Intern/Co-op - Commercial (Fall 2027)

Marathon Petroleum Corporation•Findlay, OH

1d•$20 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

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).
Coordinating 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.
Monitoring inventories at terminals and refineries daily and adjusting shipping schedules to avoid shortages and the use of excess working capital.
Developing improved scheduling methods to efficiently utilize company resources, optimize inventory levels, and minimize transportation costs.
Coordinating 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.
Spending most of their time in the field learning the job responsibilities of a Territory Manager.
Traveling to various customer offices or dealer gasoline locations with a Territory Manager.
Assisting in prospecting for new customers.
Assuming 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.
Assisting in managing and streamlining various operational and project-related tasks.
Supporting coordination efforts across departments, ensuring smooth communication and efficient execution of projects.
Scheduling meetings, tracking project progress, preparing reports, and assisting with administrative tasks.
Assisting in maintaining and troubleshooting Commercial systems and applications.
Serving 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).
Leveraging tools such as Tableau, Power BI, and Alteryx to provide end-users with better tools, access to data, and overall user experience.