FAITH CHINYAMA MWIINGA
Chingola
Summary
Supply Chain & Inventory Superintendent with extensive experience supporting large-scale mining operations across both operational and project environments. Currently managing a USD $2.7M inventory portfolio while supporting multimillion-dollar project-driven procurement activities. Proven ability to bridge warehouse operations with procurement strategy, ensuring material availability, cost optimisation, and working capital control. Recognised for implementing ERP-led governance, improving inventory accuracy, and enabling project readiness through structured planning and stakeholder coordination. Strong focus on safety, team capability development, and adaptability in dynamic mining environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse & Supply Chain Superintendent
Moxico Resources – Mimbula Mine, Zambia
Zambia
09.2025 - Current
- Provide operational and strategic leadership of warehouse and inventory functions supporting 24/7 copper mining production and project activities.
- Govern a USD $2.7M inventory portfolio across consumables and critical spares, ensuring operational availability and working capital optimisation.
- Support project procurement planning by aligning inventory availability with construction and operational schedules.
- Coordinate with procurement teams on material requirements, supplier lead times, and prioritisation of critical project stock.
- Manage integration of project-driven purchases into warehouse systems, ensuring traceability and readiness for execution.
- Reduce stock variance by 60% through strengthened governance controls and structured reconciliation processes.
- Implement structured cycle counting programme improving audit readiness and sustaining inventory accuracy.
- Establish end-to-end inventory traceability through ERP governance and process redesign.
- Approve stock replenishment decisions balancing operational needs with financial efficiency.
- Drive cost optimisation through demand planning, consumption analysis, and improved purchasing timing.
- Champion safety compliance within warehouse operations, aligning with mining HSE standards.
- Lead and develop warehouse personnel, improving discipline, system adoption, and operational accountability.
- Adapt warehouse systems and processes in a rapidly evolving mining environment, stabilising operations and improving performance.
Warehouse Supervisor
First Quantum Minerals – Kalumbila, Zambia
Zambia
07.2019 - 09.2025
- Managed warehouse, fuel, and inventory operations supporting large-scale mining infrastructure and mobile equipment fleets.
- Managed inventory portfolio valued at approximately USD $1M across operational and maintenance materials.
- Achieved and sustained 98% inventory accuracy through disciplined cycle counting and audit controls.
- Delivered over USD $1M in logistics and fuel savings through JIT optimisation strategies.
- Developed predictive fuel forecasting model eliminating supply shortages and improving planning accuracy.
- Supported procurement and maintenance teams in managing critical spares for Caterpillar, Komatsu, Bell, Volvo, Tata, and Toyota fleets.
- Led a team of 15+ personnel with zero HAZMAT incidents across six years.
- Strengthened ERP reporting integrity, improving visibility for management decision-making.
- Trained teams on warehouse processes, safety compliance, and system utilisation.
Branch Supervisor
Micro Finance Zambia
Zambia
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Established operational systems and governance for a new branch setup.
- Managed staff performance, compliance, and daily operations.
- Built strong financial discipline applied later in supply chain cost control and inventory management.
- Oversaw daily branch operations, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
Education
CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma -
Chartered Institute of Purchasing And Supply
United Kingdom11-2026
CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma -
Chartered Institute of Purchasing And Supply
UK01-2026
CIPS Level 4 Diploma -
Chartered Institute of Purchasing And Supply
United Kingdom01-2025
MBA - Finance And Accounting
Information And Communications University
Lusaka11-2022
BBA - Finance & Accounting
Copperstone University
Kitwe11-2011
Skills
- Supply Chain & Procurement Coordination
- Multimillion-Dollar Inventory Governance
- Project Supply Readiness & Material Planning
- ERP Optimisation (Pronto Xi, BuildSmart)
- Inventory Accuracy & Variance Reduction
- Cost Optimisation & JIT Strategy
- Critical Spares & Asset Support
- Safety, Risk & Compliance (HSE Standards)
- Team Leadership, Training & Development
- Stakeholder Engagement (Operations, Procurement, Maintenance)
- Site safety management
- Performance improvements
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma White Belt
- International Women in Resources Mentoring Programme (2024)
Timeline
Warehouse & Supply Chain Superintendent
Moxico Resources – Mimbula Mine, Zambia
09.2025 - Current
Warehouse Supervisor
First Quantum Minerals – Kalumbila, Zambia
07.2019 - 09.2025
Branch Supervisor
Micro Finance Zambia
01.2012 - 01.2018
CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma -
Chartered Institute of Purchasing And Supply
CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma -
Chartered Institute of Purchasing And Supply
CIPS Level 4 Diploma -
Chartered Institute of Purchasing And Supply
MBA - Finance And Accounting
Information And Communications University
BBA - Finance & Accounting
Copperstone University
EXECUTIVE VALUE PROPOSITION
- Experienced in both operational and project-based mining environments.
- Strong capability in aligning inventory management with procurement and project execution.
- Proven leader in transforming warehouse operations, implementing systems, and building high-performing teams.
- Prepared for global FIFO assignments across mining operations.