Intern/Co-op - Commercial (Summer 2027)

Marathon Petroleum Corporation•Duluth, GA

1d•$20 - $25•Onsite

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. Marathon Petroleum Company LP (MPC) offers internship and co-op opportunities to high-performing college students who want meaningful hands-on experiences in their fields of study. The following core values guide MPC’s approach to doing business: Safety & Environmental Stewardship, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, and Collaboration. Interns and co-ops work side by side with experienced professionals as contributing members of diverse work teams who create value for the company’s shareholders. MPC believes that how we conduct our business is just as important as the bottom line.

Requirements

Strong academic performance
Candidates must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time indefinite basis without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Concurrent enrollment in a bachelor's degree (or higher) seeking program for the duration of the experience
Must be able to provide reliable transportation to and from place of work
Availability to work 40 hours per week
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word

Nice To Haves

Military experience a plus

Responsibilities

Scheduling the delivery of light products, feedstocks, and biofuels by pipeline or waterborne transportation to third party and company locations to meet customer’s demand (sales forecast).
Coordinate pipeline, barge and/or tanker movements for appropriate timing, batch size and sequence of product shipments to optimize the supply of the available products from refineries and terminals, while also minimizing transportation costs and ensuring quality.
Monitor inventories at terminals and refineries daily and adjust shipping schedules to avoid shortages and the use of excess working capital.
Develop improved scheduling methods to efficiently utilize company resources, optimize inventory levels, and minimize transportation costs.
Coordinate the communications between terminals, Commercial, Exchange and Product Quality regarding any inventory or operational issue.
Analyzing market trends, consumer behavior, and competitive landscapes to identify growth opportunities.
Gathering and interpreting data, creating reports, and assisting in the development of marketing strategies and/or campaigns.
Exposure to various parts of our business such as: Product Quality, Governmental Affairs, Business Development, Terminal, Transport & Rail.
Spend most of their time in the field learning the job responsibilities of a Territory Manager.
Travel to various customer offices or dealer gasoline locations with a Territory Manager.
Assist in prospecting for new customers.
Assume responsibility for projects/studies relating to station financials and operation.
Collecting, cleaning, and analyzing data to uncover trends and generate actionable insights.
Helping to create reports and dashboards, conducting preliminary data analysis, and supporting ongoing data-related projects.
Support coordination efforts across departments, ensuring smooth communication and efficient execution of projects.
Scheduling meetings, tracking project progress, preparing reports, and assisting with administrative tasks.
Assist in maintaining and troubleshooting our Commercial systems and applications.
Serve as the liaison between the Commercial organization and IT regarding application enhancements, bus/fixes, upgrade timing, life cycle management, new features, and overall usability of the system(s).
Leverage tools such as Tableau, Power BI, and Alteryx to provide end-users with better tools, access to data, and overall user experience.