Demand Controller

Lubrizol Corporation; Brecksville (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus

401(k) match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health Savings Account

Paid holidays, vacation, and parental/

Flexible work environment

Learning and development opportunities

Career and professional growth

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Lubrizol Corporation in Ohio is seeking a Demand Controller to ensure the accuracy and transparency of short‑term demand signals (2–12 weeks) and to align near‑term demand across the business. This role collaborates with Sales, Supply Chain, Customer Service and Production Scheduling to clarify short‑term adjustments and drive data‑driven decisions.

Requires a 2–4 year background in demand planning or related analytics, a bachelor’s degree, and hands‑on ERP/Demand Planning tools.

Qualifications

• 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 with customer forecasts, sales orders, and near‑term demand coordination.
• Proficiency with demand planning systems; Kinaxis, SAP IBP, OMP, or o9 is a strong plus.
• Solid experience with ERP systems.
• Proactive and accountable, able to anticipate issues and own corrective actions under pressure.
• Customer‑focused with a drive for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy, stability, and transparency of the short‑term execution signal (2–12 weeks).
• Review and analyze inputs like customer forecasts and sales orders; align near‑term demand.
• Collaborate with Sales, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and Production Scheduling on short‑term adjustments.
• Highlight risks and opportunities; monitor demand patterns; ensure data‑driven adjustments.
• Track short‑term execution performance metrics such as plan adherence.
• Inform demand planners of changes, order shifts, or risks that impact longer‑term forecast.
• Provide visibility into short‑term customer demand behavior, including late orders and cancellations.
• Ensure demand data in the system remains accurate and aligned with guidance.
• Validate system updates after rebalancing or input changes to maintain data integrity.
• Adhere to governance routines for demand control within the ITP process.
• Monitor demand realization and flag recurring issues like last‑minute variations.
• Contribute to root‑cause analysis for short‑term deviations and propose corrective actions.

Skills

Demand planning

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving under pressure

Customer-focused

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, economics, statistics, industrial engineering, finance, or related analytical field

Tools

Kinaxis

OMP

o9

SAP IBP

Job description

Location

Brecksville, OH to start, and transitioning to Wickliffe, OH in 2028.

Job Type

Full-time. Collaborate in person 4 days each week, with 1 flexible remote day.

How You'll Make an Impact

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.

• 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.
• Highlight risks and opportunities, monitor demand patterns, and ensure all execution signal adjustments are data‑driven and well understood.
• Track short‑term execution performance metrics, including demand stability, plan adherence, and key drivers of week‑to‑week adjustments.
• Inform demand planners and supply planners of key changes, order shifts, or risks that impact the longer‑term forecast
• Provide clear visibility into short‑term customer demand behavior, including late orders, cancellations, and abnormal patterns
• Ensure demand‑related data in the system 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 ITP process
• Monitor demand realization and flag recurring issues such as repeated last‑minute order variations
• Contribute to root‑cause analysis for short‑term demand deviations and propose corrective actions

Required Qualifications

• 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, elevate 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.

Work Environment

• Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods
• Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided
• Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment
• Occasional lifting or movement of materials
• Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance‑based bonus plans.
• 401(k) match plus age‑weighted defined contribution.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and 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.