Customs and FTZ Senior Analyst

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.

The Customs and FTZ Senior Analyst is a highly skilled professional responsible for ensuring and strengthening compliance with Customs and International Trade regulations, with a particular emphasis on imports and foreign trade zone operations. The role demands deep technical knowledge of Customs and International Trade regulations, and proficiency in imports, foreign trade zone operations and tariffs. Strong written and oral communication skills are necessary to effectively engage with key stakeholders, U.S. Customs, and outside advisors. Robust analytical skills and ability to multitask are required to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate for this role demonstrates expertise both within the company and the broader industry, leveraging relationships to achieve results.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Develop, implement, and maintain company-wide trade compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls.

• Oversee and ensure timely preparation and completion of customs filings and documentation, including classification, valuation, country of origin, duty mitigation and recordkeeping requirements for multiple entities and foreign trade zone operations.

• Advise internal stakeholders on trade requirements affecting transactions and contracts.

• Serve as a primary contact for customs brokers, freight forwarders, and government authorities for imports and foreign trade zone operations.

• Lead audits, assessments, and internal reviews to identify and correct compliance gaps.

• Oversee and ensure compliance with CTPAT and CTPAT Trade Compliance program requirements, including annual validations, risk assessments, and partner outreach.

• Assist with or coordinate required governmental and internal reporting obligations.

• Monitor and interpret regulatory changes, sanctions updates, and emerging trade compliance risks.

• Provide training to employees on trade compliance policies and best practices.

• Support duty optimization strategies, including FTZ, drawback, duty deferral, and trade preference programs.

• Represent the company in meetings with counterparties, third-party stakeholders, and government agencies, while developing and maintaining strong, cooperative working relationships.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Business/Finance/related field

• Three (3) to five (5) years of progressive experience in tax preparation and filing, or equivalent skillset with greater than five (5) years of experience.
• Expertise of tax rules and regulations
• Ability to assist with review of workstreams with low/mid-level complexity
• Experience collaborating across all functions
• Experience with written and oral communication of tax issues to non-tax team members
• Strong written and communication skills with the ability to work independently
• Travel is required and can be frequent (approx. 25%)

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

Location:

Findlay, Ohio

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID:

00019759

Location Address:

539 S Main St

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.

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.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.