Charoen Pokphand Foods
Somkid Palapan possesses extensive experience in the food and farm industry, currently serving as the Assistant Vice President of Supply Chain Development at CPF Trading Company since April 2007. Responsibilities include establishing new supply chain processes, improving data management through Power BI, and implementing various software solutions for demand forecasting and replenishment systems. Prior roles encompass Digital Transformation General Manager at CPF Thailand Company, focusing on smart farming and factory initiatives, as well as General Manager positions overseeing business process improvements across multiple divisions. Somkid's career began at Siam City Cement as a Warehouse Engineer, where foundational skills in logistics and quality management were developed. Educational qualifications include a Master of Engineering in Engineering/Industrial Management from Kasetsart University and a Bachelor of Engineering in Production Engineering from King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi.