MRP Superintendent

Kamoto Copper Company Société Anonyme, KCC SA in acronym, is a Congolese company operating in Kolwezi, capital of the province of Lualaba, in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

KCC SA exploits copper and cobalt ores on a large scale. It includes an underground mine, open-pit mines and integrated metallurgical facilities. The operation has one of the largest copper reserves in the world, with a current life of over 25 years.

As an industrial mining company, we provide safe workplaces and support the sustainable development of the local economy. We maintain a constructive and open dialogue with the communities that host us, as well as with the provincial and national government.

Job description

Under the supervision of the Manager Supply Chain Materials , the incumbent will be responsible for accurately planning and organizing inventory management, creating and validating purchase requisitions, analyzing discrepancies and implementing corrective actions, while considering the impact of decisions on operations. They will also be responsible for coordinating the supply of materials to meet demand, communicating with the purchasing team regarding business needs, and continuously improving related operational processes.

He/She will have, among other things, the following responsibilities (non-exhaustive):

1.    Improvements and processes

•    Propose changes to inventory management to respond to an increase or decrease in demand.
•    Propose continuous improvements to daily processes and tactical projects, including conducting root cause analyses and implementing corrective measures to address issues encountered across all supply chain processes.
•    Develop, optimize and integrate detailed operational schedules (supply plans, replenishment models) in a " lean " environment, in order to achieve company objectives.

 
2.    Replenishment and Inventory Management

•    Anticipate stock requirements based on current and future activities.
•    Track critical supplier orders.

•    Anticipate the risks of disruption or delay.
•    Propose alternative solutions (Multi- sourcing , Adjusting priorities).
•    Optimize stock levels by balancing customer service objectives and inventory cost reduction.

•    Regularly analyze stock discrepancies, obsolescence and overstocking in order to propose effective corrective actions.
•    Implement stock policies (min/max, safety stock, lot sizing ) adapted to operational constraints and company objectives.

 
3.    Compliance

•    Evaluate the company's inventory storage capacity.
•    Track inventory across multiple storage sites.

•    Ensure the integrity and reliability of MRP data (BOM, stocks, lead times).
•    Ensure traceability of changes in ERP systems.
•    Apply data governance standards .

 
4.    Reporting and Analysis

•    Develop and distribute regular MRP performance reports including stock levels, service rate, stockouts and surpluses.
•    Analyze data from ERP systems to provide strategic recommendations.

•    Implement dynamic dashboards to enable real-time monitoring of planning and procurement activities.
•    Ensure the reliability and consistency of reported data by carrying out regular checks and correcting any identified anomalies.
•    Analyze the discrepancies between forecasts, planning, and execution.

•    Identify the root causes of malfunctions and propose corrective actions.
•    Produce regular reports for management.
•    Formulate strategic recommendations based on data analysis.

 
5.    Team management

•    To supervise, lead and coordinate a team of planners and/or procurement specialists.
•    Define clear objectives and monitor individual and collective performance.

•    Organize priorities and distribute tasks according to operational needs.
•    To support skills development and ensure the team's increasing expertise.
•    Managing tense situations and making quick decisions in constrained environments.

Job requirements 

Qualifications and experience

•    Hold at least a Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering or in an equivalent technical field.

•  Have 5 to 7 years of relevant professional experience (including at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role) in Inventory Management, Planning or Warehouse Management, preferably in a mining or heavy industry environment.

Technical skills.

•    Practical knowledge of supply chain technologies (ERP, production systems, warehouse management systems).
•    Good understanding of cataloging, MRP parameters, and inventory control practices.
•    Proficiency in spoken and written English is an asset.

•    Skills in report writing and presentation.
•    reporting tools .
•    Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

•    Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
•    Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills.
•    Strong commitment to health and safety policies, practices and training, ensuring that safety is prioritized in the design and execution of activities.

Attitude and behavior

•    Good organizational and administrative management skills.
•    Ability to supervise, control, manage, instruct and lead a team to accomplish assigned tasks.
•    Excellent written and oral communication skills, active listening and presentation skills.

•    Autonomous, motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
•    Ability to understand in detail the needs and requirements of clients and to respond to them consistently.
•    Ability to collaborate effectively and work well with others.

•    Demonstrates responsiveness and takes responsibility for removing critical obstacles to achieve objectives.
•    Professional, resilient and collaborative attitude.

KCC SA does not accept applications submitted by people under the age of eighteen (18). In accordance with article 1 of the Labor Code of the Democratic Republic of Congo, KCC SA receives all applications without distinction or discrimination. However, as part of its Equal Opportunity, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program, applications from women are strongly encouraged.

In accordance with our Compliance Policy and Code of Conduct, KCC SA or its employees do not receive any remuneration or benefits of any kind at any stage of the recruitment process. Violators are subject to legal action.

Any act or attempt of bribery related to this job application must be reported via the Glencore Group Raising Concerns Programme channels. Please scan the QR code to access the channels.

Furthermore, KCC SA pursues the objective of a transparent, fair and equitable recruitment process and, therefore, does not tolerate any interference or intervention in any way whatsoever in its recruitment process. Any failure on this point will result in the immediate disqualification of the candidate concerned.