Kaninnat Thongpradit

Detail-oriented HR & General Affairs professional with 7+ years of experience across B2B trading and Tier-1 automotive manufacturing, specializing in HR administration, HRIS management, visa and work permit compliance, and expatriate support for Japanese management. Experienced in employee records management, recruitment coordination, payroll administration, and government/immigration liaison. Trilingual in Thai, English and Japanese with hands-on experience in a Japanese corporate environment — enabling effective communication and coordination between Japanese management, government authorities, and cross-functional teams.

Coordinator - New Business Research (Contact Employee) at Thai Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (2025-07 – Present)

Conducted market research and feasibility analysis for an early-stage agricultural spraying vehicle, including farmer needs assessments, AgriTech market landscape analysis, and competitor data collection to support product development direction. Prepared and maintained research reports, progress updates, and feasibility documentation to ensure accurate information flow across teams. Acted as a coordination bridge between technical teams and senior management — facilitating clear communication and ensuring alignment on new business objectives throughout the pre-production phase.

Administration Officer — HR & General Affairs at C.M.

Sales

Co., Ltd (2022-06 – 2025-04)

Managed annual budgets, office expenses, and supplier parts costs with high accuracy to support cost reduction and spend transparency across departments, while processing daily payments, supplier invoices, and maintaining financial record accuracy via accounting software (Express / SAP) for full vendor cost visibility. To drive data-informed decisions, built MS Excel and Power BI dashboards for sales reporting and forecasting — enabling management to monitor cost KPIs and track trends — and analyzed customer purchasing behavior and sales pipelines via B2B CRM to identify patterns that optimize sales cost structure and support year-over-year growth. Additionally, streamlined procurement-related workflows and sales documentation to reduce operational costs and improve overall team efficiency.

• Supported Japanese expatriates with Non-B Visa applications, Work Permit processing, renewals, and 90-Day Reporting in compliance with Thai immigration regulations.
• Managed employee records and HR documentation through FlowAccount HR (HRIS), ensuring accurate personnel information and document control.
• Administered HRIS functions including employee profiles, attendance, leave management, payroll administration, recruitment support, and performance evaluation records.
• Coordinated with government authorities and external agencies regarding immigration and employment-related documentation.
• Provided comprehensive HR administrative support, including company vehicle administration, insurance, tax documentation, and general office administration.

Japanese Coordinator — Quality Assurance Department at Toyoda Gosei (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (2020-03 – 2022-03)

Served as a strategic bridge between Production, QA, and Japanese management at a Tier-1 automotive manufacturer — gaining direct exposure to manufacturing cost structures, supplier compliance, and quality-driven cost control — while delivering precise Japanese/Thai/English interpretation during quality audits and supplier meetings, and translating procurement-related technical documents to eliminate operational errors.

Sales Representative (Injection Molding Machine) at Shibaura Machine (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (2018-11 – 2020-01)

Conducted industry trend analysis and market research to identify leads and drive revenue growth in the industrial injection molding machine sector, while assessing customer requirements and cost constraints to propose tailored machinery solutions that built long-term B2B partnerships. Supported the full sales cycle by providing trilingual (Japanese / Thai / English) interpretation during technical presentations and negotiations with Japanese engineers and international clients.

Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Japanese – King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (2014 – 2018)