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The Rail Freight Specialist is responsible for supporting management of Marathon’s book of rail business, ensuring optimal freight contract performance, and identifying strategic opportunities to reduce costs and improve service. This role requires deep knowledge of rail tariffs, contract negotiation, and freight logistics, with a focus on optimal routing and operational efficiency. The position could be based in either San Antonio, TX and or Findlay, OH.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Process and respond to daily rail freight rate requests, ensuring accurate and timely pricing for rail freight movements as well as balancing cost efficiency, service levels, and network capacity.
• Track and manage negotiated empty and loaded freight contracts, ensuring compliance and timely renewals.
• Analyze freight rate structures and maintain fuel surcharges, to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Benchmark rates against industry standards and market conditions.
• Stay current with Class I railroad tariff changes and assess their impact on Marathon’s freight costs and service levels.
• Maintain and update Marathon’s book of rail business, including lane utilization, carrier performance, and cost metrics.
• Lead negotiations for new and renewal freight contracts, collaborating with supply chain, commercial and legal teams as needed.
• Work closely with schedulers, fleet managers, and asset reliability teams to align freight strategy with operational needs. Identify opportunities for improvement to reduce rail freight and accessorial spend.
• Provide regular reporting on freight spending, contract status, and performance metrics to leadership.
• Support invoice reconciliation automation or digital transformation initiatives.
• Support ad hoc projects and initiatives as assigned by the Rail Operations Director and Rail Services Manager.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent required;
Bachelor's degree in business, logistics, supply chain, or a closely related field preferred•
Three (3) years of rail industry experience required
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Location:
San Antonio, Texas
Additional locations:
Findlay, Ohio
Job Requisition ID:
00022458
Location Address:
19100 Ridgewood Pkwy
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, citizenshipor 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 talentacquisition@marathonpetroleum.com 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 https://mympcbenefits.comThe 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.
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.
