Marketing Superintendent

Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit a highly motivated and committed employee for the position of Marketing Superintendent to join the versatile Finance Team. We are in search of an individual who can champion Barrick’s DNA by:

• Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity
• Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach
• Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose
• Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy
• Taking Responsibility and being Accountable
• Committing to Zero Harm
• Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for LMC concentrate off take contracts and the logistics associated with moving LMC’s concentrate production from Lumwana to its customers. As the ultimate LMC internal client, you will engage with the production departments to ensure sufficient saleable concentrate is produced and ensure concentrate sales invoices related to the offtake contracts are executed accurately and timely

Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

Coordinate the concentrate off take contracts and internal and external customers:

• Liaise with the mining and processing departments on copper concentrate forecast schedules on production tonnes.
• Planning and distribution of daily, weekly and monthly concentrate dispatch schedules.
• Liaising with customers on planned concentrate deliveries and production schedules.
• Coordinate concentrate quality issues from a producer/ customer perspective.
• Ensure all concentrate sales are covered by letters of credit or other acceptable guarantees.
• Liaise with internal and external customers on shipment lots received vs LMC dispatch schedules and assay exchange information.
• Review annual market rates for international road and sea freight rates for copper concentrate and blister products.

Coordinate the Accounts Management of Concentrate sales and Transport Contract Payments:

• Oversee the collection and verification of all relevant documentation of LMC concentrate deliveries to buyers required for the execution of the invoices.
• Ensure regular liaison with the metallurgical accounting department of LMC on:
• Ensure regular liaison with the relevant assay laboratories on:
• Coordinate prepayments from customers to limit exposure to LMC
• Check and approve backing spreadsheets required for provisional and final invoices per individual contracts.
• Ensure assay exchanges are done regularly according to contractual requirements.
• Ensure relevant invoices are received by customers according to contract requirements and are recognised in accordance with relevant accounting standards.
• Engage in contract negotiations, resolution of contractual disputes safeguarding Barrick’s interest whilst driving a partnership model
• Haulage Contract

Concentrate Logistics

• Coordinate the transport contracts
• Planning and distribution of:
• Daily, weekly and monthly concentrate dispatch schedules
• Daily blending reports for quality and copper content
• Coordinate loading and trucking schedules with the processing department and the trucking contractors.
• Coordinate loading and transport security matters.
• Implementation of tracking mechanisms for concentrate deliveries, haulage contractor performance
• Ensure conformance to Zambian regulations

Departmental administration, coordination and continuous improvement.

• Compiling of annual marketing sectional budget and monthly forecast.
• Continually review every aspect of the sectional operation to ensure that opportunities to add value and enhance shareholder wealth are identified and implemented.
• Develop, implement and maintain safe work procedures and promote high safety and health awareness. Promote and comply with the LMC Occupational Health & Safety Policy.
• Be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the team.
• Accountable for completion of all tasks identified in the Management Operating System (MOS) to the specified quality and timelines as assigned to this role
• Ensure appropriate facilities, procedures and workforce competence to achieve legal compliance, incident prevention and the achievement of tasks in an environmentally sustainable manner.
• Maintain and develop relationships with stakeholders in LMC’s mining activities, consistent with Barrick’s Community Relations Policies.
• Become actively involved in Barrick’s aims and objectives of engaging with the local community and strive to leave a positive impact on the longer-term outcomes for local people. Promote the integration between this engagement and the success of the business.
• Prepare and manage the budget for the function.
• Ensure the development and maintenance of up-to-date job procedures for all tasks performed within the function.
• Develop objectives for sharing common infrastructure and support services across Barrick and cascade this throughout the function.
• Ensure effective communication with delegate prior to departure from site

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or economics or equivalent
• Six (6) years experience in copper concentrates and / or copper metal marketing and logistics business.
• Must have strong commercial background and exposure to the mineral/metals in mining industry
• Must be Commercially astute.
• Must have strong negotiation skills
• B. Commerce will be an added advantage
• Must have sound knowledge of contract law in Zambian

What We Can Offer You

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits
• The ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization

Barrick has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management.

Barrick offers employment opportunities to both qualified women and men.

Women who meet the above qualification are strongly encouraged to apply.