Superintendent - Inventory Management (Demand Planning)

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: Superintendent - Inventory Management (Demand Planning)

1. Number of vacancies: 1
2. Position Level: Management
3. Type of contract: Permanent contract
4. Job Category: Superintendent
5. Deadline for applications: August 26, 2026 

Main objectives of the position

Under the direct supervision of the Inventory Management Manager, the Superintendent Inventory Management (Demand Planning) is responsible for managing and coordinating demand planning and inventory forecasting activities to ensure accurate material availability, aligned with operational, maintenance and shutdown needs. He/She is responsible for translating operational and maintenance plans in anticipation of inventory demand and replenishment needs.

Minimum qualification

• University degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, engineering, or related field.
• Professional certifications such as APICS/CPIM, CSCP or equivalent are advantageous.

Required Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain, planning, procurement or inventory management.
• At least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Experience in mining, manufacturing, or heavy industry is highly valued.

Required skills

• Demand forecasting and inventory management.
• ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Pronto, JD Edwards, etc.).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills.
• Supply chain analysis and reporting.
• Understanding of purchasing and warehouse operations and transportation technologies.
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Problem solving and business acumen.
• Communication and presentation skills.
• Stakeholder management, confidentiality and integrity.
• Strategic thinking and project management.
• Continuous improvement mentality.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain forecasts of moving inventory demand.
• Coordinate closely with operations and maintenance teams to understand future needs.
• Translate shutdown plans, maintenance schedules, and operational plans into inventory request signals.
• Monitor inventory consumption trends and forecast deviations.
• Maintain inventory planning settings, including min/max levels, order points, and safety stock.
• Support replenishment planning and inventory optimization initiatives.
• Monitor stock-out risks and proactively increase critical supply risks.
• Support working capital optimization through improved planning accuracy.
• Work closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, and purchasing teams to understand future needs.
• Coordinate with suppliers and procurement teams regarding forecasted demand.
• Facilitate communication between departments to ensure alignment of procurement plans with operational needs.
• Develop reports and dashboards on forecast accuracy and inventory demand trends.
• Coordinate with purchasing and warehouse teams to align supply execution.
• Support budgeting and inventory planning processes.
• Analyze trends in inventory utilization and recommend improvements to the storage strategy.
• Supervise and coach demand planners and inventory controllers.
• Set performance goals and conduct regular evaluations.
• Develop team capacity through training and mentoring.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and accountability
• Ensure demand planning activities support compliance with environmental regulations and company standards
• Support initiatives to reduce waste, energy consumption and carbon emissions within the supply chain.
• Support inventory optimization initiatives that reduce the waste of obsolete inventory and materials.
• Comply with Glencore's environmental management requirements and procedures as well as MUMI SARL's environmental policy.

To apply:

•Go to the following website: https://careers.glencorecopper.com/Copper/ or scan the QR Code below:

•Enter your username and password to access your candidate interface on our careers site.

•If you do not already have an account, please create one beforehand and keep your username and password for future use.

• Upload the following documents: copy of identity card, letter of application for employment, Curriculum Vitae (CV in French and English), ONEM card.

•Report any technical difficulties to the following address: application.Queries@mutandamining.com

N.B

• Only applications that meet the required criteria will be considered.
• Applications not contacted two weeks after the closing of this recruitment notice should be considered as not having been selected.
• Applications received will be kept in the Company's database for a period of six (6) months in complete confidentiality.
• By sending your Curriculum Vitae, you give permission to MUMI SARL to share your information with the participants in the selection process for this position only; and checks of your academic and/or professional background, as well as your references may be undertaken.

IMPORTANT

MUMI SARL does not accept applications submitted by persons under the age of eighteen (18).

In accordance with Article 1 of the Labor Code of the Democratic Republic of Congo, MUMI SARL receives all applications without distinction or discrimination.

However, as part of its equal opportunity, diversity, equity, and inclusion agenda, female applications are strongly encouraged.

In accordance with our Compliance Policy and Code of Conduct, MUMI SARL 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 attempted bribery in connection with this application must be reported through  the Glencore Group's "Speak Out and Express Concerns" channels.

Please scan the QR code below to access the channels.

Stay very vigilant about employment scams!

We have been informed that unauthorized persons are falsely using the name and logo of MUMI SARL to post false job offers and/or ask for money. MUMI SARL never asks for a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

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.

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.