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Chakri Rakkhaochayanon

@chakrirakkhaochayano

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Experienced cost strategy and profitability leader in automotive manufacturing.

Thailand

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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior role where I can lead cost strategy and program finance, drive profitability, implement process improvements, and strengthen after-sales operations within a collaborative, results-oriented company.

I am a cost analysis and profitability strategy expert with over 20 years of experience across the automotive and manufacturing sectors, having worked with global companies including Adient, Nissan, Denso, and Scania. I specialize in cost control, program finance, after-sales service management, and supplier collaboration to optimize product cost structures and pricing strategies.

My career highlights include directing vehicle cost control for multi-country programs, leading nationwide contracted services and parts operations, and delivering measurable cost reductions through VA/VE and Kaizen initiatives. I have a proven record of implementing process improvements, establishing SOPs and service centers, and improving ROS/IRR/ROA through disciplined financial management.

I am practical, cross-functionally focused, and results-driven: I redesign pricing and quotation strategies to secure profitable deals, improve cost transparency across supply chains, and strengthen after-sales operations to maximize customer retention and long-term profitability.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Business Owner

Self-Employed

Mar 2024 - Jan 2025 (10 months)

Led daily retail branch operations, achieved sales and efficiency targets, and analyzed performance to implement growth strategies while collaborating with headquarters to resolve operational issues.

P&L management Sales Analysis Operations Management Process Improvement Customer Service Team Leadership KPI Tracking

Account Finance Manager

Adient & Summit Corporation Ltd.

Feb 2023 - Feb 2024 (1 year)

Managed full financial lifecycle of OEM automotive programs including costing, quotations, IRR/ROA/ROS reporting and supplier negotiations, delivering cost reductions and improved product profitability.

Cost Financial Analysis IRR ROA ROS Reporting Program Finance

Manager – Customer Service

Scania Siam Co., Ltd.

Aug 2015 - Jan 2023 (7 years 5 months)

Led contracted services and parts operations nationwide, established a Roadside Assistance Center and SOPs that improved contract profitability and customer satisfaction.

Service Operations Contract Management SOP Development Customer Satisfaction Stakeholder Management

Manager – Vehicle Cost Control

Nissan Motor Asia Pacific Co., Ltd.

Oct 2012 - Jul 2015 (2 years 9 months)

Directed vehicle cost control across Thailand and Indonesia, maintained cost tables in collaboration with Nissan Japan, and secured timely new model launches through cost governance.

BOM Validation Cost Tables Cross Functional Collaboration

Senior Officer – Cost Planning

Denso (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

Mar 2005 - Sep 2012 (7 years 6 months)

Built cost tables for thermal products and drove cost kaizen initiatives that reduced process costs while validating production standards across APAC teams.

Processes Standardization Thermal Components

Production Engineer

Mitsui Siam Components Co., Ltd.

Jan 2003 - Feb 2005 (2 years 1 month)

Improved production line layouts, enhanced safety standards and standardized assembly operations to increase efficiency and ensure consistent quality.

Line Layout Optimization Process Improvement Production Engineering Continuous Improvement