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.
Job Accountabilities
1. Factory management
Conduct onsite technical factory audit and provide advice to the factory working out improvement plan for the audit.
Assist factories in developing Corrective Action Plans (CAP) and oversees implementation.
Assesses & improves factory Quality Management Systems.
Seasonal Data analysis for vendors performance based on sample performance, inspection result etc.
2. Product Management
Manage the development of the shoe product category (including QA and PP sample approval) produced in Asia, ensuring timelines, fitting and quality standards are met.
Lead the Risk assessment, Line review meeting and Pre-Production Meeting with follow-up as necessary.
Generate standard testing procedures, coordinate on all testing schedules and results.
Handle customer's complaint and issues. Perform investigations and CAPs as required.
Provide support and technical resources /advice to merchandiser /buyer team concerning supplier corrective actions and approval.
Liaise with Compliance Team and 3rd party for new regulation update about product safety and compliance and organize training to all stakeholders.
Work with the QC team to ensure high-quality and timely delivery of bulk products each season.
Job Requirements
Bachelor's degree in technical discipline and background.
Solid knowledge and experience in handling quality aspects of Footwear related products.
Good command of both written and spoken English and Mandarin.
Strong communication with external parties (overseas vendors, factories) and internal teams (merchandiser team and teams in National Office).
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.
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.
Frequent travel to China and Southeast Asia countries.
Anko Sourcing 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.
We’re Team Kmart, on a mission to make everyday living brighter for our customers by improving the Kmart shopping experience – every time and everywhere they engage with us.
For over fifty years now, we’ve been spreading the Kmart love to families of all shapes and sizes in Australia, then New Zealand, and now right across the world! We’re the place where families come first for the lowest prices on everyday items – it’s our vision and it’s what we do with passion.
Today, Kmart has more than 300 stores across Australia and New Zealand and is recognised as one of the most profitable discount department stores in Australia. With over 40,000 Kmart superstars who are all focused on giving our customers the products that they love at the lowest prices, it truly is an exciting time to be a part of our Kmart family – and there’s never been a better time to join us then now!
To find out more information, scroll through our LinkedIn page, or, we’d be happy to welcome you online at www.kmart.com.au
Did you know we’re a part of something bigger?
Owned by Wesfarmers Limited, the Kmart Group family comprises of Kmart Australia and New Zealand, Target Australia, Catch Australia and KAS Group Asia. The Group operates 520 stores across Australia and New Zealand, has offices in Australia and around the world, and employs more than 46,000 team members all focused on delivering products that our customers love.
Together, the Kmart Group is creating an even more satisfying shopping experience for all of our customers, no matter where they are in the world.
