Intern/Co-op - Commercial (Summer 2026) at Marathon Petroleum

Findlay, Ohio, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

InternshipExperience Level

InternshipJob Type

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Oil and Gas, Energy, PetroleumIndustries

Requirements

High-performing college student seeking internship or co-op experience
Desired major or minor for Scheduling: Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance or other related disciplines
Desired major or minor for Marketing: Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Finance, Business Analytics or other related disciplines
Detail-oriented (for Scheduling role)
Motivated (for Analytics role)
Willingness to travel (some travel may be required)
Availability for full-time summer 2026 internship/co-op

Responsibilities

For Scheduling: Schedule delivery of light products, feedstocks, and biofuels by pipeline or waterborne transportation to meet customer demand (sales forecast)
For Scheduling: Coordinate pipeline, barge, and/or tanker movements for appropriate timing, batch size, and sequence to optimize supply from refineries and terminals, minimize transportation costs, and ensure quality
For Scheduling: Monitor inventories at terminals and refineries daily and adjust shipping schedules to avoid shortages and excess working capital
For Scheduling: Develop improved scheduling methods to efficiently utilize resources, optimize inventory levels, and minimize transportation costs
For Scheduling: Coordinate communications between terminals, Commercial, Exchange, and Product Quality regarding inventory or operational issues
For Marketing (Corporate Office): Analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and competitive landscapes to identify growth opportunities
For Marketing (Corporate Office): Gather and interpret data, create reports, and assist in developing marketing strategies and/or campaigns
For Marketing (Corporate Office): Gain exposure to Product Quality, Governmental Affairs, Business Development, Terminal, Transport & Rail
For Marketing (Field-based): Spend time in the field learning Territory Manager responsibilities, travel to customer offices or dealer locations
For Marketing (Field-based): Assist in prospecting for new customers and handle projects/studies on station financials and operations
For Marketing (Field-based): Gain exposure to Commercial organization components and corporate areas like Product Quality, Governmental Affairs, Business Development, Terminal, Transport & Rail
For Analytics: Assist in collecting, cleaning, and analyzing data to uncover trends and generate actionable insights
Job shadowing and volunteer opportunities available across roles

Skills

Scheduling

Resource Allocation

Inventory Management

Pipeline Transportation

Barge Transportation

Tanker Coordination

Supply Chain Optimization

Production Scheduling

Logistics

Marathon Petroleum

Refines and markets petroleum products

About Marathon Petroleum

Marathon Petroleum Corporation operates in the energy sector, focusing on refining and marketing petroleum products. They process crude oil into usable products like gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel at the largest refining system in the United States, located in Findlay, Ohio. Their extensive network includes branded retail locations across the country, primarily under the Marathon brand, serving individual consumers and businesses that need bulk fuel supplies. Additionally, they have a midstream subsidiary, MPLX LP, which gathers, processes, and transports crude oil and natural gas, facilitating the supply chain from raw materials to refineries. Marathon Petroleum's integrated business model allows them to control multiple stages of the supply chain, optimizing operations and reducing costs, which enhances profitability. The company's goal is to maintain strategic growth and operational excellence while serving a diverse range of clients efficiently.

Findlay, OhioHeadquarters

1887Year Founded

IPOCompany Stage

EnergyIndustries

10,001+Employees