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The Petrochemical Trading Operations Analyst plays a pivotal role in supporting the Petrochemical organization's strategic objectives. This multifaceted position entails regular collaboration with Petrochemical traders, schedulers, and various internal stakeholders including Refining, Refining Value Chain Optimization (RVCO), Business Development, Business Planning & Analysis (BP&A), Economics group, among others. In addition to recurring duties, the incumbent will actively engage in leading and contributing to both internal initiatives and cross-functional projects. Moreover, they will drive the advancement of Petrochemical information technology projects. This role is tailor-made for individuals who possess technical acumen, ambition, and a thirst for continuous learning. Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced environments and are eager to explore diverse aspects of our corporation.

• Compile insightful monthly market commentary incorporating critical pricing, contract, market performance data, economic indicators, and sales/purchase volumes.
• Conduct comprehensive analysis utilizing diverse reports and models to bolster Petrochemical team efforts, monitor organizational performance, pinpoint optimization and market opportunities, and assess competitive positioning through internal metric tracking. Deliver detailed value-added reports and presentations communicating results to relevant stakeholders.
• Provide crucial support in development of the company’s long-term Petrochemical growth strategy. Coordinate closely with key stakeholders including Business Development, Refining, and RVCO to inform management options in a rapidly growing segment of our business.
• Prepare, analyze, and interpret data sets for development of various Petrochemical financial and pricing forecasts including the Business Plan, Economic Long-Term Outlook (ELTO), Short Term Pricing Outlook (STOP), Refining Long Term Pricing Forecast (LTPF), Petrochemical budget and monthly forecasts.  Offer detailed explanations of forecast variances and trends as needed.
• Execute recurring runs of the Propylene DPO Model (Aspen PSPC) and communicate optimized results to the Propylene commercial team for actionable implementation.
• Conceptualize, propose, and implement enhancements to streamline report generation processes and elevate the overall efficacy of reports. Leverage various analytics tools and resources such as SQL queries and Tableau/PowerBI to accomplish complex tasks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize operational processes and bridge organizational gaps.
• Provide critical support to management and various departmental initiatives through in-depth data analysis in time-sensitive scenarios.
• Provide backfill support for Petrochemical Traders, Schedulers, and GBR Petrochemical Coordinator as applicable. 
• Identify and resolve data quality issues and reporting gaps to ensure accuracy and completeness.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, Economics, Engineering, Marine or related discipline required
• Five (5) or more years of experience in Commercial, Risk, Trading Analytics, Marine, Scheduling, or Marketing required

Action Planning

Business Acumen

Commercial Awareness

Communication

Competitor Analysis

Data Analysis

Mentorship

Process Efficiency

Improvements

Relationship Management

Results Driven

Supply Demand Analysis

Teamwork

Location: Findlay Ohio

Relocation: Available

Estimated Travel: ~5%

This position grade may vary depending on candidate experience. The successful candidate will be placed at a level commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

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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.