Product Technologist (Beauty)

Brighter futures start here!

Anko Sourcing is the direct sourcing arm for the iconic Australian retail brands, Kmart and Target. As a team of highly experienced retail sourcing professionals, we strive to bring globally compelling, low-cost, on-trend products to our customers in Australia and New Zealand. We follow the highest standards to source ethically and operate with a clear focus on the welfare of our planet and our people. Anko Sourcing operations span the largest sourcing markets across Asia, including China, Hong Kong, India, Bangladesh, Singapore, Indonesia, and Vietnam.

Be part of something extraordinary with Anko Sourcing.

KAS Pty Ltd (KAS) and Target Australia Sourcing (TAS) are part of the Anko Sourcing. We are now looking for a Product Technologistfor the GM Quality team who will be responsible for Beautyproducts. 

Product Category:  Cosmetic and Beauty formulation products / Beauty Accessories / Beauty Gadgets/ Electrical

Job Accountabilities

• Ensure products are evaluated, tested and approved(sealed) in accordance with Company standards and mandatory requirements
• Ensure that full factory audit and approval on potential suppliers are carried out in accordance with Kmart policy with corrective action plan in place
• Ensure that all relevant inspection criteria(checklist, specification, QA report etc) and sealed sample are made available to the QC inspectors prior to production inspection
• Ensure inspection criteria(DCL) / Seal sample and product specification available to QC inspection
• Ensure customer feedback including complaint and supplier issues are managed and resolved with the suppliers
• Engage in Quality Improvement Activities and Ad hoc project as assigned by management

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or Tertiary Education in technical discipline and background
• At least 3 years’ QA working experience
• Solid background of Formulation Beauty products / Beauty accessories and Gadgets/Electrical is an advantage
• Preventive awareness in term of product safety and production consistency
• Experience in retail business sourcing or buying office is preferable
• Experience in collaborating with 3rd party test laboratory is preferable
• Familiar with Australian/ EU technical standard requirements and markets is an advantage
• Good communication skills both in English and Mandarin
• Strong integrity and professional ethics
• Knowledge in ISO 9000 and factory audit experience is an advantage
• Self-discipline, good team player, self-motivated, open minded

A place you can belong

We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate. We are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed. We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected, and safe, and strive to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and welcoming, with applications encouraged from all candidates. In Year 2025, We have been officially certified as a Great Place To Work® across China, India, Bangladesh, and Hong Kong. This recognition is a reflection of the trust, respect, and collaboration that we foster at our workplace to build a truly inclusive work culture.