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TheSupply Trading Specialist Aromaticsis a key commercial role within the Natural Gas / NGL / Petrochemicals Value Chain reporting to the Supply Trading Manager Aromatics. This positionis responsible forthe day-to-day commercial management and optimization of assigned aromatic commodities either the Benzene/Cumene Trade Desk or the Xylene/Toluene Trade Desk.
The role combines market analytics customer engagement and trading execution to maximize the value of MPC-produced aromatics. The Specialist assesses market conditionsidentifiesprofitable placement opportunities negotiates commercial agreements and proactively develops new organic growth opportunities to enhance margin and expand market optionality.Working collaboratively across Commercial and Operating organizations this position leverages strong market insight and disciplined execution to maximize value chain performance.
Manage day-to-day commercial activities for the assigned Aromatics trade desk (Benzene/Cumene or Xylene/Toluene).
Optimizeplacement of MPC-produced aromatics through a balanced portfolio of term contracts and spot transactions.
Assess market fundamentals pricing trends supply/demand dynamics and arbitrage opportunities to inform trading strategy.
Execute physical trades in alignment with established risk management guidelines and commercial guardrails.
Negotiate and structure spot and long-term contracts to enhance margin flexibility and risk mitigation.
Identifyand develop new organic growth opportunities including new customers expanded market outlets and incremental spot opportunities.
Maintain strong customer relationships to strengthen commercial positioning and long-term value creation.
Partner with Operating organizations to align commercial strategy with refinery productionlogisticscapabilities and operational constraints.
Provide market intelligence and commercial insight to support production planning and integrated decision-making.
Monitor exposure inventory positions and working capital impacts to ensure disciplined commercial execution.
Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance market optionality commercial agility and overall value chain performance.
Supply Trading Specialist
Bachelors Degree
Three (3) or more years of experience in trading or marketingincluding profit/loss responsibility for product trading contractnegotiationand scheduling (rail truckvesseland pipe).
Senior Supply Trading Specialist
Bachelors Degree
Five (5) or moreyearsof experience in trading or marketing including profit/loss responsibility for product trading contractnegotiationand scheduling (rail truckvesseland pipe).
Skills
Accountability
Commercial Awareness
Communication
Contract Management
Customer-Focused
Data Analysis
Decision Making
Entrepreneurship
Leadership & Mentoring
Marketing Strategies
Negotiation
Strategic Planning
Location:Findlay OH and Houston TX
Relocation:None
Estimated Travel:25%
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