Demand Controller

Lubrizol Corporation
Any Location, TX
Job Description
Role Overview

The Demand Controller is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, stability, and transparency of the short-term execution signal (2–12 weeks) by aligning near-term demand across the business. This role requires collaboration with Sales, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and Production Scheduling to clarify short-term adjustments to the constrained demand plan and their drivers. The Demand Controller will also track short-term execution performance metrics, including demand stability, plan adherence, and key drivers of week-to-week adjustments.

What You Will Do

In this role, you will: Ensure the accuracy, stability, and transparency of the short-term execution signal (2–12 weeks). Review and analyze key inputs such as customer forecasts and sales orders, maintaining an aligned view of near-term demand. Collaborate with Sales, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and Production Scheduling to clarify short-term adjustments to the constrained demand plan and their drivers.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The Demand Controller will be a good fit for someone with a strong analytical background, experience in demand planning, customer service, supply chain analysis, or a similar data-driven planning role. Proficiency with demand planning or forecasting systems and experience with ERP systems are highly beneficial.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, Statistics, Industrial Engineering, Finance, or a related analytical field.
  • 2–4 years of experience in demand planning, customer service, supply chain analysis, or a similar data-driven planning role.
  • Experience working with sales orders, customer forecasts, and short-term demand–supply coordination is highly beneficial.
  • Proficiency with demand planning or forecasting systems; experience with platforms such as Kinaxis, OMP, o9, SAP IBP, or equivalent is a strong plus.
  • Solid experience with ERP systems
  • Proactive and accountable, with the ability to anticipate issues, escalate early, and take ownership of resolving short-term demand gaps while maintaining process discipline under pressure.
  • Customer-focused and committed to continuous improvement, effectively balancing service needs with operational realities.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
  • 401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution
  • Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave
  • Flexible work environment
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Career and professional growth
  • Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement
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