Customs and FTZ Senior Analyst

Marathon Petroleum Corporation • Findlay, OH

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About The Position

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. The Customs and FTZ Tax Operations Analyst is a skilled professional responsible for ensuring and strengthening compliance with Customs and International Trade regulations, with a particular emphasis on imports and foreign trade zone operations. The role demands deep technical knowledge of Customs and International Trade regulations, and proficiency in imports, foreign trade zone operations and tariffs. Strong written and oral communication skills are necessary to effectively engage with key stakeholders, U.S. Customs, and outside advisors. Robust analytical skills and ability to multitask are required to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate for this role demonstrates expertise both within the company and the broader industry, leveraging relationships to achieve results. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining company-wide trade compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls. Oversee and ensure timely preparation and completion of customs filings and documentation, including classification, valuation, country of origin, duty mitigation and recordkeeping requirements for multiple entities and foreign trade zone operations. Advise internal stakeholders on trade requirements affecting transactions and contracts. Serve as a primary contact for customs brokers, freight forwarders, and government authorities for imports and foreign trade zone operations. Perform audits, assessments, and internal reviews to identify and correct compliance gaps. Oversee and ensure compliance with CTPAT and CTPAT Trade Compliance program requirements, including annual validations, risk assessments, and partner outreach. Assist with or coordinate required governmental and internal reporting obligations. Monitor and interpret regulatory changes, sanctions updates, and emerging trade compliance risks. Assist in providing training to employees on trade compliance policies and best practices. Support duty optimization strategies, including FTZ, drawback, duty deferral, and trade preference programs. Represent the company in meetings with counterparties, third-party stakeholders, and government agencies, while developing and maintaining strong, cooperative working relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Major Discipline: Accounting/Business/Finance/related field) or five (5) years of working for a multi-state enterprise with an understanding of indirect tax (e.g., property, sales/use, customs) tax rules and regulations
• Two (2) to Three (3) years of progressive experience in tax preparation and filing, or equivalent skillset level with greater than three (3) years of experience.
• Experience with application of tax rules and regulations.
• Experience collaborating across all functions.
• Experience with written and oral communication of tax issues to non-tax team members.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining company-wide trade compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Oversee and ensure timely preparation and completion of customs filings and documentation, including classification, valuation, country of origin, duty mitigation and recordkeeping requirements for multiple entities and foreign trade zone operations.
• Advise internal stakeholders on trade requirements affecting transactions and contracts.
• Serve as a primary contact for customs brokers, freight forwarders, and government authorities for imports and foreign trade zone operations.
• Perform audits, assessments, and internal reviews to identify and correct compliance gaps.
• Oversee and ensure compliance with CTPAT and CTPAT Trade Compliance program requirements, including annual validations, risk assessments, and partner outreach.
• Assist with or coordinate required governmental and internal reporting obligations.
• Monitor and interpret regulatory changes, sanctions updates, and emerging trade compliance risks.
• Assist in providing training to employees on trade compliance policies and best practices.
• Support duty optimization strategies, including FTZ, drawback, duty deferral, and trade preference programs.
• Represent the company in meetings with counterparties, third-party stakeholders, and government agencies, while developing and maintaining strong, cooperative working relationships.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees