Senior Commercial Strategy Advisor

Marathon Petroleum Corporation; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 123,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum Corporation is seeking an experienced professional to support the development and execution of commercial priorities, optimization strategies, and asset plans for NGLs. You will collaborate with trading, marketing, operations, logistics, and corporate strategy to align value chains with enterprise goals and translate strategic objectives into actionable initiatives.

The role emphasizes economic evaluation, financial modeling, and cross-functional leadership to identify value

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Seven (7) or more years of Commercial, Strategy, or other related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and leads logistics cost reduction efforts and strategic placement efforts for MPC production.
• Manages intermediated to advanced level commercial relationships with third party logistic service providers, including negotiation of renewals or new contracts.
• Conducts, leads, and guides teams and initiatives around detailed industry and company specific strategic organic growth opportunities as well as potential acquisitions, mergers, or divestments.
• Guides and performs economic evaluation and intermediate financial modeling & analysis to identify value creation opportunities that align with the company’s strategic objectives.
• Leads collaboration and serves as liaison between multiple internal stakeholders including but not limited to Business Development, Services Development, MPLX, RVCO, Trading, Scheduling, and Marketing to understand business needs, identify constraints and opportunities, discuss local and regional economic drivers, and propose solutions.
• Identifies, participates and co-leads, when necessary, cross functional projects encompassing development of business cases, development of options around the scope of the project and, at the appropriate time, handoff for execution. Able to co-lead significant project execution.
• Consistently and effectively communicates opportunities, plans, and strategies to internal stakeholders using multiple platforms or mediums. Has the ability to adjust the level of detail as appropriate to the respective audience. Has the poise and ability to present to the executive leadership team with support.
• Demonstrates an intermediate to advanced understanding of refining, midstream, marketing, and logistics operations as well as economic value contribution.

Skills

Change Facilitation

Collaborative Team Building

Commercial Awareness

Communication

Contract Management

Cost Optimization

Critical Thinking

Financial Acumen

Leadership & Mentoring

Negotiation

Relationship Management

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

An exciting career awaits you

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

This position will support the development and execution of commercial priorities, optimization strategies, and asset plans for Natural Gas Liquids (NGLs). Using analytical tools, market insights, and cross-functional collaboration, this position will help identify optimization opportunities, assess capital trade-offs, and contribute to portfolio value enhancement. This role involves close partnership with trading, marketing, operations, logistics, and corporate strategy teams to ensure that value chain flows and infrastructure plans are aligned with enterprise goals. This position will play a key role in translating strategic objectives into actionable commercial initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Identifies and leads logistics cost reduction efforts and strategic placement efforts for MPC production.
• Manages intermediated to advanced level commercial relationships with third party logistic service providers, including negotiation of renewals or new contracts.
• Conducts, leads, and guides teams and initiatives around detailed industry and company specific strategic organic growth opportunities as well as potential acquisitions, mergers, or divestments. Can facilitate the development of strategy around a group of assets.
• Guides and performs economic evaluation and intermediate financial modeling & analysis to identify value creation opportunities that align with the company’s strategic objectives.
• Leads collaboration and serves as liaison between multiple internal stakeholders including but not limited to Business Development, Services Development, MPLX, RVCO, Trading, Scheduling, and Marketing to understand business needs, identify constraints and opportunities, discuss local and regional economic drivers, and propose solutions.
• Identifies, participates and co-leads, when necessary, cross functional projects encompassing development of business cases, development of options around the scope of the project and, at the appropriate time, handoff for execution. Able to co-lead significant project execution.
• Consistently and effectively communicates opportunities, plans, and strategies to internal stakeholders using multiple platforms or mediums. Has the ability to adjust the level of detail as appropriate to the respective audience. Has the poise and ability to present to the executive leadership team with support.
• Demonstrates an intermediate to advanced understanding of refining, midstream, marketing, and logistics operations as well as economic value contribution.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Seven (7) or more years of Commercial, Strategy, or other related experience required.

Skills

• Change Facilitation
• Collaborative Team Building
• Commercial Awareness
• Communication
• Contract Management
• Cost Optimization
• Critical Thinking
• Financial Acumen
• Leadership & Mentoring
• Negotiation
• Relationship Management
• Strategic Planning

Location: Denver, San Antonio, Houston, Findlay

Estimated Travel: 10-15%

This position grade may vary depending on candidate experience. The successful candidate will be placed at a level commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

External Field.

As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

Location: Denver, Colorado

Job Requisition ID:

00024333

Pay Min/Max:

$122,900.00 - $212,000.00 Salary

Grade:

12 - 13

Location Address:

1515 Arapahoe St Twr1 Ste 1600

Additional locations:

Findlay, Ohio, Houston, Texas, San Antonio, Texas

Education:

Bachelors (Required)

Employee Group:

Full time

Employee Subgroup:

Regular

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision‑making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability

We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.

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 mympcbenefits.com.

The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.