Pradit Pinyowai

Versatile and results-driven Senior Operations, Supply Chain, and Business Development Leader with over 28 years of experience transforming end-to-end supply chain infrastructure across automotive, industrial, and commercial sectors. Demonstrated mastery in production planning (MPS/MRP), procurement, materials management, warehouse & logistics optimization (WMS/3PL), and enterprise ERP implementations (SAP, QAD MFG-Pro, CDK/Autoline, AS400). A strategic leader adept at executing M&A integrations, driving profit margin growth, optimizing multi-country dealer networks, and implementing robust SHE/ISO frameworks to align operational execution with executive strategic vision.

Supply Chain Manager - Alumet Co., Ltd. - Thailand

(2026-05)

Direct Report to Manufactory Manager. Directly managing 95 Staff.

• Strategic Planning & Demand Forecasting: Develop and execute end-to-end supply chain strategies aligned with overall business goals. Conduct accurate demand forecasting in collaboration with Sales and Marketing teams to optimize production and procurement schedules.
• Inventory & Logistics Management: Direct inventory control, cycle counts, stock accuracy, picking/packing/staging order fulfillment, and space layout optimization. Maintain optimal inventory levels to balance supply and demand, preventing costly stockouts and excessive holding costs. Oversee route optimization, fuel management, vehicle maintenance, and carrier/3PL coordination while ensuring OTIF delivery performance and regulatory safety compliance.
• Procurement, Cost Optimization & Risk Management: Establish and maintain strong vendor relationships while continuously evaluating supplier performance based on Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Identify and implement cost-reduction initiatives across the supply chain network and assess potential supply chain risks to develop robust contingency plans.
• Process Improvement & Digital Transformation: Act as WMS Project Leader managing software implementation, user access configuration, barcode/RFID scanning, workflow automation, and seamless integration with corporate ERP systems. Leverage modern technologies and apply continuous improvement methodologies to enhance operational visibility, streamline workflows, and accelerate cycle times.

General Manager – Spare Parts Sales, Spare Part Planning & Warehouse & Delivery - Sany Thaiyont Co., Ltd.

(2022-06 - 2023-06)

Direct Report to Aftersales Director and CSO. Managed 60 Staff (Spare Parts Planning, DC/Store & Parts Sales).

• Spare Parts Sales & P&L Leadership: Designed parts price structures, discount controls, and promotional campaigns across DC and regional branches; managed P&L balance reports and achieved challenge sales targets.
• Inventory Planning & Stock Control: Oversaw demand forecasting, shipment scheduling, replenishment, and stock planning utilizing Turn of Rate (ToR) norms to optimize DC/branch stock availability.
• DC & Regional Branch Network Management: Controlled incoming goods, storage, dispatches, stock care, continuous improvement (PSM), and customer service level improvements across branch networks.

Head Department of Parts Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, DMS/IT & HSE - Cavallino Motors (Ferrari Thailand)

(2017-08 - 2020-04)

Direct Report to Managing Director. Managed Department Team (Parts Manager, WH Manager, WH Controller, Parts Buyer).

• Supply Chain & Spare Parts Sales Management: Led demand forecasting, price structures, promotion campaigns, P&L reporting, stock replenishment, and delivery fulfillment.
• DMS / IT Infrastructure Leadership: Directed enterprise DMS deployment utilizing CDK/Autoline software, ensuring full-loop interface compatibility with global Ferrari systems.
• Purchasing, HSE & Project Management: Handled parts and non-parts sourcing/purchasing; spearheaded showroom renovation projects and led ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certifications.

Senior Manager – Parts Planning & Logistics - Volvo Construction Equipment (Ital Thai Industrial Co., Ltd.)

(2016-12 - 2017-07)

Direct Report to Senior Vice President. Managed 20 Staff (4 Parts Planners, 16 WH Staff).

