Product Development Executive
Job Summary
Lips Carpenter is seeking a hands-on Product Development & Sourcing Executive with a strong passion for beauty products and cosmetics. You will work closely with R&D, manufacturers, and suppliers to turn product ideas into reality, from research and sourcing to quality control and project coordination. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, resourceful, and capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently.
Responsibilities
- Develop beauty products with R&D and manufacturers
- Source and purchase packaging, materials, and negotiate with suppliers
- Conduct quality control for incoming products and materials
- Manage multiple product lines, timelines, and project execution
Required Skills
- Passion for beauty and cosmetics
- Strong organisation and detail-oriented
- Supplier negotiation and communication
- Mandarin speaking proficiency
- Problem-solving and resourcefulness
Job Details
What You’ll Do
1. Product Development
- Work with R&D teams and manufacturers to develop products based on our needs and standards.
- Research beauty products, ingredients, packaging and market trends.
- Review samples, provide feedback and follow products through to production.
2. Sourcing & Purchasing
- Source and purchase packaging, boxes, materials and other product-related items.
- Compare suppliers, pricing and MOQ, and negotiate for the best value.
- Manage supplier communication and follow up on orders, production and deliveries.
3. Quality Control
- Conduct hands-on QC for incoming products, packaging and materials.
- Identify quality issues and work with suppliers to resolve them.
- Coordinate the team when additional support is needed for QC.
4. Project Coordination
- Manage multiple products, SKUs, suppliers and deadlines at the same time.
- Keep track of production, delivery and stock timelines.
- Coordinate closely with manufacturers, suppliers and internal teams to ensure everything arrives on time and as planned.
Requirements
Who We’re Looking For
- You love beauty and cosmetics and naturally follow brands, products, ingredients and trends.
- Strong attention to detail — you notice when something isn't right.
- Highly organised and able to manage multiple moving pieces.
- Resourceful and comfortable solving problems independently.
- Comfortable communicating and negotiating with suppliers.
- Mandarin speaking is required for communication with Chinese-speaking suppliers.
- Experience in product development, sourcing, purchasing, QC or beauty is a plus.
- Love products and curious about how beauty products are made.
- Have a can-do spirit and look for solutions when things don't go as planned.
- Take ownership and follow things through until they are done.
Qualifications
- Diploma or Degree in Business, Marketing, Cosmetic Science, Science, Supply Chain, Procurement, Product Development or a related field.
- Experience in cosmetics, skincare, personal care or sourcing is a plus.
- Mandarin speaking is required.