Saranjit Chaithongkum (Kay)

Available to hire

Language

English
Advanced
Thai
Fluent

Work Experience

Business Consultant Sourcing Specialist at Various FMCG Companies
March 1, 2017 - Present
Provide integrated commercial solutions to elevate capabilities and manage challenges; key activities include product sourcing, in-store field execution, retail setup, private label development, end-to-end project management, market research, and training.
Senior Commercial Manager – Merchandising & Sourcing at CP Axtra Public Company Limited (Siam Makro Thailand)
January 1, 2015 - February 28, 2017
Sourced and developed non-food products; managed category sales, forecasts, margins and budgets; responsible for buying, in-store presentation, promotion planning, product launches, pricing, sales performance, supplier management, space and inventory.
Director – Merchandising & Sourcing at Index Living Mall Company Limited
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Sourced and developed home decorative items for ILM stores, local and international; set up quality standards for ILM-owned brands; managed category sales, forecasts, margins and budgets; managed store layout and planogram development; managed P&L for the Merchandising & Sourcing team.
Senior Product Manager at Nestlé (Thai) Company Limited
February 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Developed Brand Essence; contributed to innovation and renovation pipelines and packaging development; managed big ideas, campaign ideas and engagement strategies; ensured brand communications met standards and omni-channel requirements; collaborated with supply chain on inventory planning.
General Manager (Health & Beauty) at Cosway (Thailand) Company Limited
February 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Private Label Product sourcing and cross-functional operations to set up health and beauty retail channels.
Head of Sourcing, Product Development and Quality (Thailand) at Alliance Boots Global Sourcing (Thailand) / Boots Retail (Thailand)
October 1, 2009 - January 31, 2012
Sourced and developed products per briefs; ensured quality and testing compliance; supplier management; managed contracts; end-to-end project management; led cross-functional teams; built contingency plans.
Senior Manager (International Business Development & Key Account) at Alliance Boots Retail International (Boots) / Boots
August 1, 2007 - September 30, 2009
Maintained relationships with key business partners; led new Boots store setups; explored opportunities to expand retail formats across Asia; managed Shop-in-Shop teams and promotions; worked with Central/Robinson/King Power partners.
Senior Manager (Healthcare Category & Beauty Brands & Own Brands) at Boots Retail (Thailand) / Alliance Boots
May 1, 1999 - July 31, 2007
Developed private brands; negotiated with suppliers; managed category strategy, budgets, in-store marketing, inventory and assortment planning; oversaw space and planograms.

Education

Mini Master of Information Technology at King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology (Ladkrabang)
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
Master of Business Administration (Marketing & Information Technology) at Northeastern University (Boston) MA, USA
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998
Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmaceutical Administration & Marketing) at Chulalongkorn University
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1995

Qualifications

Google Project Management
January 1, 2024 - December 2, 2025
Google AI Essentials
January 1, 2024 - December 2, 2025
Google Digital Marketing & E-Commerce
January 1, 2023 - December 2, 2025
Food Law & Regulations and Permission (Certificate issued by FDA)
January 1, 2023 - December 2, 2025
SEO Courses
January 1, 2021 - December 2, 2025
Digital Marketing by Google and SET Thailand
January 1, 2020 - December 2, 2025
Cannabis training for Pharmacists (The Pharmacy Council)
January 1, 2019 - December 2, 2025
Basic Export Management
January 1, 2018 - December 2, 2025
Category Management
January 1, 2016 - December 2, 2025
Commercial Capability Programme
January 1, 2015 - December 2, 2025
Completed Skills Negotiator Workshop (Gap Partnership)
January 1, 2010 - December 2, 2025
Thailand FDA – Healthfood Advertising and SOP development training
January 1, 2009 - December 2, 2025
Cosmetics, Skincare & Fragrance
January 1, 2008 - December 2, 2025
Mastering Advanced Negotiation Skills & Techniques for Managers
January 1, 2007 - December 2, 2025
Retail Management Strategy
January 1, 2006 - December 2, 2025
The Trends of Thailand Pharmaceutical Industry Seminar
January 1, 2006 - December 2, 2025
Negotiation Techniques
January 1, 2004 - December 2, 2025
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
January 1, 2003 - December 2, 2025
The Bullet Proof Manager Training Series
January 1, 2002 - December 2, 2025
Google Project Management
January 1, 2024 - December 2, 2025
Google AI Essentials
January 1, 2024 - December 2, 2025
Google Digital Marketing & E-Commerce
January 1, 2023 - December 2, 2025
SEO Courses
January 1, 2021 - December 2, 2025
Digital Marketing by Google and SET Thailand
January 1, 2020 - December 2, 2025
Cannabis Pharmacist Training (Pharmacist cannabis)
January 1, 2019 - December 2, 2025
Basic Export Management
January 1, 2018 - December 2, 2025
Category Management
January 1, 2016 - December 2, 2025
Commercial Capability Programme
January 1, 2015 - December 2, 2025
The Completed Skills Negotiator Workshop
January 1, 2010 - December 2, 2025
Thailand FDA – Healthfood Advertising / SOP development
January 1, 2009 - December 2, 2025
Cosmetics, Skincare & Fragrance
January 1, 2008 - December 2, 2025
Mastering Advanced Negotiation Skills
January 1, 2007 - December 2, 2025
Retail Management Strategy
January 1, 2006 - December 2, 2025
The Trends of Thailand Pharmaceutical Industry Seminar
January 1, 2006 - December 2, 2025
Negotiation Techniques
January 1, 2004 - December 2, 2025
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
January 1, 2003 - December 2, 2025
The Bullet Proof Manager Training Series
January 1, 2002 - December 2, 2025

Industry Experience

Retail, Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Professional Services, Manufacturing