Head of Market Insight and Foresight

About the role

We are DS Smith, together with International Paper, we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. We employ more than 65,000 colleagues in North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), who are experts in innovation, manufacturing, design, sales, sustainability, supply chain, and much more. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Become part of a world-leading organisation and do your best work with us! We are currently looking for a Head of Market Insight and Foresight - a pivotal role in shaping and developing the full potential of the data driven insight and foresight agenda across the organisation, with the ambition to build industry-leading insight capability and transform how we anticipate change, segment our markets, understand customer needs, and forecast performance that leads to business and growth opportunities. You will develop and lead the EMEA market insight and foresight strategy, aligning with business priorities and long-term growth objectives. Working cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing and Innovation, Data and IT teams and partnering with trusted external agencies, you will ensure that predictive analytics, scenario planning and customer research are embedded into the way we operate and innovate. This is a senior, high-visibility role that has an impact on the overall marketing and business strategy and the delivery of all marketing sub-teams, combining strategic thinking, analytical leadership, and customer-centric vision.