• Global Inbound Logistics & Customs: Oversee import shipment tracking, BOI privilege applications, customs clearance, Ministry of Energy oil policy compliance, and inland transportation.
• Strategic Cost Sourcing: Negotiated local sourcing programs that delivered an average cost reduction of ~1,000,000 THB per month.
• Inventory & Performance Optimization: Monitored inventory balancing reports, KPI evaluations, and continuous improvement frameworks to ensure high customer service index.

Dealer Inventory Manager – Thailand & Indochina Hub - Volvo Group Operation Thailand

(2014-03 - 2016-11)

Direct Report to Superior Manager (APAC Organization). Managed 32 Dealers in Thailand + 5 Countries (Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Philippines).

• DIM Concept Implementation: Managed spare parts inventory replenishment across Volvo Trucks, UD, Renault Trucks, and PENTA utilizing the Dealer Inventory Management (DIM) framework.
• Regional Dealer KPI Tracking: Evaluated Service Index (SI), Stock Value, Auto-Order Share, and Turn of Rate (TOR) across multi-country dealer networks, conducting corrective action plans when diverging from targets.
• DC Refill & Rebalancing: Partnered with Refill Analysts on sales forecasting, lead-time deviations, campaign initial stock, manual dealer buybacks, and inventory scrapping/rebalancing.

Plant Logistics Manager - Ichikoh Industrial Thailand Co., Ltd.

(2011-03 - 2013-11)

Direct Report to Plant MD and GM. Managed 7 MOI and 20 MOD Staff.

• Plant SCM Infrastructure Setup: Established supply chain and standardized logistics workflows for a new manufacturing facility adhering to automotive industry frameworks.
• Production & Material Planning: Executed S&OP, S&OE, MPS, MRP, BOM maintenance, daily production tracking, and SAP master data updates.
• Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing: Managed sourcing via strategic frameworks (VA/VE, QCAR, NDA, PDPA), supplier relations, department CAPEX planning, and ERP-SAP process development.

ERP - QAD Project Manager - TAKATA-TOA Co., Ltd.

(2009-06 - 2011-02)

Direct Report to Steering Committee (MD and GM). Managed 13 Key Users & 1,300 Manufacturing Operating Personnel.

• Full Lifecycle ERP Implementation: Co-managed end-to-end QAD MFG-Pro ERP rollout spanning Sales Order, Production, Material Management, Purchasing, Warehouse, and Finance/Accounting.
• Milestone & Change Management: Executed prototyping, testing, data conversion, user training, budget control, and reporting directly to executive steering committees.

Central Logistics Co-ordination Asian Region Account Manager - Bosch Automotive Thailand Co., Ltd.

(2006-08 - 2009-05)

Direct Report to Senior Sales Asian Manager. Managed 10 Staff (Planning, Delivery, Shipment Controlling, WH).

• Cross-Functional SCM: Managed customer order fulfillment, demand forecasting, S&OP, S&OE, MPS, MRP execution, inbound logistics, and warehouse/delivery operations.
• Sales & Logistics Costing Support: Calculated logistics transfer pricing (freight, insurance, HS code tax/duty, warehouse, transport) to support Sales & Marketing quotation execution.
• Exhibition Steering Team: Served on the steering team for the Bangkok International Motor Show (2006–2008).

Production Control Senior Staff / Staff - Siam Denso Manufacturing & Siam Toyota Manufacturing

(1996-04 - 2006-07)

Direct Report to Production Control Manager & Director (Thai / Japanese Nationals). Managed up to 105 Staff across Planning, Material Control, and WH.

• Automotive SCM Execution: Handled production planning (MPS), material planning (MRP), AS400/SA400 maintenance, BOM reviews, and delivery scheduling for tier-1 automotive OEMs (Toyota, Isuzu, Mitsubishi, Nissan).
• Quality & Safety Leadership: Led department ISO/IQA standards and workplace safety initiatives.

Master of Business Administration - Modern Manager - Ramkhamhaeng University (2007-01 - 2009-12)

Bachelor of Political Science - Ramkhamhaeng University (1994-01 - 1999-12)