At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure accurate demand signals and collaborate with teams to align plans.
- Company: Join a respected multinational company within Berkshire Hathaway.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, professional development, and a diverse, inclusive culture.
- Other info: Flexible work environment with global career mobility opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in sustainable and innovative chemical solutions.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 2+ years in demand planning or supply chain roles.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Location: Flexible within Europe (any site where Lubrizol operates)
Job Type: Full-time - Hybrid, 4 days in office / 1 day flexible
Shift + Hours: Standard business hours
How You'll Make an Impact:
- Ensure the accuracy, stability, and transparency of short-term demand signals (2–12 weeks) to support operational execution.
- Analyze customer forecasts and sales orders to maintain a consistent and aligned view of near-term demand.
- Collaborate with Sales, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and Production Scheduling to align constrained demand plans and adjustments.
- Identify risks and opportunities by monitoring demand patterns and ensuring all updates are data-driven and clearly understood.
- Track key execution metrics such as demand stability, plan adherence, and drivers of weekly demand changes.
- Communicate important demand shifts, risks, and order changes impacting longer-term planning.
- Provide visibility into customer demand behaviour, including late orders, cancellations, and unusual patterns.
- Maintain accurate and timely demand data in systems, validating updates following changes or rebalancing.
Required Qualifications That Enable Your Success:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, Statistics, Industrial Engineering, Finance, or a related analytical field.
- 2+ years of experience in demand planning, supply chain analysis, customer service, or similar data-driven roles in a regional or global environment.
- Experience working with sales orders, customer forecasts, and short-term demand–supply coordination.
- Strong experience with ERP systems and planning tools.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
- Proactive and accountable with the ability to anticipate issues and manage competing priorities.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
- Customer-focused approach with a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Full proficiency in verbal and written English is required. Any other European language is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications That Drive You Forward:
- Experience with demand planning platforms such as Kinaxis, OMP, o9, SAP IBP, or similar systems.
- Experience in short-term execution planning or integrated business planning environments.
Benefits That Empower You:
- Work in a respected, industry-leading multinational company within Berkshire Hathaway.
- A culture of accountability, empowerment, inclusion, and diversity.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development, learning, and global career mobility.
- Meaningful work contributing to sustainable and innovative chemical solutions.
Demand Controller - Europe (M, F, X) in London employer: Lubrizol Corporation
At Lubrizol, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters accountability, empowerment, and diversity. As a Demand Controller, you'll enjoy a competitive compensation package, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a respected multinational company. With flexible working arrangements and a commitment to innovation, Lubrizol is the ideal place for those seeking rewarding employment in a collaborative environment.
