Title:  Product Technologist (Beauty Product)

KAS Pty Limited is a part of KAS Group Asia (KGA), the exclusive direct sourcing arm of Kmart Group that operates the iconic retail brands Kmart Australia, Target Australia and Catch. KGA’s operations span the largest sourcing markets across Asia including China, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Cambodia, Indonesia and Vietnam, supporting an annual sourcing capability of US $ 2.5 billion.

With our strong commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing, we provide a full suite of procurement services from sourcing, merchandising, packaging, quality assurance, quality control and international supply chain.

At KGA, whether with KAS Pty Ltd or Target Australia Sourcing, you will be part of a dynamic, growing business that delivers incredible results through a clearly defined purpose and strategy. You will work in an environment that is highly supportive, collaborative and encourages innovation whilst providing autonomy and challenge.

You will have access to flexible working hours, health and wellness programs, competitive remuneration and training opportunities with development plans to support your career growth. We offer an empowering culture with strongly embedded organisational values that define who we are and everything we do.

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in technical discipline and background

• At least 5 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 technical standard requirements, or EU markets

• 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

All information provided will be treated in strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purpose. 

KAS Group Asia values diversity and we pride ourselves on representing the diverse and multicultural communities of which we are a part. All information provided will be treated in strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purpose.