JAVIER HOLGUERAS

Leading data-driven forecasting initiatives across Europe and Asia, improving supply-demand accuracy through advanced statistical modelling, AI tools, and Python-based automation. Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Procurement, and Operations to align forecasts with budget and strategic goals. Deliver measurable gains in forecast precision, operational efficiency, and cost optimization through continuous process improvement.

Developed and automated forecasting tools for 27+ markets across Europe & Asia, integrating data from Finance, Supply Chain, and Procurement. Designed forecasting models using Python, statistical analytics, and visualization tools to improve planning accuracy and operational reliability.

Created short- and mid-term forecasts and annual budgets for key operational KPIs within Zalando Fulfillment Solutions. Improved forecast precision for 500+ logistics partners through data dashboards, KPI tracking, and weekly performance reporting. Enabled smarter decision-making by combining analytics, forecasting, and supply optimization.

Delivered reporting, analytics, and process optimization for Apple’s iPad, Mac, and Watch portfolios. Supported cross-department initiatives in Logistics, Operations, and Sales, improving coordination and data flow across the EMEIA region. Streamlined key processes using data visualization and automation tools to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

Key Account in South Europe HQ for ES (Telefonica O2, Vodafone), FR (Boulanger) and LUX (Tango, Post) Data Visualization projects to improve KPIs tracking + data sharing with partners

Develop analytics projects for the main European markets (UK, France, Italy, Germany and Spain) with an agency so as to get insights and recommendations regarding the Company’s strategy. Gather information from different resources and develop algorithms so as to understand the market behaviour and understand not only what is happening, but what to do next so as to optimize investment and maximize results. Ad hoc in house projects for smaller countries in Europe as well.

• Sales, Market and Demand Planning Analytics. Weekly KPI follow up with data from different data bases (BI, Nielsen, Dunnhumby, Kantar) • Forecasting through prediction models development to optimize production and delivery from different factories and warehouses to several stakeholders • Optimization and automation of the whole department’s reports in terms of market, promo and sales analysis • Working with logistics and customer service teams placed in UK • Account management through 3rd party company to

• Back office department manager, with 3 direct reports (analysts) • Team development through monthly 1 to 1 meetings and specific courses oriented to improve their technical, communicative and selling skills • Cross department projects development with sales, marketing and finance • Design analytics tools/reports for a new account managers team • Improve the company’s ways of working through reports cloud migration • Account management of middle size retail customers in Spain (wholesaler, supermarket and p