Business Development Advisor - BD & Portfolio Strategy - MPLX

Position Summary

The Business Development Advisor will report to the Business Development Director and be based out of MPC's Findlay, Ohio campus. The advisor role is charged with supporting the long‑term strategy development, conducting industry analyses, and contributing to the strategic playbooks for assigned areas within the MPLX Business Development & Portfolio Strategy team with emphasis on the Permian Basin, including a focus on crude transmission, crude value chains, natural gas and natural gas liquids, and LPG value chains.

• Supports the long‑term (5 years+) strategy development for their assigned region and/or value chain.
• Supports strategic reviews including industry trends, competitive assessments, and scenario planning.
• Collaborates across the enterprise to support the development and enhancement of strategic playbooks, including industry benchmarking, market fundamentals, and outlook.
• Supports the review and development of large-scale organic growth projects.
• Participates in front‑end financial and strategic fit evaluations of inorganic growth opportunities.
• Establishes productive and effective relationships with key external companies and contacts.
• Drives collaboration between Strategy & Business Development and other internal organizations and stakeholders.
• Collaborates with assigned leadership across the organization to align on long‑term strategic plans as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• Major discipline:
  Business or Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in the oil & gas industry preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication and experience collaborating with senior leaders required.

Findlay, Ohio (this position is based in Findlay, OH)

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.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please note that further details are available. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at talentacqu The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company‑sponsored annual bonus program. 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.

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