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Senior Pricing Specialist
full-timeLa Palma$104k - $179k

Summary

Location

La Palma

Salary

$104k - $179k

Type

full-time

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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

The Pricing Specialist position supports the West Division of the Commercial organization and is primarily responsible for pricing, with analyzing and querying multiple data sources to consolidate enterprise data to inform the business and support effective pricing support for multiple geographies (for the ARCO and Licensed brands of Shell, and Exxon/Mobil) fueling stations. The Pricing Specialist role analyzes, monitors and adjusts to the competitive retail areas for our Retail Operations Team for markets in California, Arizona and Nevada.

This position works closely with internal business partners on the Retail Operations Team (which is comprised of Marketing Field Representatives and Managers, Logistics, Supply, Billing, Business Planning & Analytics, including internal IT personnel).  Seeking a team-oriented self-starter with strong analytical skills, highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and visualizations programs (among other analytical tools), to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Executes daily pricing for multiple light products commodities, classes of trade, and geographies of enhanced complexity & value chain impact according to operational strategies.

  • Collaborates with key business partners to assist with developing and execute short- and long-term strategies to maximize value chain contribution.

  • Analyze patterns and competitive behavior within different geographic regions using data gathering systems.

  • Collaborates with Commercial Market teams to actively optimize sales vs. forecast.

    • Analyzes monthly performance versus forecast on volume and netbacks, within respective regions and brands (including licensed brands).

  • Monitors market trends.

    • Pricing Specialist: Reviews of daily retail street pricing surveys and monitoring competitive trends.

  • Assesses Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for pricing functions. Perform ad hoc analysis of high complexity and communicate insights to management/operational teams.

  • Efficiently utilizes Pricing systems with detailed understanding of functionality. Troubleshoots issues and collaborates with support partners to resolve promptly. Creates new tools, proposes process improvements, and identifies potential IT enhancements.

  • Assists in development, training and mentoring of P2 level team members.

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree required

  • Five (5) or more years of experience in analytical, pricing, fuel marketing/sales, supply operations, or revenue/profitability management roles.

  • Advanced Excel proficiency, including complex formulas (e.g., XLOOKUP, IF, INDEX/MATCH), PivotTables, data cleaning and analysis, dashboard creation, automation (Power Query/macros), and the ability to clearly explain insights and spreadsheet logic to others

Skills

  • Accountability

  • Business Applications Knowledge

  • Commercial Awareness

  • Communication

  • Continuous Improvement Mindset

  • Critical Thinking

  • Data Analysis

  • Decision Making

  • Developing Partnerships

  • Innovation

  • Leadership & Mentoring

  • Strategic Outlook

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

Location:

La Palma, California

Job Requisition ID:

00020182

Pay Min/Max:

$104,300.00 - $179,800.00 Salary

Grade:

11 - 12

Location Address:

6 Centerpointe Dr Ste 500

Additional locations:

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.  If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected]. Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. 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.
 
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.

Other facts

Tech stack
Analytical Skills,Microsoft Excel,Data Analysis,Communication,Critical Thinking,Decision Making,Leadership,Mentoring,Innovation,Collaboration,Continuous Improvement,Commercial Awareness,Accountability,Strategic Outlook,Developing Partnerships

About Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream and midstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The company operates the nation's largest refining system. MPC's marketing system includes branded locations across the United States, including Marathon brand retail outlets. MPC also owns the general partner and majority limited partner interest in MPLX LP, a midstream company that owns and operates gathering, processing, and fractionation assets, as well as crude oil and light product transportation and logistics infrastructure. More information is available at www.marathonpetroleum.com.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
LinkedIn: Visit
Industry: Oil and Gas
Founding Year: 1887

What you'll do

  • The Senior Pricing Specialist is responsible for executing daily pricing strategies and analyzing competitive behavior across various geographies. This role involves collaboration with internal teams to optimize sales and monitor market trends.

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