LPG Scheduler – London

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Position Summary

The London based LPG Scheduler supports the US LPG Scheduling and International Scheduling teams in planning, coordinating and executing LPG movements from origin terminals to destination terminals.

The role focuses primarily on waterborne LPG cargoes, providing operational coverage.

The successful candidate will work closely with Trading, US and international schedulers, Marine Ops, Terminals and external counterparties to maintain reliable scheduling, meet contractual commitments and identify opportunities to improve scheduling efficiency and control logistics costs.

The role will interact with organizations across MPC/MPLX and requires strong organization, sound judgement, initiative and a collaborative commercial mindset.

This position is part of a job family with multiple grade levels.

Placement and the final scope of responsibility will be commensurate with the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Nominates and schedules pipeline, waterborne, truck, rail and/or delivery movements through use of propriety and third-party scheduling systems.
• Monitors inventories and shipping schedules daily to ensure that supply meets demand.
• Communicates and verifies planned movements with all stakeholders, including but not limited to traders, optimizers, internal and external counterparties, customers, suppliers, producers, marketers, terminals, vessels, and pipelines.
• Provides timely and accurate inventory position information to Trading, Pricing, Marketing, Trucking and Supervision.
• Responds to unexpected events making contingency arrangements to minimize disruption of supply.
• Initiates and coordinates movements independently through Marathon's distribution channels based on a given plan.
• Identifies and communicates constraints and begins to identify optimization opportunities on their desk.
• Gains knowledge of the costs of transportation associated with the movements on their desk.
• Learns the regional supply picture.
• Manages more than one desk fluently.
• Trains others to take cover desk.
• Support US LPG Scheduling and International Scheduling with daily cargo operations, nominations, cargo monitoring and operational follow up; independently execute assigned movements within agreed responsibilities.
• Prepare and submit LPG nominations and coordinate loading and discharge schedules with Terminals, counterparties and Marine Ops, confirming product(s), volume, spec requirements, delivery windows and Terminal readiness.
• Monitor vessel positions, estimated arrival times, Terminal inventories and loading and discharge progress; communicate changes promptly to the relevant parties, Trading and external partners.
• Provide London hours support for US origin LPG exports and international deliveries, progressing time sensitive operational matters and preparing clear handovers for US and other regional scheduling teams.
• Work with Trading, Marine Ops and terminals to adjust schedules for operating constraints, vessel delays, unplanned events and changes in supply/demand or market conditions; elevate material supply, cost or contractual risks promptly.
• Support optimization of vessel and terminal schedules to improve asset utilization and reduce avoidable waiting time, demurrage and other logistics costs.
• Coordinate cargo documentation, including inspection reports, bills of lading, quantity and quality certificates, and maintain accurate scheduling data and a clear audit trail.
• Coordinate the preparation and timely submission of required import, export, customs and tax documentation with the internal teams responsible, brokers and service providers, following company procedures.
• Track inventory and exchange balances for assigned movements or contracts; investigate discrepancies with terminals, counterparties and Accounting.
• Prepare daily cargo status and exception reports, highlighting supply concerns, upcoming deadlines, open actions and decisions required from Trading or scheduling.
• Assist with cargo reconciliation, invoice validation and the collection of supporting records for demurrage claims and other operational discrepancies, working with the responsible teams.
• Maintain effective relationships with terminals, marine ops, inspectors, trading counterparties and internal stakeholders; support evaluation of new routes, terminals and business opportunities.
• Identify process improvements, strengthen scheduling controls and share operational knowledge across the US and international teams.
• Follow applicable company safety, environmental, trade compliance and operating procedures; raise concerns through the appropriate channels.

Education and Experience Required

• Experience: Bachelor’s degree required

Scheduler: Two (2) to four (4) years of industry-related experience required or High School Diploma with seven (7) years of relevant experience required Senior Scheduler Four (4) to eight (8) years of industry related experience required or High School Diploma with ten (10) years of relevant experience required.

• Preferred Experience
• LPG scheduling or waterborne cargo operations experience is preferred.
• Understanding of marine logistics, terminal operations, cargo documentation and inventory management.
• Experience with US LPG exports or international LPG movements is preferred.
• Exposure to trading operations, freight costs, demurrage and commercial contract execution is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail, numerical and analytical skills, and the ability to manage competing deadlines in a changing operational environment.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively across regions and time zones.

Skills

• Accountability
• Action Planning
• Adaptability
• Business Acumen
• Continuous Learning
• Developing Partnerships
• Results Driven
• Location
• London UK
• Additional locations
• Job Requisition ID: 00025040
• Location Address: 1 Babmaes Street

Education: Employee Group: Full time Employee Subgroup: Regular

Benefits

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. com.

The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

• 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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