Scheduler, Transportation

Position Summary

The scheduling position is responsible for optimally scheduling gasoline and distillate products out of origin refineries and terminals, and delivering light products to destination terminals. The successful candidate will be assigned to the Southern region and will experience many diverse scheduling roles. Modes of distribution used to execute the scheduling plan include barge, pipeline, rail, and truck. The candidate will interact with a wide array of organizations within MPC and MPLX, conducting business with pipelines, terminals, trading companies, and other external partners.

• Nominates and schedules pipeline, waterborne, truck, rail and/or delivery movements through use of proprietary and third‑party scheduling systems.
• Monitors inventories and shipping schedules daily to ensure that supply meets demand.
• Communicates and verifies planned movements with all stakeholders, including traders, optimizers, internal and external counter parties, customers, suppliers, producers, marketers, terminals, vessels, and pipelines.
• Provides timely and accurate inventory position information to Trading, Pricing, Marketing, Trucking, and Supervision.
• Responds to unexpected events, making contingency arrangements to minimize disruption of supply.
• Initiates and coordinates movements independently through Marathon’s distribution channels based on a given plan.
• Identifies constraints and begins to identify optimization opportunities on the desk.
• Gains knowledge of transportation costs associated with movements on the desk.
• Learns the regional supply picture.
• Manages more than one desk fluently.
• Trains others to cover desks.
• Works with RVP Coordinator, Terminals, Pipelines, and Marketing to coordinate RVP conversion during VOC season.
• Monitors inventory balances for Exchange contracts.
• Remains on call 24 hours a day to respond to emergencies or provide guidance and instructions.

A minimum bachelor’s degree in a related field is required. Two (2) to four (4) years of industry‑related experience are required. Previous scheduling experience is preferred but not required. Up to 10% travel is required.

• Accountability
• Action Planning
• Adaptability
• Business Acumen
• Continuous Learning
• Developing Partnerships
• Results Driven

Houston, Texas

The hired candidate will be eligible for a discretionary company sponsored annual bonus program. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program that includes health, vision, and dental insurance; paid time off; a 401(k) matching program; paid parental leave; and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at

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.

We consider all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with 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.