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 direct supervision of the Logistics Manager , the incumbent will be primarily responsible for supporting the Logistics Manager in the management and supervision of all activities within the Logistics Department. They will ensure that the transport of all consumables, equipment, etc., both internationally and locally, is carried out in a timely manner and in compliance with DRC customs regulations.

He will have to assume the following main responsibilities:

•    Coordinate the needs of internal stakeholders and verify accuracy;
•    Participate in stock planning based on demand and delivery time;

•    Ensure the delivery of materials according to needs and in collaboration with the various stakeholders;
•    Provide proactive and daily follow-up with customs officers and carriers;
•    Ensure follow-up and communication of delivery times to users;

•    Manage import and transportation expenses according to forecasts and budgets;
•    Ensure that invoices comply with the agreed contract and are approved by management;
•    Monitor customs clearance activity carried out by customs agencies, including physical verification of work performed ;

•    Protect the company from any potential exposure to customs transaction penalties by ensuring that customs clearance activities comply with all national and even international regulations;
•    Define and manage KPIs for carriers and customs agencies;
•    Engage daily truck parking lot supervisors to ensure proper management of logistics activities and truck movements from the site to stores or elsewhere;

•    Verify the accuracy of the logistics information provided daily, such as confirmation of truck replacements and tracking of trucks waiting;
•    Verify the accuracy and completeness of the logistics information provided for all items in stock;
•    Collect confirmation of truck replacements from customs agencies and provide information to the Logistics Manager and other stakeholders on expected quantities and dates;

•    Immediately inform members of the security team of any security incidents observed, including any incidents involving KCC personnel or any trucks en route to or from KCC;
•    Identify opportunities for improvement in your sector and make necessary recommendations.

Job requirements 

Qualifications and experience

•    Hold a university degree in Accounting, Logistics, Customs or similar disciplines
•    Have at least 8 years of professional experience in Materials Logistics, Transport or Customs;
•    Having mastery of the knowledge of ISO9001/TS16949 quality;

•    Proficiency in computer tools (MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);
•    Having a mastery of customs legislation;
•    Perfect mastery of import activities.

Technical skills.

•    Strong leadership and organizational management skills;
•    Open-mindedness, honesty and analytical skills;
•    Ability to develop preventive actions rather than corrective actions;

•    Proactive and able to anticipate and manage unforeseen events;
•    Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, resilience and commitment to pursuing organizational goals in a changing environment;
•    Strong organizational, communication and time management skills;

•    Experience in training, people management, planning, operations management and budgeting;
•    Willingness to share knowledge in a team dynamic of learning and continuous improvement process;
•    Demonstrated ability to plan, monitor, control and coordinate training activities.

Attitude and behavior

•    Demonstrate leadership and the ability to mobilize teams ;
•    To be organized, reliable, and results -oriented ;
•    Have good coordination and communication skills;

•    Demonstrate a strong sense of analysis and observation;
•    Demonstrate rigor, a spirit of traceability and a strong culture of control;
•    To have a strong sense of urgency.

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.