Location: Lymington, Hampshire (1 day WFH Friday)

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

Requirements: Must have a car

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 is a hands-on role 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, sampling, and production timelines
• Third-party inspections and quality control
• Cross-functional supply chain operations

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

Product Specifications & Documentation

• Support creation and updating of FMCG product specifications and production documents
• Ensure accurate communication with suppliers on materials, packaging, branding, and labelling
• Maintain organised digital and physical product 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 via email and video calls
• Track multiple orders through sampling, 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 images
• Review inspection reports and escalate issues

Compliance & Risk Support

• Support FMCG compliance and labelling requirements
• Assist with packaging of hazardous items if required
• Liaise with testing agencies for compliance documentation

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Collate internal quality and inspection reports
• Support process improvement projects
• Contribute ideas to reduce recurring quality issues

Essential

• A minimum of 1 years’ experience in supply chain, quality control, product or operations - FMCG
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confident written and verbal communicator
• Proficient in Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Office
• Able to prioritise in a fast-paced environment

Desirable

• Experience with international suppliers (China / Far East)
• Familiarity with QC inspections and AQL standards
• ERP or order management systems experience

• Junior Supply Chain Executive
• Product / Supply Chain Assistant
• Quality or Operations Coordinator
• Early-career FMCG professionals looking to gain international supply chain experience

• Salary circa £30,000 DOE
• 1 day WFH per week (Friday)
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Exposure to international suppliers and FMCG products