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Clean Products Trading actively trades all US domestic trading markets and internationally. Clean Products Trading interfaces externally executing purchases, sales, buy-sells, and exchanges for finished gasoline and distillate as well as gasoline and diesel components dictated by refinery economics marketing demands, market conditions, and logistics to maximize economic margin consistent with safe supply chain operations and other MPC core values.\nThis position should be viewed as a growth opportunity 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 clean products supply and trading while performing a complex and critical function.\nThis role requires a strong commercial mindset and a willingness to take calculated risk. The successful candidate will be expected to develop market views, deploy risk appropriately, and capitalize on opportunities to generate trading returns for the company.\nKey Responsibilities\nPart of a broader team responsible for the USGC Light Ends trading desk as well as support to the broader MPC light ends team.\nActively manages MPC’s Jones Act Fleet and demands in the Florida market.\nContinuously reviews market conditions and the short-term supply and sales plans; recommends and implements changes to the plan to optimize overall value to MPC (product yield shifts, sales channel shifts, import/export changes, etc.).\nEvaluates and executes discretionary trades and business development opportunities beyond the core business (storage, blending, freight deals).\nInitiates and completes negotiations and executes or recommends execution of deals (purchase, exchange, and sale in contracts) that maximize economic benefits to the company.\nBuilds and maintains internal and external relationships with counterparties and business partners.\nPrepares periodic reports on market activities and supply/demand or competitive developments.\nCollaborates with the value chain and various members of the extended business team (Credit, Legal, Accounting, etc.) to stay abreast of trading, logistical and financial activity, meet regulatory requirements, prepare contracts, address information queries, and develop acquisition/sales strategies to achieve optimum value.\nParticipates in the negotiation or development of commercial resolutions impacting trading desk (e.g., disputes, claims, etc.).\nAnalyzes and anticipates market conditions to optimize economic value added from purchases, sales, and exchanges in the short-term.\nManages 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.\nOptimizes transportation and storage asset utilization, while managing costs and maximizing economic benefit in collaboration with key stakeholders with a focus on short term.\nEducation and Experience\nTraderBachelor’s degree required.\nThree (3) or more years of experience in Trading or Marketing including profit/loss responsibility for product trading, contract negotiation and scheduling (rail, truck, vessel and pipe).\nExperience in vessel operations, blending, and terminal operations is strongly preferred. \n\nSenior TraderBachelor’s degree required\nFive (5) or more years of experience in trading or marketing including profit/loss responsibility for product trading, contract negotiation and scheduling (rail, truck, vessel and pipe)Experience in vessel operations, blending, and terminal operations is strongly preferred. \n\nSkills\nAccountability\nCommercial Awareness\nCommunication\nContract Management\nCustomer-Focused\nData Analysis\nDecision Making\nEntrepreneurship\nLeadership & Mentoring\nMarketing Strategies\nNegotiation\nRisk Management\nStrategic Planning \nLocation: Houston TX\nRelocation: Available\nEstimated Travel: Up To 25%\nThis position grade may vary depending on candidate experience. The successful candidate will be placed at a level commensurate with experience and qualifications.\nAs an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.\nLocation:\nHouston, TexasAdditional locations:\nJob Requisition ID:\n00024815Location Address:\n500 Dallas St Ste 2900Education:\nBachelors (Required)Employee Group:\nFull timeEmployee Subgroup:\nRegularMarathon 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, citizenshipor 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.\nIf you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at . 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.\nEqual Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability\nWe 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. 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