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