Renewables Trader

Findlay, Ohio

Full time

00024574

An exciting career awaits you

At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.

Position Summary

Renewables Trading is part of Supply, Trading, and Origination (ST&O) a cross-functional organization that purchases/sells, plans, transports and accounts for Renewables including Ethanol, Bio Diesel, and Compliance Credits (RINS, LCFS, etc.).

Traders interface externally to negotiate pricing and terms for the purchase and sale of Ethanol, Biodiesel, and Compliance Credits (RINs, LCFS, etc.) to maximize economic margin consistent with MPC core values.

The position is a role for a highly motivated individual that has strong aptitude and a keen interest in a commercial career. Ideal candidates should possess strong financial acumen and interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops and implements negotiating tactics to complement planned sales/supply strategies and to maximize MPC overall value.

• Continuously 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.)

• Evaluates and executes discretionary trade and business development opportunities beyond the core business (storage, blending, freight deals)

• Initiates and completes negotiations and executes or recommends execution of deals (purchase, exchange, and sale contracts) that maximize economic benefits to the company.

• Builds and maintains internal and external relationships with counterparties and business partners.

• Prepares periodic reports on market activities and supply/demand or competitive developments.

• Collaborates 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.

• Participates in the negotiation or development of commercial resolutions impacting trading desk (e.g., disputes, claims, etc.)

• Analyzes and anticipates market conditions to optimize economic value added from trading activity in collaboration with FVC, VCO and across the value chain.

• Manages basis commodity exposure and/or physical inventory position to maximize market structure value within operational constraints in collaboration with FVC, VCO and across the value chain as well as Finance.

• 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 Renewables Trading.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Trader:

• Three (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).

• Senior Trader:

• Five (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).

Location: Findlay, OH

Relocation: Yes

Estimated Travel: <10%

As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

Location:

Findlay, Ohio

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID:

00024574

Location Address:

539 S Main St

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 [email protected] . 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.

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.