Demand Controller

The Lubrizol Corporation; Thane; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lubrizol Corporation in India seeks a Demand Controller to lead short‑term demand execution and align cross‑functional teams across Sales, Supply Chain, and Customer Service. You will manage 2–12 week demand signals and drive data‑driven adjustments to forecasts and orders.

Join a global team that values analytical rigor, proactive problem solving, and a customer‑focused approach to sustainment of operations and service levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, Statistics, Engineering, Finance, or a related analytical field.
• 4 years of experience in demand planning, customer service, supply chain analysis, or a similar data‑driven planning role and 10 years experience in Supply Chain domain
• Experience working with sales orders, customer forecasts, and short‑term demand and supply coordination.
• Solid experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Proactive and accountable with the ability to anticipate issues, escalate early, and resolve short‑term demand gaps.
• Customer‑focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the accuracy, stability, and transparency of the short-term execution signal (2–12 weeks).
• Review and analyze customer forecasts and sales orders while maintaining an aligned view of near‑term demand.
• Collaborate with Sales, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and Production Scheduling to clarify short‑term adjustments and demand drivers.
• Highlight risks and opportunities, monitor demand patterns, and ensure execution signal adjustments are data‑driven.
• Track performance metrics including demand stability, plan adherence, and drivers of week‑to‑week adjustments.
• Inform demand planners and supply planners of key changes, order shifts, and forecast risks.
• Provide visibility into short‑term customer demand behavior, including late orders, cancellations, and abnormal patterns.
• Ensure demand data remains accurate, timely, and aligned with commercial guidance.
• Validate system updates following rebalancing or customer input changes to maintain data integrity.
• Adhere to governance routines for demand control within the Integrated Tactical Planning process.
• Monitor demand realization and flag recurring issues such as repeated last‑minute order variations.
• Contribute to root‑cause analysis for demand deviations and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

Demand planning

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Shape the Future with Us.

At Lubrizol, we’re bringing to life the chemistry behind clean water, efficient transportation, reliable infrastructure, critical medicines, and the products people rely on every day through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion.

As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact - on your career, your community, and the world around you.

How You’ll Make An Impact

As a Demand Controller, you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, driving accurate short-term demand execution and enabling cross-functional alignment across the business. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing, and enhance modern life. In this role, you will:

• Ensure the accuracy, stability, and transparency of the short-term execution signal (2–12 weeks).
• Review and analyze customer forecasts and sales orders while maintaining an aligned view of near‑term demand.
• Collaborate with Sales, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and Production Scheduling to clarify short‑term adjustments and demand drivers.
• Highlight risks and opportunities, monitor demand patterns, and ensure execution signal adjustments are data‑driven.
• Track performance metrics including demand stability, plan adherence, and drivers of week‑to‑week adjustments.
• Inform demand planners and supply planners of key changes, order shifts, and forecast risks.
• Provide visibility into short‑term customer demand behavior, including late orders, cancellations, and abnormal patterns.
• Ensure demand data remains accurate, timely, and aligned with commercial guidance.
• Validate system updates following rebalancing or customer input changes to maintain data integrity.
• Adhere to governance routines for demand control within the Integrated Tactical Planning process.
• Monitor demand realization and flag recurring issues such as repeated last‑minute order variations.
• Contribute to root‑cause analysis for demand deviations and recommend corrective actions.

Required Qualifications That Enable Your Success

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, Statistics, Engineering, Finance, or a related analytical field.
• 4 years of experience in demand planning, customer service, supply chain analysis, or a similar data‑driven planning role and 10 years experience in Supply Chain domain
• Experience working with sales orders, customer forecasts, and short‑term demand and supply coordination.
• Solid experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Proactive and accountable with the ability to anticipate issues, **escalate early**, and resolve short‑term demand gaps.
• Customer‑focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Preferred Qualifications That Drive You Forward

• Experience with demand planning or forecasting platforms such as Kinaxis, OMP, o9, SAP Integrated Business Planning (SAP IBP), or equivalent systems.

Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science. ™ Delivered by You.

For nearly 100 years, The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has been at the forefront of innovation to enhance everyday life, advance mobility, and make the modern world work better. Our specialty chemistry solutions—from engine oils, performance coatings, and skincare to medical devices and plumbing systems —are powered by the expertise, passion, and commitment of people like you.

We tackle the world’s toughest challenges with science‑based solutions, deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value. Our inclusive culture, dedication to safety, and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern world—brought to life by science and, most importantly, delivered by you.

Whether you're in the lab, on the production floor, or in the office, you'll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly, drive results, and contribute to solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future.

We win because of you. Let’s build the future together.