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

The position holder, who will report directly to the Export Manager, will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring all pre-clearance and customs clearance operations for shipments destined for export. He or she will ensure that files comply with current regulations, that documentation is of high quality and complete, and that the requirements of customs authorities are met.

He/She will identify, assess, and anticipate customs-related risks (regulatory, financial, and operational), and implement appropriate control and mitigation measures. He/She will also serve as a key point of contact for freight forwarders, customs authorities, and internal teams (logistics, finance, and other departments) to streamline operations and resolve any bottlenecks.

His/Her responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

1. Pre-clearance Operations Management

Obtain new export licenses based on export forecasts, quotas allocated to customs agencies, and early warnings from Glencore.
Obtain loading authorization requests for all new export licenses.
Obtain approval for commencement requests within a reasonable timeframe.
Ensure that there is no over-consumption of licenses and commencement requests.
Follow up on the extension of expired licenses.
Create weighing and FXO reports on time in the Seguce system.
Obtain the monthly LME value on time.
Obtain daily USD-to-Euro exchange rates on time.
Ensure that transport authorization forms and batch origin declaration forms are approved within a reasonable timeframe.
Ensure that the processing time for files at the one-stop shop is reasonable.

2. Reservation Management and Loading Scheduling

Coordinate the licenses to be loaded throughout the month based on the corridors announced by Glencore.
Schedule loadings based on truck arrival dates so that the first trucks to arrive are loaded first.
Ensure the reliability of data related to truck arrival and departure times in the Export Department’s truck parking lot.

3. Customs Clearance Operations Management

Ensure that packing lists are sent to customs agencies on time.
Obtain the necessary documentation for declaring export shipments on time.
Obtain the electronic seals for the trailers of trucks to be dispatched on time.
Ensure that dispatch occurs on time.
Monitor shipments in transit until they cross the border to be invoiced to Glencore.
Obtain crossing records for shipments that have crossed the border.

4. Supervision of Post-Clearance Operations

Supervision of Post-Clearance Operations.
Reconcile export tonnages under EB licenses with the Congolese Control Office (OCC).
Ensure that each shipment receives the Certificate of Verification for Export and Shipment (CVEE).
Ensure that unused licenses are closed out.
Monitor the archiving of shipment declaration documents.
Submit COOs to GIAG to ensure that shipments loaded at ports of embarkation are released on time.
Monitor the performance of customs agencies.

5. Reporting and Documentation

Ensure that export operations, in general, comply with the Congolese Mining Code, the Manual of Procedures for the Traceability of Mining Products, and the current Congolese Customs Code.
Ensure that packing lists (BP, Commercial Invoice, Loading Sheet, Road Manifest) are prepared in accordance with valid export licenses and commencement requests and that they are verified before being submitted to customs agencies.
Ensure that there are no overages in the utilization of export licenses and commencement requests.
Ensure that the tonnage values for exports match those recorded in the OCC and DGDA systems.
Ensure that the customs values listed on the invoices from customs agencies are correct.
Ensure that the declaration documents provided by customs agencies are correct and will not lead to disputes after the trucks have been dispatched.
Ensure that trucks transporting exported shipments leave the country via the border indicated on the declaration documents.
Ensure that we do not violate environmental tax regulations in the management of our products on-site.

6. Export Reporting

Prepare and submit the daily export report (Loading & Dispatch Summary Report).
Prepare and submit the weekly sales report (Sales Working Report).
Prepare and submit the customs agency performance report.
Ensure that daily customs clearance reports are submitted on time.
Prepare and submit the monthly report on license management and commencement requests.
Prepare and submit the monthly export records.

Job requirements

Qualifications and experience

Hold at least a degree in Logistics, Customs, Transportation, Customs Clearance Management, or an equivalent field.
Have at least five (5) years of experience coordinating pre-clearance and customs clearance operations, ideally in the mining industry (copper and cobalt).
At least three (3) years of experience in customs risk management.

Technical skills

In-depth knowledge of customs clearance for copper and cobalt and shipment planning.
In-depth knowledge of Congolese mining and customs laws and regulations, including their amendments.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in office software such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and industry-specific software.
Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in both French and English, with the ability to build strong relationships with all internal stakeholders and external partners.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Knowledge of Incoterms and international shipping processes.
Strong commitment to health and safety policies, practices, and training to ensure that safety is a priority in the performance of job-related tasks.
Strong sense of initiative, results-oriented mindset, and resilience in a demanding environment.

Attitudes / Behaviors

Strong analytical skills related to working with unstructured data and information.
Ability to work quickly and with agility, and to allocate resources to the company’s urgent needs.
Proven and well-developed ability to exercise judgment and solve problems.
Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage one’s own workload.
High level of professionalism and pride in delivering exceptional quality work.

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.

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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.

Superintendent - Clearing & Customs Risk