Director S&OP

To support the ongoing growth ambitions of Rituals, you as the S&OP Director, will act as the crucial link between Sales, Marketing, and Operations, driving strategic alignment and ensuring a seamless integration of demand and supply planning processes. Your role requires a deep understanding of digital planning tools, a sharp ability to distill and communicate important business decisions to the senior stakeholders including the Board, and an unwavering commitment to keeping deliverables on track in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This is a high-impact role with continuous opportunities for growth and transformation.Your Accountabilities:Strategic alignment and collaboration to optimize demand forecasts including new product launches and marketing campaigns.Drive the monthly S&OP cycle, ensuring an integrated approach to demand and supply planning.Oversee the development of data-driven strategies that support both long-term goals and tactical needs.Leverage advanced digital planning tools and platforms to enhance forecasting accuracy and operational efficiency.Act as the trusted advisor to the leadership team on S&OP strategies and performance.Deliver on key metrics such as forecast accuracy.Proactively identify and mitigate demand & supply risks to ensure smooth operations.Initiate and oversee improvement projects to elevate the effectiveness of the S&OP process.Maintain a forward-looking approach, anticipating future challenges and opportunities.Manages a team of 3 managers and their team members, in total 15 FTE.