Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Senior System Architect, Supply Chain
Marathon Petroleum Corporation, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208
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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.
Position Summary
The Supply Chain system architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing the technical architecture that supports the organization’s supply chain processes. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, including supply chain, IT, and external vendors, to ensure that system solutions align with business objectives and operational needs. The System Architect will develop scalable and integrated solutions that enhance the efficiency, visibility, and performance of the end-to-end supply chain, from procurement to delivery.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems design, solution architecture, and supply chain management technologies such as SAP ERP systems, ARIBA, Tactical/Predictive Procurement, Inventory Management, and demand planning tools. They will be responsible for ensuring the architecture supports both current and future needs, with a focus on reliability, scalability, and security.
This position belongs to a family of jobs with increasing responsibility, competency, and skill level. Actual position title and pay grade will be based on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications.
Key Responsibilities
Leads designing governance and standards activities for technology architecture compliance. Participates in hardware and software technology and product standards selection in the supply chain domain. Participates and contributes in system architect reviews and ensures architecture adherence.
Collaborates with stakeholders, including senior supply chain leadership, to ensure system architecture aligns with business objectives and long-term vision. Identifies organizational and financial impacts of technology architecture, that supports competitive positioning and innovation.
Drives the evaluation and selection of appropriate technologies, platforms, and frameworks for systems. Assesses technology industry and market trends and their impact on the enterprise. Evaluates technology options and advises on emerging technology investment decisions.
Analyzes and translates business and technical requirements into scalable and efficient system designs. Designs and implements end to end system architectures that meet business requirements and maximizes security, performance and resilience.
Defines system integration approaches and ensures interoperability of system components. Provides strategic guidance and support to development teams during system implementation. Leads technology change initiatives to deliver business outcomes. Will also oversee technology implementation and modification activities.
Champions the documentation and communicates technology architecture design and analysis work. Leads the development of system architecture documentation and diagrams creating comprehensive, accessible resources that ensures clarity and strategic alignment.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in information technology preferred, related field or equivalent experience.
5+ years of relevant architecture experience required.
Experience in SAP ERP systems (procure to pay), ARIBA, Tactical/Predictive Procurement, Inventory Management, and demand planning tools preferred.
Skills
Agile Methodology - Agile project management is an iterative approach to delivering a project throughout its life cycle, taking incremental steps towards the completion of a project.
Architecture Frameworks - Proficiency in widely used architecture frameworks like TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework) or Zachman Framework to structure and organize architectural artifacts and processes.
Authentic Communicator - Expresses ideas and information, both verbally and in writing, clearly and credibly. Listens to understand and fosters constructive dialogue.
Business Acumen - Applies knowledge of MPC’s business, industry and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals. Makes decisions and recommendations clearly linked to MPC’s strategy.
Cloud Computing - Knowing how to manage cloud services, develop cloud applications and use cloud architecture to meet customer needs.
Continuous Improvement Mindset - Identifies and leads opportunities for continuous improvement and value creation, both incremental and large-scale.
DevSecOps - A set of practices that automates the integration of security at every phase of the software development lifecycle, from initial design through integration, testing, deployment, and software delivery, with an aim towards
shortening the systems development life cycle and pas well as continuous delivery and a security first approach.
Edge Computing - Edge computing refers to the decentralized processing of data near the source of data generation, reducing latency and bandwidth usage by performing computations closer to the devices or sensors producing the data.
This approach aims to enhance efficiency, responsiveness, and real-time capabilities in computing systems by
distributing computing tasks to the "edge" of the network, rather than relying solely on centralized cloud servers.
Functional Expertise - A strong understanding of various technologies, platforms, and systems relevant to the organization's architecture, such as networking, databases, cloud computing, and security.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) - The process of managing and provisioning infrastructure through code instead of through manual processes.
Internet of Things (IoT) - Familiarity with IoT concepts and protocols, as well as experience designing architectures that incorporate IoT devices and enable seamless connectivity and data exchange.
Performance Monitoring - The process of measuring the performance of a system in real time in order to determine problems and identify other factors that may cause problems in the future.
Process Orchestration - Process orchestration refers to the coordination and management of various tasks, activities, and resources within a workflow or business process. It involves organizing, sequencing, and automating individual tasks or sub-processes to ensure that the overall process operates smoothly and efficiently. Process orchestration
typically involves integrating disparate systems, applications, and services to streamline operations and improve
collaboration across different parts of an organization. It often employs workflow management tools, automation
software, and integration platforms to facilitate communication, data exchange, and decision-making among
different components of the process. The goal of process orchestration is to optimize the flow of work, minimize
delays and bottlenecks and enhance overall productivity and performance.
Strategic Outlook - Examines issues, generates ideas, creates future scenarios and develops plans with a long-term perspective. Ensures short-term goals support long-term strategy and that organizational/functional strategy aligns with and supports MPC’s overall business strategy.
System Reliability - Reliability refers to the ability of a system or component to consistently perform its intended function without failure, errors, or breakdowns. High availability, on the other hand, denotes the design and implementation of systems to ensure continuous operation and accessibility, minimizing downtime and ensuring users can access services whenever needed.
Systems Design - The process of designing technical solutions and systems to meet specified business and user requirements that are compatible with established system architectures, as well as organizational and performance standards.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, related field or equivalent experience. 5+ years of relevant architecture experience.
As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.
Location:
San Antonio, Texas
Additional locations:
Findlay, Ohio
Job Requisition ID:
00014118
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 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.
