shipments, and maintained purchasing prices and budgets in SAP.

Internship Student

SCG
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • Ensured quality control of raw materials and finished goods throughout packaging production processes.
  • Managed inventory for raw materials and finished goods, optimizing warehouse operations.
  • Led process improvement projects, including visualizing paper bag production, designing SCORE models, and streamlining workflows.
  • Contributed to transportation cost and time reduction through Backhaul Matching design.
  • Supported the printing machine improvement project, reducing production waste and time.
  • Analyzed yield and loss to identify and reduce errors in production shifts.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

SIIT, Thammasat University
Bangkok, Thailand
04.2001 -

Skills

- Materials Management - Teamwork and Collaboration

- Customer Focus - Production Scheduling

- Cost Analysis - Negotiation Skills

- Problem-Solving - Multitasking

- Adaptability and Flexibility - Positive Thinking

Timeline

Production Planning Manager

AkzoNobel
04.2024 - Current

Senior Strategic RM Purchasing and Planning

AGC Vinythai Public
07.2020 - 04.2024

Logistics Specialist

Beko Thai
07.2018 - 06.2020

Internship Student

SCG
06.2017 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Science - Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

SIIT, Thammasat University
04.2001 -
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