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Manager - Inventory Management
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  • Democratic Republic of the Congo
Job ID 1943 Closing date 15/08/2026 Last Updated 15/07/2026

Mutanda Mining (MUMI S.A.R.L) is a mining company whose registered office is at No. 4746, Avenue Laurent Désiré Kabila, Mutoshi District, Manika Commune, City of Kolwezi. Its operating headquarters, the center of its main activities, is located about 42 km from the city of Kolwezi in the province of Lualaba in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

MUMI is recruiting a " Manager – Inventory Management "

 

  1. Number of vacancies: 1
  2. Position Level: Management
  3. Contract Type: Permanent Contract
  4. Job Category: MANAGER
  5. Application deadline: August 14, 2026

 

Main objectives of the position

 

Reporting to the General Manager – Supply Chain, the Manager – Inventory Management is responsible for leading the Company's end-to-end inventory management strategy to ensure optimal material availability, inventory accuracy, working capital efficiency, and operational continuity.

 

The incumbent oversees inventory planning, optimization, replenishment strategies, master data governance, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programmes, rotables management, inventory analytics, KPI reporting, and inventory governance across the business. The role supports operational excellence by driving a structured, data-driven inventory management framework that minimizes supply risks while maximizing inventory performance and cost efficiency.

 

Minimum qualification

 

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in: Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering Or a related discipline.

 

Required Experience

 

  • Minimum 8 years' experience in Inventory Management, Warehouse Operations, or Supply Chain.
  • Minimum 2–3 years' experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
  • Experience in mining, heavy industry, manufacturing, or oil & gas is preferred.
  • Experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JDE or Pronto.
  • Experience with inventory planning, forecasting, optimization, and inventory reporting.

 

Required skills

 

  • Inventory planning and optimization.
  • Demand planning and forecasting.
  • ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JDE, Pronto).
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
  • Inventory analytics and KPI reporting.
  • Warehouse and procurement process knowledge.
  • Leadership and team management.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Planning, organization, and stakeholder management.
  • Decision-making, accountability, and continuous improvement mindset.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Lead and manage the Company's inventory management function.
  • Ensure optimal stock availability to support operational and maintenance requirements.
  • Develop and oversee inventory planning and forecasting processes.
  • Drive inventory optimization initiatives to improve working capital efficiency.
  • Manage inventory replenishment strategies and stock policies.
  • Oversee inventory master data governance and material standardization.
  • Manage Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programmes and supplier inventory partnerships.
  • Manage rotables, repair cycles, and exchange pool processes.
  • Monitor obsolete, excess, and slow-moving inventory.
  • Develop inventory dashboards, KPIs, and management reports.
  • Coordinate inventory activities with Procurement, Warehouse, Maintenance, and Operations teams.
  • Identify inventory risks and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Support ESG, sustainability, and environmental objectives.
  • Ensure compliance with Glencore's environmental management requirements and procedures as well as MUMI SARL's environmental policy.

MUMI S.A.R.L 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, MUMI 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, MUMI 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, MUMI S.A.R.L 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.