Intern/Co-Op - Supply Chain (Fall 2027)

Marathon Petroleum Corporation•Findlay, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Intern/Co-Op - Supply Chain will be assigned to work as a Commercial Sourcing Advisor, Supply Chain Associate, or Business Analyst, depending on location and organizational assignment. The intern will learn about Marathon Petroleum’s procurement, contracts, materials management, and Supply Chain systems and practices. Across assignments, the position emphasizes ethical standards, environmental stewardship, employee safety, and building rapport with suppliers and MPC employees and management. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, on-location, and requires concurrent enrollment in a degree-seeking program throughout the experience. Locations include Findlay, Ohio; Catlettsburg, Kentucky; and Garyville, Louisiana.

Requirements

Concurrent enrollment in a degree-seeking program throughout the duration of the experience.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time indefinite basis without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Strong academic performance.

Nice To Haves

Desired majors include Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Distribution, Integrated Supply Management, and/or Logistics.
Military experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop a knowledgeable background regarding MPC policies and procedures related to procurement, contracts, and materials management.
Develop an understanding of category management, contract management, and supplier diversity processes.
Become familiar with materials, equipment, and services procured for MPC operations.
Participate hands-on in purchasing indirect goods and services.
Engage in cross-functional category management activities.
Gain an understanding of market and spend analysis.
Prepare and analyze bid packages.
Negotiate contractual terms and commercial issues.
Complete projects and tasks related to inventory control, transportation, and logistics.
Develop an understanding of Supply Chain systems.
Identify, visualize, and analyze data to obtain business insights.
Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Finance, Supply Chain, and IT representatives to advance integrated systems used by MPC.
Support leading Supply Chain practices and continual process improvement initiatives.
Establish and maintain rapport with suppliers, MPC employees, and management.