Product Technologist: Beauty, Home & Toiletries

Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
Full-time

2 days ago

We are seeking a talented Product Technologist: Beauty, Home and Toiletries to join our team.The Product Technologist will be responsible for ensuring that all beauty and cosmetic products meet regulatory, quality, and safety standards while aligning with Ackermans brand values, market trends, and customer expectations.To provide technical support by maintaining and enhancing consistent quality of products and processes, in support of the Company's product strategy.Key Responsibilities:

To accurately assess products against company standards and specifications in accordance with the critical path to ensure consistent compliance across all departments and suppliers
To maintain, communicate and issue standards and product specifications
To review and provide insights regarding necessary product specification adjustments in accordance with Company strategy

Knowledge required:Essential:

Relevant product development knowledge (Beauty & Cosmetics and/or Personal Care)
Ingredient knowledge
Chemical formulation of Beauty & Cosmetic products
Quality assurance and Regulatory compliance
Testing & evaluating product stability
Sensory evaluation: Assess the sensory attributes of products
Supplier base knowledge (capabilities and areas of specialisation)
Related services - Distribution Centres, Customer Care, Marketing, Stores, Information Technology, Shipping, and Packaging

Preferred:

Business critical path - buying cycle
Retail Business processes (S.O.P.'s)
Departmental (Product technology) processes and standards
Product Technology objectives and strategies

Skills required:

Identify, distinguish and assess product suitability
Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills
The ability to communicate business expectations effectively to suppliers and technical information to non-technical audiences
Effectively represent the company to external customers, suppliers and stakeholders
Excellent command of the English language, verbally and in writing

Excellent accuracy and attention to detail

Analytical skills
Sound planning, organising & time management skills

Good networking, interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Negotiating skills

Good conflict management skills
The ability to:

Be assertive
Be creative and innovative
Be resourceful
Work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Be self-motivated
Work independently, as well as be a team player

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCEExperience required:Essential:

3-5 years experience in a product technologist or technical role within Beauty, Cosmetics or Personal Care.

AND/OR

Experience with formulation, product testing and safety standards within a relevant environment
Experience working with suppliers to ensure good product quality and practices
Experience in product
Experience in assessing samples and advising on fit for purpose and technical outcomes
Computer literacy including programs such as Microsoft 365

Relevant experience in production-related health and safety practices

Preferred:

Exposure to production floor and process engineering
Experience in product specific manufacturing
Exposure and/or experience in production quality auditing
Exposure to general retail practises/processes

Essential Qualifications

Grade 12 Certificate/Matric
Diploma or Bachelor Degree in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field

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