Supply Trading Manager - Propane

Marathon Petroleum Corporation•Findlay, OH

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. Position Summary We are seeking a dynamic Propane Supply Trading Manager to lead the development and execution of a holistic marketing and supply strategy for propane across our expansive coast-to-coast network. This role will report to the NGL Supply & Trading Director and is critical to driving growth, optimizing market penetration, and unlocking incremental value through integrated supply and trading capabilities . The role strengthens strategic focus, market insight, and alignment across the value chain . As a key leader within our NGL organization, you will lead a high-performing team of 3-4 individuals responsible for all North American propane marketing and off-hub trading activities. You will ensure seamless integration of MPC/MPLX processes while delivering consistent execution of commercial strategies. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our propane business and position MPC as a premier NGL supplier and marketer in highly competitive regions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Ten (10) or more years of experience in trading and/or commercial support or related within the energy industry
Authentic Communicator
Business Acumen
Business Analysis
Continuous Improvement Mindset
Energizing the Organization
Entrepreneurship
Negotiation
Ongoing Learning & Self-Development
Results Driven
Selecting and Developing People
Strategic Outlook

Responsibilities

Lead supply and trading teams to ensure efficient commodity movement, strong execution, and value chain optimization.
Collaborate on hedging strategies with Trading to manage inventory and price exposure.
Drive customer-focused strategies ensuring responsive service and compliance with all contractual obligations.
Manage strategic customer relationships, identifying leverage and optionality for future negotiations.
Maintain deep market expertise on product characteristics, global supply-demand balances, and trade flows.
Monitor competitors and market activity to identify emerging risks and opportunities.
Oversee accurate accounting and transaction closeouts, ensuring timely system updates and compliance.
Execute agreements aligned with credit and risk policies, and review contracts with Legal for governance.
Develop and refine marketing strategies, pursuing initiatives for diversification and margin expansion.
Support long-term strategic planning through SWOT analyses, scenario planning, and collaboration on growth opportunities.