• Senior Rail Freight Specialist

    Marathon Petroleum Corporation (San Antonio, TX)


    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.

     

    + Track and manage all negotiated empty and loaded freight contracts, ensuring compliance and timely renewals. ​

    + Stay current with Class I railroad tariff changes and assess their impact on Marathon’s freight costs and service levels.​

    + Seek and evaluate opportunities for Rule 11 moves to optimize routing and reduce costs.​

    + 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 commercial and legal teams as needed.​

    + Work closely with schedulers, fleet managers, and asset reliability teams to align freight strategy with operational needs.​

    + Provide regular reporting on freight spend, contract status, and performance metrics to leadership.​

    + Support ad hoc projects and initiatives as assigned by the Rail Operations Director.​

    + Analyze freight rate structures and maintain fuel surcharges, to identify cost-saving opportunities.​

    + Benchmark rates against industry standards and market conditions.​

    + Track and report on cost performance versus budget.​

    + Demonstrate experience working at a Class 1 railroad in sales, pricing, or marketing.

    Additional Job Description

    Minimum Education Requirement:

    + High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in business, logistics, supply chain, or a closely related field preferred

    Minimum Experience Requirement:

    + Seven (7) years of rail industry experience required.​

     

    As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

    Location:

    San Antonio, Texas

    Additional locations:

    Job Requisition ID:

    00019216

    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, 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 (https://marathonpetroleum.brandextract.com/staged/marathonpetroleum.com/content/documents/Jobs\_/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 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.