Junior Supply Chain & Product Executive

Description

Junior Supply Chain & Product Executive – FMCG

Location: Lymington, Hampshire (1 day WFH Friday)

Salary: Circa £30,000 DOE + excellent career development opportunities

Requirements: Must have a car

About the Role

We are looking for a Junior Supply Chain & Product Executive to support the delivery of high-quality FMCG products across our international supply chain.

This hands-on role is ideal for someone early in their career (1–3 years’ experience) in supply chain, product, operations, or quality, who wants exposure to:

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Supplier management (China / Far East)

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Product specifications and sampling

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Production timelines and order tracking

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Third-party inspections and quality control

You will work closely with the Quality Product Manager, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to ensure products meet specifications, quality standards, and delivery deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

Product Specifications & Documentation

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Create, update, and maintain FMCG product specifications and production documents

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Communicate accurate product information to suppliers (materials, packaging, branding, labelling)

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Maintain organised digital and physical files

Sampling & Product Support

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Manage pre-production, production, and final samples

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Track sample timelines and follow up with suppliers

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Review samples against specifications and highlight discrepancies

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Organise reference and approved samples

Supply Chain & Order Tracking

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Liaise with suppliers by email and video calls

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Track orders from sampling through production, inspection, and shipment

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Monitor critical dates and flag risks early

Quality Control & Inspections

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Coordinate third-party inspections (QIMA, SGS, Intertek)

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Prepare inspection packs with specifications, checklists, and reference samples

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Review inspection reports and escalate issues

Compliance & Risk Support

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Support compliance and labelling requirements for FMCG products

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Assist with hazardous goods packaging xjnqpsq where required

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Liaise with testing agencies to maintain compliance documentation

Skills & Experience

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A minimum of 6 months experience in supply chain, product, quality, or operations - FMCG

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Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

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Confident written and verbal communicator

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Good Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Office skills

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Able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

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Salary circa £30,000 DOE

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1 day WFH per week (Friday)

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Excellent career development opportunities

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Exposure to international suppliers and high-quality FMCG products

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