At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure accurate demand signals and collaborate with teams to align plans.
- Company: Join Lubrizol, a respected multinational company under Berkshire Hathaway.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, professional development, and a hybrid work environment.
- Other info: Inclusive culture with opportunities for global career mobility.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic role focused on data-driven decision making.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 2+ years in demand planning or supply chain analysis.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Location: UK or Belgium
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 behavior, 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.
Your Work Environment
At Lubrizol, we’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work in a hybrid setting, collaborating across global teams. You will primarily work with digital tools and adhere to strong governance and data integrity standards.
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.
We think you need these skills to ace Demand Controller - Europe (M, F, X) in London
Demand Planning
Supply Chain Analysis
Customer Service
Data-Driven Decision Making
ERP Systems
Planning Tools
Analytical Mindset
