Scheduler

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Position Summary

This Scheduling position is responsible for optimally scheduling gasoline and distillate products out of origin refineries/terminals and delivering light products to destination terminals. The successful candidate will be assigned to the Southern region and experience many diverse scheduling roles. Modes of distribution used to execute the scheduling plan include barge, pipeline, rail, and truck. The candidate will have direct interaction with a wide array of organizations within MPC, MPLX and conduct business with pipelines, terminals, trading companies and other external partners. The applicant should be organized, self-motivated, team oriented, and possess an entrepreneurial mindset.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Nominates and schedules pipeline, waterborne, truck, rail and/or delivery movements through use of propriety and third-party scheduling systems. Monitors inventories and shipping schedules daily to ensure that supply meets demand.
• Communicates and verifies planned movements with all stakeholders, including but not limited to traders, optimizers, internal and external counterparties, customers, suppliers, producers, marketers, terminals, vessels, and pipelines.
• Provides timely and accurate inventory position information to Trading, Pricing, Marketing, Trucking and Supervision.
• Responds to unexpected events making contingency arrangements to minimize disruption of supply.
• Initiates and coordinates movements independently through Marathon’s distribution channels based on a given plan. Identifies and communicates constraints and begins to identify optimization opportunities on their desk.
• Gains knowledge of the costs of transportation associated with the movements on their desk. Learns the regional supply picture.
• Manages more than one desk fluently. Trains others to cover the desk.
• Works with RVP Coordinator, Terminals, Pipelines, and Marketing to coordinate RVP conversion during VOC season.
• Monitors inventory balances for Exchange contracts.
• Remains on call 24 hours a day to respond to emergencies or provide guidance and instructions.
• Additional responsibilities will be expected at the Senior Scheduler level.
  
  

Education and Experience

• A minimum bachelor's degree in related field is required.
• Two (2) to four (4) years of industry-related experience required
• Previous scheduling experience is preferred but not required.
  
  

Skills

Accountability

Action Planning

Adaptability

Business Acumen

Continuous Learning

Developing Partnerships

Results Driven

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Location:

Houston, Texas

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID:

00018472

Location Address:

500 Dallas St Ste 2900

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.

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

We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.