Demand Manager EMEAI

Shape the Future with Us. At Lubrizol were transformingBeauty Health and Homethrough science sustainability and a culture of inclusion. As part of our global team youll be empowered to make a real impacton your career your community and the world around you.

Location: London Hazelwood or Barnsley (UK) or Pune (India).

Job Type: Full-Time. 4 days on-site required

How Youll Make An Impact

The Demand Manager will join the team as a Subject Matter Expert in Demand Planning and will be responsible for developing and maintaining regional Consensus Demand Plans based on historical data market trends sales inputs and other relevant factors. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and communication skills to translate data into analyses and actions and to lead the monthly Demand Review of the Integrated Business Planning process.

The Demand Manager will report into the Global Demand Planning Director and partner with core team members within the Sales Product Line Owner Supply Chain Finance and other key stakeholders

In This Role You Will

• Develop and maintain regional and global Consensus Demand Plans (CDP) by analyzing historical data market trends sales inputs and other relevant factors.
• Lead monthly Regional Demand Reviews within the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process collaborating with Sales Product Line Owners (PLO) Supply Chain and other stakeholders to reach consensus.
• Identify and address gaps between CDP and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) assisting with mitigation options and analyzing deviations between actual and forecasted demand.
• Perform what-if analyses scenario planning and manage by exception to highlight and recommend demand plan overrides.
• Collaborate with PLOs during New Product Introduction (NPI) and End of Life (EOL) processes to ensure accurate demand changes.
• Partner with Sales Data Science IT and other groups to standardize and improve data sets deliver demand planning training and promote best practices.
• Track demand planning performance using established KPIs and metrics identify causes of forecast error and bias and implement improvement plans.
• Gather and analyze market intelligence competitor data and customer feedback to proactively identify demand opportunities and changes.
  
  

Required Qualifications That Enables Your Success

• Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Management Operations Research or related field.
• Minimum 8 years experience in demand planning or in an adjacent planning or commercial function including supply marketing product or financial forecasting roles with at least 3 years using supply chain planning software (Kinaxis preferred; OMP O9 etc. acceptable).
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP S/4Hana preferred; SAP ECC Microsoft Dynamics etc. also considered).
• Strong analytical skills in demand forecasting statistical modeling and data analysis.
• Excellent communication collaboration and stakeholder management skills with ability to deliver clear messages and influence others.
• Proven ability to translate data analyses into business impacts and actionable decisions.
• Experience delivering demand planning training and establishing cross-functional relationships.
• Demonstrated business and financial acumen adaptability to market trends and commitment to continuous process improvement.
  
  

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
  
  

We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well-being productivity and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation we are committed to working with you to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

Benefits That Empower You

• Develop your professional career with a highly respected industry-leading multinational company that is part of Berkshire Hathaway Inc
• Become part of a culture that is built on accountability and empowerment and which values diversity and inclusivity
• Enjoy a competitive remuneration benefits package and opportunities for continuous learning and career growth

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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 solutionsfrom 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 worlds 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 worldbrought to life by science and most importantly delivered by you. Whether youre in the lab on the production floor or in the office youll 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. Lets build the future together.