An exciting career awaits you 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 Value Chain Optimization Director - South Region reports directly to the Vice President, Value Chain Optimization (VCO) - South Region and is responsible for near-term Planning and Optimization of the South Region Value Chain, including Galveston Bay and Garyville Refineries, connected logistics, and international markets served out of the USGC . Directs refinery Economics and Planning teams and logistics coordinators, communicating operating plans , and asset capabilities and constraints to the commercial organization and commercial strategy to the operating components. Key Responsibilities + Leads groups of refineries within assigned region to develop and optimize tactical operating plans to maximize value to MPC and to enhance commercial contributions to the value chain. + Serves as a subject matter expert and consultant to ensure product placement strategy, including contract commitments, market expansion, etc. is aligned with refining strategy. + Identifies value chain constraints and opportunities, determines the economic impact, and develops solutions to mitigate and capture. + Understands long-term market view to align and validate production and marketing business plans. + Ensures alignment of operating plans and optimization decisions across organization al boundaries impacting the regional value chain to optimize overall value to the company. + Ensures alignment of refinery production plans and product placement plans including risk management for all feedstocks and products. + Drives alignment across value chain on prompt market view to align and validate production and marketing decisions. + Develops processes to transparently communicate prompt events impacting value chain optimization across organizations. + E nsure optimized plan s are translated into targets for operations. + Supports XPIMS model runs , ensuring high-fidelity decision support for short- and mid-term commercial planning, trading strategy, and asset optimization. + Ensure alignment between Commercial and Operations leadership on Regional operating plans and strategy. + Helps p repares monthly regional operating plan for presentation to the executive leadership team. Education and Experience + Bachelor’s degree in Engineering , Sciences related discipline required + Ten (10) years of Refining Operations and Commercial experience required As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth. Location: Houston, Texas Additional locations: Job Requisition ID: 00018779 Location Address: 500 Dallas St Ste 2900 Education: 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. 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Detailed benefit information is available at https://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. About Marathon Petroleum Corporation Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream 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.