Product Manager, Risk Control

Job Description

About Marathon Petroleum Company LP (MPC)

Marathon Petroleum Company LP (MPC) is committed to creating a welcoming and collaborative work environment that values diverse perspectives and encourages new ideas. They are dedicated to developing their employees and fostering a strong team spirit. MPC offers internship and co-op opportunities to high-performing college students seeking meaningful hands-on experiences. They believe in conducting business ethically and sustainably, upholding core values of Safety & Environmental Stewardship, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, and Collaboration.

Job Descriptions:

MPC Commercial Internship

MPC offers several internship opportunities within their Commercial department. Interns work alongside experienced professionals and contribute to diverse work teams, gaining valuable insights into the company’s operations. Travel may be required for some roles.

1. Scheduling Intern:

• Responsibilities:
• Optimize resource allocation and production schedules.
• Schedule deliveries of light products, feedstocks, and biofuels via pipeline or waterborne transportation.
• Coordinate pipeline, barge, and tanker movements to meet customer demands, minimizing transportation costs.
• Monitor inventories, adjust shipping schedules, and develop improved scheduling methods to optimize resources.
• Coordinate communication regarding inventory or operational issues.
• Desired Major/Minor: Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance

2. Marketing Intern (Corporate Office & Field-Based):

• Corporate Office:
• Analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and competition to identify growth opportunities.
• Gather and interpret data, create reports, and assist in developing marketing strategies.
• Gain experience in market research and data-driven decision-making.
• Exposure to other departments like Product Quality, Governmental Affairs, Business Development, etc.
• Field-Based:
• Shadow Territory Managers, learning their responsibilities.
• Travel to customer offices and dealer locations.
• Assist with prospecting for new customers and projects/studies related to station financials.
• Exposure to various components of the Commercial organization.
• Desired Major/Minor: Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Finance, Business Analytics

3. Analytics Intern:

• Responsibilities:
• Assist with data collection, cleaning, and analysis to uncover trends and generate insights.
• Create reports and dashboards, conduct preliminary data analysis, and support data-related projects.
• Gain experience in data analysis and visualization.
• Desired Major/Minor: Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Business Analytics, Data Science

4. Coordinating Intern:

• Responsibilities:
• Manage and streamline operational and project-related tasks.
• Coordinate communication and execution of projects across departments.
• Schedule meetings, track project progress, prepare reports, and assist with administrative tasks.
• Gain experience in organization, multitasking, and project/program coordination.
• Desired Major/Minor: Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Business Analytics

5. Systems Support Intern:

• Responsibilities:
• Maintain and troubleshoot Commercial systems and applications.
• Act as liaison between the Commercial organization and IT.
• Leverage tools like Tableau, Power BI, and Alteryx to improve user experience.
• Desired Major/Minor: Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Business Analytics, Data Science

6. Commercial Development Intern:

• Responsibilities:
• Support efforts to identify and pursue new commercial opportunities.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis.
• Assist with preparing proposals and presentations.
• Analyze industry trends, assess project viability, and contribute to strategic planning.
• Gain experience in commercial aspects of the oil and gas sector.
• Desired Major/Minor: Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Business Analytics

Competencies:

All interns are expected to possess strong communication skills, analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. Additionally, desired attributes include maturity, leadership, a proactive personality, inquisitiveness, confidence, drive, and vision.