About this role
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.
Responsibilities:
· Effectively deliver continuous improvement to the ES programme.
· Effectively engage with third-party audit firms to deliver high-quality ES audit.
· Review mutual recognized reports
· Conduct ES factory assessment/visit if required
· Review corrective action plan and support vendor and factory on continuous improvement
· Develop and carry out training or seminars for vendor, factory, third party audit firm, and internal team members.
· Manage the factory status and communicate with vendor and factory for ES renewal before expiration
· Review monthly ES report & plan ahead necessary resources to conduct follow up or new audit request.
· Keep updated with industry standards and legislation in the countries.
Requirements:
1. Bachelor’s degree, at least 7 years relevant experience, background in buying office/retailer social audit team will be preferrable
2. Sound knowledge of CSR and social audits, high sense of integrity
3. Good communication in both English and Mandarin
Perks and benefits we’ll offer you:
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.
Other facts
About kmartaustr
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.
What you'll do
- The Ethical Sourcing Officer is responsible for delivering continuous improvement to the ethical sourcing program and engaging with third-party audit firms. They will also conduct factory assessments, manage factory status, and develop training for vendors and internal teams.
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