Demand Controller

Location: Deer Park TX 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 Youll Make an Impact

The Demand Controller is responsible for ensuring the accuracy stability and transparency of the short-term execution signal (212 weeks) by aligning near-term demand across the business. As part of our global team youll be empowered to make a real impact - on your career your community and the world around you.

In this role you will:

• Ensure the accuracy stability and transparency of the short-term execution signal (212 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 that Enables Your Success

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Economics Statistics Industrial Engineering Finance or a related analytical field.
• 24 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 demandsupply 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.

Your Work Environment

At Lubrizol were committed to providing a safe inclusive and empowering environment where you can do your best workwhether in a lab on the production floor or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role your work environment may include:

• 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