Raúl Prades López
Madrid
Summary
Global Data Science leader with expertise in AI and Machine Learning, specializing in transforming Supply Chain operations. Proven track record in developing advanced analytics solutions for CPG, Oil & Gas, and HighTech industries, focusing on inventory optimization and demand forecasting. Currently serves as Global Director of Data Science at PepsiCo, overseeing an international team and implementing ML-driven forecasting solutions. Formerly founded and managed the Spanish branch of a company, combining technical skills with business acumen.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Director Data Science
PepsiCo
Barcelona
08.2025 - Current
- Leading global deployments of Data Science for IBP forecasting, scaling across multiple markets and regions.
- Managing and mentoring a cross-functional team across geographies.
- Enhancing our driver-based Machine Learning models to uncover complex demand patterns influenced by factors like pricing, promotions, media and holidays.
- Partnering closely with commercial, finance, and planning teams to embed AI-driven forecasting into business decision-making at scale.
Global Senior Principal Data Scientist
PepsiCo
Barcelona
03.2022 - 08.2025
- Led regional deployments of Data Science solutions for IBP forecasting, working closely with global leadership and pilot markets.
- Designed and implemented driver-based Machine Learning models to uncover demand signals from pricing, promotions, and calendar events.
- Acted as the primary point of contact for planning and commercial teams in early-stage rollouts, ensuring alignment between technical solutions and business needs.
- Played a key role in preparing the foundations for global scaling and broader adoption.
Director, Supply Chain Analytics
Entercoms, Inc.
Barcelona y alrededores
04.2019 - 03.2022
- Led the Supply Chain Analytics team, reporting directly to the CEO.
- Responsible for developing advanced analytics products using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to solve complex, real-world challenges across our clients' supply chains.
- Oversaw the full product lifecycle - from ideation to deployment - ensuring solutions delivered measurable business value and strategic impact.
General Manager Spain
Entercoms, Inc.
Barcelona y alrededores
12.2016 - 03.2022
- Launched the company's operations in Spain, growing a local team to deliver strategic analytics solutions for high-value clients across the region.
- Built and led a multidisciplinary team focused on data science and advanced analytics, fully aligned with global standards and business objectives.
- Oversaw all aspects of local operations - including recruitment, business development, client delivery, and strategic planning.
- Acted as the primary liaison between the Spanish office and global leadership, reporting directly to the CEO.
Manager, Supply Chain Analytics
Entercoms, Inc.
Barcelona y alrededores
12.2016 - 04.2019
- Led a solutions team focused on developing advanced analytics products combining Machine Learning, Big Data technologies (e.g., Spark), and modern front-end frameworks (e.g., AngularJS).
- Managed a multidisciplinary team of 8 professionals, overseeing project delivery, technical direction, and collaboration with internal stakeholders and clients.
- Responsible for aligning solution design with business needs, ensuring scalability, performance, and innovation across all developments.
Data Scientist, Supply Chain Analytics
Entercoms, Inc.
County Cork
06.2014 - 12.2016
- Developed advanced Machine Learning and AI solutions to optimize Supply Chain operations for Fortune 50 clients in the Oil & Gas and High-Tech industries.
- Built predictive and prescriptive models using Python, scikit-learn, pandas, Spark, and SQL, with strong foundations in statistical analysis, anomaly detection, and time series forecasting.
- Focused on solving critical challenges such as inventory optimization, network optimization, and demand variability, leveraging large-scale datasets to drive measurable business impact.
- Contributed to the full solution lifecycle - from data exploration and model development to deployment and integration into front-end tools built with AngularJS.
External Supply Chain Consultant
Novartis
Basilea y alrededores
08.2013 - 06.2014
- As part of the MIT program, worked with the Supply Chain team at Novartis to develop a KPI system to measure 3PL performance across countries.
Consultant SAP BI y HANA
Seidor
Zaragoza
06.2011 - 08.2013
- Led the implementation of SAP BW for a leading health insurance company (Fremap, Madrid).
- Developed the second SAP BW on HANA system implemented in Spain, under direct SAP Germany mentorship, for a major retail company (Miquel Alimentació, Figueres, Girona).
- Delivered end-to-end SAP BW and SAP BusinessObjects (BO) implementation for a national retail group (Unide, Madrid).
- Led the execution of a SAP BusinessObjects implementation for a major hotel chain (Dreamplace Hotels, Canary Islands), enhancing existing KPIs and designing new performance metrics.
Technical management internship
Endesa
06.2010 - 06.2011
- Developed an Excel macro-based system simulating a Business Warehouse to extract data from SAP ERP.
- Automated daily financial and operational reporting, replacing a manual weekly process and significantly improving reporting timeliness and efficiency.
Education
Master's - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
06.2014
Master's - Signal processing and Analytics
Kungliga tekniska högskolan
01.2010
Telecommunications Engineering -
Universidad de Zaragoza
01.2009
Skills
- Data Science
- Machine Learning
- Strategic planning
- Team leadership
- Data visualization
- AI integration
- Advanced analytics
- Supply chain management
- Demand Forecasting
Websites
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Global Director Data Science
PepsiCo
08.2025 - Current
Global Senior Principal Data Scientist
PepsiCo
03.2022 - 08.2025
Director, Supply Chain Analytics
Entercoms, Inc.
04.2019 - 03.2022
General Manager Spain
Entercoms, Inc.
12.2016 - 03.2022
Manager, Supply Chain Analytics
Entercoms, Inc.
12.2016 - 04.2019
Data Scientist, Supply Chain Analytics
Entercoms, Inc.
06.2014 - 12.2016
External Supply Chain Consultant
Novartis
08.2013 - 06.2014
Consultant SAP BI y HANA
Seidor
06.2011 - 08.2013
Technical management internship
Endesa
06.2010 - 06.2011
Master's - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Master's - Signal processing and Analytics
Kungliga tekniska högskolan
Telecommunications Engineering -
Universidad de Zaragoza