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Marathon Petroleum Corporation Heavy Products Trader in San Antonio, Texas
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POSITION SUMMARY:
Heavy Products Trading is part of Global Feedstocks Value Chain (GFVC), a cross-functional organization that purchases/sells, plans, transports, and accounts for Heavy Products including Vacuum Gasoil, Fuel Oil and Slurry. Heavy Products Trading is located in San Antonio, TX
Heavy Products Traders interface externally to negotiate pricing and terms for the purchase and sale of Heavy Products as dictated by refinery economics, market conditions, and logistics to maximize economic margin consistent with safe refinery supply chain operations and other MPC core values.
This trading position is for a highly motivated individual that has a strong aptitude and a keen interest for a commercial career. This role will provide an opportunity for the successful candidate to gain an understanding of the Heavy Products supply business, while performing a complex and critical function.
Key Responsibilities
Develops and implements negotiating tactics and arranging the purchase and sale of Heavy Products as dictated by refinery economics, market conditions and logistical requirements.
Interacting with Traders, Schedulers, Refinery Feedstock Coordinators, Accountants, Engineers, Analysts, Legal and other personnel in Commercial, Refining, Marketing, Product Quality, Transport & Logistics, Business Development, IT and Finance & Commercial Services and elsewhere. These interactions will be required to stay abreast of trading, logistical and financial activity, prepare contracts, address information queries, initiate, recommend, develop, and implement existing and new acquisition or sales strategies for achieving optimum value added from Heavy Products purchases, sales, and logistics.
Evaluates and executes discretionary trade and business development opportunities beyond the core business (storage, blending, freight deals).
Manages basis commodity exposure and/or physical inventory position to maximize market structure value within operational constraints in collaboration with Refining, Scheduling, and Finance groups within assigned area.
Representing the Company at industry functions and keeping abreast of evolving industry conditions by training, reading, building, and maintaining internal and external contacts related to Heavy Products trading.
Maintains and communicates relevant commodity pricing database for internal use on a daily basis.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, marketing, economics, accounting, or related field of study
3 or more years of experience in a commercial role, trading or marketing including profit/loss responsibility for crude trading, contract negotiation, and scheduling (rail, truck, and pipe)
* This position is part of a job family with multiple grade levels. The successful candidate will be placed at a level commensurate with experience and qualifications.*
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Travel: 10-15%
Relocation : Yes
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Location:
San Antonio, Texas
Additional locations:
Job Requisition ID:
00011529
Location Address:
19100 Ridgewood Pkwy
Education:
Bachelors (Required)
Employee Group:
Full time
Employee Subgroup:
Regular
Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here (https://marathonpetroleum.brandextract.com/staged/marathonpetroleum.com/content/documents/Jobs_/Department_of_Labor_EEOC_.pdf) . If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at talentacquisition@marathonpetroleum.com . Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at https://mympcbenefits.com .The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program. Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability
About Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The company operates the nation's largest refining system. MPC's marketing system includes branded locations across the United States, including Marathon brand retail outlets. MPC also owns the general partner and majority limited partner interest in MPLX LP, a midstream company that owns and operates gathering, processing, and fractionation assets, as well as crude oil and light product transportation and logistics infrastructure.