J. Lluís Padullés
About J. Lluís Padullés
J. Lluís Padullés serves as the Demand Planning Manager EMEA at Fox Head, Inc., where he has worked since 2013. He holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Engineering from Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya and has extensive experience in demand planning and supply chain management.
Work at Fox Racing
J. Lluís Padullés has served as the Demand Planning Manager EMEA at Fox Head, Inc. since 2013. In this role, he is responsible for driving forecasting consensus and alignment on market demand, new product introductions, and promotional plans specifically for the EMEA region. He leads the evolution of demand planning processes and systems to ensure they align with business requirements. His work focuses on developing supply plans that enhance product availability while minimizing inventory levels.
Education and Expertise
J. Lluís Padullés holds multiple degrees from Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. He completed a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from 2000 to 2004, followed by a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from 2005 to 2007. Additionally, he pursued postgraduate studies in Computer-aided Engineering (CAE) from 2004 to 2005. This educational background provides him with a strong foundation in engineering principles and demand planning methodologies.
Background in Supply Chain Management
Before joining Fox Head, Inc., J. Lluís Padullés gained valuable experience in supply chain management. He worked at Accenture as a Supply Chain Management Intern in 2007 for seven months. Following this, he held positions at Danone as Order Support in Supply Chain from 2007 to 2010 and at Puma as Demand Planner & Sourcing Executive from 2010 to 2013. These roles contributed to his expertise in demand planning and operational forecasting.
Achievements in Demand Planning
In his current role, J. Lluís Padullés has developed strategic and operational demand plans for various business channels, including Wholesale, Direct to Consumer, and Distribution in the EMEA region. He guides the creation of operational demand forecasts by integrating business intelligence from multiple sources, ensuring that the demand planning processes are effective and aligned with market needs.