Lead materials management advisor
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POSITION SUMMARY
Marathon Petroleum Company LP is looking for a full-time Lead Materials Management Advisor. This position will report to the Inventory Control Manager.
The Lead Materials Management Advisor oversees strategic inventory analysis and reporting across the enterprise, focusing on inventory analytics to optimise materials and supplies. The role includes leading KPIs, reporting, and collaborates with inventory controllers, business units, and warehouse operations. Preferred candidates will have experience with PowerBI, MS Office, MRO and project inventory. A strong knowledge of best practices in inventory management and reporting tools will compliment the Supply Chain Operations and Materials Management position.
Candidates must be dynamic self-starters who work collaboratively, are results oriented, and driven by continuous improvement to analyze trends, improve inventory strategy, turn analysis for rightsizing inventory levels, develop and support key performance indicators. This position may occasionally provide backup support to the Supply Chain Operations - Materials Management Master Data team, Inventory Control team, and Supply Chain warehouse leaders.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Provide day-to-day support and strategic consultation services to stakeholders involved in the warehousing of company owned materials and supplies.
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Champions standardization of warehouse operations workstreams.
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Leads site specific and/or system wide warehousing enhancement projects.
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Serves as warehousing best practices SME to provide guidance to warehouse leaders and other stakeholders for material workflow troubleshooting and efficiencies.
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Assists with SOX control reporting and monitoring as it relates to inventory cycle count completion requirements.
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Provides training and desk-side support, as required, for ERP modules used by Supply Chain employees in the materials management space.
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Authors and maintains Supply Chain materials management procedures, policies, and job aids.
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Actively seeks and identifies opportunities for value creation through enhanced materials management workstreams, procedures, and projects.
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Align with Supply Chain Category Management to define commercial strategies for transportation of Company owned materials and assets.
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Provide data analytics to support commercial initiatives to improve overall financial performance related to transportation costs of both inbound and outbound shipments.
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Identify strategic opportunities to create value for the Company.
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Works with operational site stakeholders to understand pain points in materials management workstreams and solutions strategies to mitigate gaps and drive best in class processes.
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Collaborates with Master Data and Inventory Control colleagues to:
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Identify master data cleansing and enhancement projects that support stakeholder requirements.
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Execute initiatives that are aligned to business objectives and deliver value.
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Analyze material inventories to identify optimization opportunities related to stocking levels and disposition activities.
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Deliver best in class transportation and logistics solutions to meet run the business requirements.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor's degree required. Majors in Business, Operations, or Supply Chain Management are preferred.
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Six (6) or more years of Supply Chain or business relevant experience is preferred.
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Up to 10% Travel
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Authentic Communicator, Building Partnerships, Business Acumen, Continuous Improvement Mindset, Critical Thinking, Customer-Focused, Data Analysis, Influencing Others, Innovation, Leading Change, Project Management, Results Driven, Self-Starter
* Grade (s) [ 11-12 ] . This position is part of a job family with multiple levels. The successful candidate will be placed at a posted level commensurate with experience and qualifications * .
As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.
Location:
Findlay, Ohio
Job Requisition ID:
00019106
Pay Min/Max:
$104,300.00 - $179,800.00 Salary
Grade:
11 - 12Location Address:
539 S Main StAdditional locations:
Anacortes WA Refinery, Canton OH Refinery, Catlettsburg KY Refinery, Denver, Colorado, Detroit MI Refinery, Dickinson ND Refinery, El Paso TX Refinery, Garyville LA Refinery, Kenai AK Refinery, Mandan ND Refinery, Martinez CA Refinery, Robinson IL Refinery, Salt Lake City UT Refinery, San Antonio, Texas, St Paul Park MN Refinery, Texas City TX Refinery
Education:
Bachelors
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 (/Department\ of\ Labor\ EEOC_.pdf) . 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.
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.
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