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.
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.
Position Summary
The Supply Chain system architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing the technical architecture that supports the organization’s supply chain processes. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, including supply chain, IT, and external vendors, to ensure that system solutions align with business objectives and operational needs. The System Architect will develop scalable and integrated solutions that enhance the efficiency, visibility, and performance of the end-to-end supply chain, from procurement to delivery.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems design, solution architecture, and supply chain management technologies such as SAP ERP systems, ARIBA, Tactical/Predictive Procurement, Inventory Management, and demand planning tools. They will be responsible for ensuring the architecture supports both current and future needs, with a focus on reliability, scalability, and security.
This position belongs to a family of jobs with increasing responsibility, competency, and skill level. Actual position title and pay grade will be based on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications.
Key Responsibilities
Leads designing governance and standards activities for technology architecture compliance. Participates in hardware and software technology and product standards selection in the supply chain domain. Participates and contributes in system architect reviews and ensures architecture adherence.
Collaborates with stakeholders, including senior supply chain leadership, to ensure system architecture aligns with business objectives and long-term vision. Identifies organizational and financial impacts of technology architecture, that supports competitive positioning and innovation.
Drives the evaluation and selection of appropriate technologies, platforms, and frameworks for systems. Assesses technology industry and market trends and their impact on the enterprise. Evaluates technology options and advises on emerging technology investment decisions.
Analyzes and translates business and technical requirements into scalable and efficient system designs. Designs and implements end to end system architectures that meet business requirements and maximizes security, performance and resilience.
Defines system integration approaches and ensures interoperability of system components. Provides strategic guidance and support to development teams during system implementation. Leads technology change initiatives to deliver business outcomes. Will also oversee technology implementation and modification activities.
Champions the documentation and communicates technology architecture design and analysis work. Leads the development of system architecture documentation and diagrams creating comprehensive, accessible resources that ensures clarity and strategic alignment.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in information technology preferred, related field or equivalent experience.
5+ years of relevant architecture experience required.
Experience in SAP ERP systems (procure to pay), ARIBA, Tactical/Predictive Procurement, Inventory Management, and demand planning tools preferred.
Skills
Agile Methodology - Agile project management is an iterative approach to delivering a project throughout its life cycle, taking incremental steps towards the completion of a project.
Architecture Frameworks - Proficiency in widely used architecture frameworks like TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework) or Zachman Framework to structure and organize architectural artifacts and processes.
Authentic Communicator - Expresses ideas and information, both verbally and in writing, clearly and credibly. Listens to understand and fosters constructive dialogue.
Business Acumen - Applies knowledge of MPC’s business, industry and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals. Makes decisions and recommendations clearly linked to MPC’s strategy.
Cloud Computing - Knowing how to manage cloud services, develop cloud applications and use cloud architecture to meet customer needs.
Continuous Improvement Mindset - Identifies and leads opportunities for continuous improvement and value creation, both incremental and large-scale.
DevSecOps - A set of practices that automates the integration of security at every phase of the software development lifecycle, from initial design through integration, testing, deployment, and software delivery, with an aim towards
shortening the systems development life cycle and pas well as continuous delivery and a security first approach.
Edge Computing - Edge computing refers to the decentralized processing of data near the source of data generation, reducing latency and bandwidth usage by performing computations closer to the devices or sensors producing the data.
This approach aims to enhance efficiency, responsiveness, and real-time capabilities in computing systems by
distributing computing tasks to the "edge" of the network, rather than relying solely on centralized cloud servers.
Functional Expertise - A strong understanding of various technologies, platforms, and systems relevant to the organization's architecture, such as networking, databases, cloud computing, and security.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) - The process of managing and provisioning infrastructure through code instead of through manual processes.
Internet of Things (IoT) - Familiarity with IoT concepts and protocols, as well as experience designing architectures that incorporate IoT devices and enable seamless connectivity and data exchange.
Performance Monitoring - The process of measuring the performance of a system in real time in order to determine problems and identify other factors that may cause problems in the future.
Process Orchestration - Process orchestration refers to the coordination and management of various tasks, activities, and resources within a workflow or business process. It involves organizing, sequencing, and automating individual tasks or sub-processes to ensure that the overall process operates smoothly and efficiently. Process orchestration
typically involves integrating disparate systems, applications, and services to streamline operations and improve
collaboration across different parts of an organization. It often employs workflow management tools, automation
software, and integration platforms to facilitate communication, data exchange, and decision-making among
different components of the process. The goal of process orchestration is to optimize the flow of work, minimize
delays and bottlenecks and enhance overall productivity and performance.
Strategic Outlook - Examines issues, generates ideas, creates future scenarios and develops plans with a long-term perspective. Ensures short-term goals support long-term strategy and that organizational/functional strategy aligns with and supports MPC’s overall business strategy.
System Reliability - Reliability refers to the ability of a system or component to consistently perform its intended function without failure, errors, or breakdowns. High availability, on the other hand, denotes the design and implementation of systems to ensure continuous operation and accessibility, minimizing downtime and ensuring users can access services whenever needed.
Systems Design - The process of designing technical solutions and systems to meet specified business and user requirements that are compatible with established system architectures, as well as organizational and performance standards.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, related field or equivalent experience. 5+ years of relevant architecture experience.
As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.
Location:
San Antonio, Texas
Additional locations:
Findlay, Ohio
Job Requisition ID:
00014118
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 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.
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.