Junior Supply Chain & Product Executive

Description

Junior Supply Chain & Product Executive FMCG

Location: Lymington, Hampshire (1 day WFH Friday)

Salary: Circa GBP30,000 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:

Supplier management (China / Far East)

Product specifications and sampling

Production timelines and order tracking

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

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

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

Maintain organised digital and physical files

Sampling & Product Support

Manage pre–production, production, and final samples

Track sample timelines and follow up with suppliers

Review samples against specifications and highlight discrepancies

Organise reference and approved samples

Supply Chain & Order Tracking

Liaise with suppliers by email and video calls

Track orders from sampling through production, inspection, and shipment

Monitor critical dates and flag risks early

Quality Control & Inspections

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

Prepare inspection packs with specifications, checklists, and reference samples

Review inspection reports and escalate issues

Compliance & Risk Support

Support compliance and labelling requirements for FMCG products

Assist with hazardous goods packaging where required

Liaise with testing agencies to maintain compliance documentation

Skills & Experience

Essential

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

Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

Confident written and verbal communicator

Good Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Office skills

Able to manage multiple tasks in a fast–paced environment

Benefits

Salary circa GBP30,000 DOE

1 day WFH per week (Friday)

Excellent career development opportunities

Exposure to international suppliers and high–quality FMCG products

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