James Kupa
Description
Name
With 16 years of experience in Supply chain function within mining companies, I have a deep understanding of the complexities and challenges in the supply chain. I am an enthusiastic person exposed to global, ethnic and cultural environments with the drive and proven ability in strategic planning and execution, financial management, operations management, supply chain, business analytics and reporting, human resources management and workforce planning, customer relationship management, negotiation and conflict management, strategical thinking and team building, regulatory compliance and governance, change management, technology implementation and integration, time management and prioritization. I am a proactive, goal-oriented individual with a positive attitude even under pressure. An excellent person who leads by example and develops individuals in a team so that they achieve their full potential. Familiar with MS Office and computerized ERP system: SAP, Ellipse, SYSPRO, SAGEX3, ORB Fusion, ORAS, CAS, ARIBA.
Éducation
Université de Lubumbashi 2006
Bachelor’s degree in economics and finance
Expérience professionnelle
Tenke Fungurume Mining S.A 02/04/2008 - 06/29/2012
WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR AND INVENTORY CONTROLLER
• Supervising the warehouse operations during the startup phase of the Plant construction and in the improvement of warehouse operations inclusive of planning and catalogue development for end users. • Organizing and ensuring accurate and periodical cycle counts and stock takes on a regular basis. • Keeping and following up on warehouse equipment (Forklifts, trucks and light vehicles). • Following up on maintaining the warehouse in a neat and orderly fashion. • Storing items in an orderly and accessible manner. • Conducting physical inventories and investigating any variance. • Supervising, coordinating and controlling the safe and efficient operation of an assigned work unit of 120 employees • Training/developing/mentoring/motivating a cohesive team • Inspecting warehouse facilities for safety and security hazards and resolve or report to the Safety Manager. • Conducting performance evaluation on subordinate staff. • Reviewing the operational requests of purchase and checking their accuracy regarding historical consumption, stock levels and pending orders. • Maintaining detailed documentation and outstanding safety record • Overseeing loading and unloading, staging and setting up stock items and pulling them for packaging or customer pick-up. • Responsible for weighbridges • Assisting in SAP implementation
Kamoto Copper Company S.A (an affiliate of Glencore) 06/04/2012 - 09/30/2016
WAREHOUSE SUPERINTENDENT
• Managing all processes and functions within a busy warehouse • Ensuring stock levels are managed and controlled effectively • Coordinating racking and storing • Ensuring ERP system in place is used to monitor stock control • Responsible for the warehouse security and accountability • Identifying slow moving and redundant stock • Ensuring compliance with all Health and Safety regulations. • Making sure that all deliveries and freight receipts are carried out in time. • Working with supervisors to improve staff performance, to review procedures and to maximize customer satisfaction. • Leading, motivating, training and developing staff • Inspecting storage facilities • Looking after the transportation of items into and out of the warehouse. • Investigating any inventory losses • Ensuring products are stocked correctly and safely • Planning future warehouse capacity requirements • In charge of Bulk materials (Reagents, Explosives, and Fuel management)
MMG Limited 10/10/2016 - 04/29/2024
SUPPLY CHAIN SUPERINTENDENT
• Built strong supplier relationships and monitored their performance • Implemented and monitored the Reagent forecast tool to prevent overstocks and stockouts • Negotiated with suppliers to enhance stocks replenishment • Managed the expediting team for reagents and spare parts items • Reported monthly the supply chain performance through KPIs • Improved stock accuracy from 94% to 98% and improved goods lead time • Managed 5 direct reports and 30 indirect reports • Inventory governance policy and categorization (Maintenance, Capital and insurance spare policy) • Conducted cyclic and yearly stock take management • Warehousing and Re-ordering management (Min-Max Analysis) • In charge of Fuel Management (Receiving, Storage, distribution and follow up monthly KPI’s) • In charge of reagents (expediting, receiving, storage, distribution, housekeeping) • Supervised inbound and out bound warehouse activities • Logistic • Expediting • Sourcing and contracting • Conducted root cause analyses to resolve supply chain performance issues, increasing on-time delivery by 85% • Forecasted demand and formulated supply Chain planning strategies • Reviewed and analyzed statistical and historical data for accurate forecasting • Achieved 30% stock reduction for phase out items • Designed a warehouse optimization strategy that improved order fulfillment rates and logistics efficiency by 20% • Proactively acted on replenishment strategies and inventory optimization • Conducted cost analysis • Collaborated with production to align procurement schedules, supporting a smooth flow of materials for continuous production