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; escalate 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

This position grade may vary depending on candidate experience. The successful candidate will be placed at a level commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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