Junior Supply Chain & Quality Coordinator – FMCG Location: Lymington, Hampshire Salary: Circa £32,000 DOE Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Working Pattern: Monday–Friday, Hybrid (working from home Fridays) Job Summary Join a fast-growing creative agency as a Junior Supply Chain & Quality Coordinator. Support FMCG product quality, compliance, and supplier coordination across global markets. This role is perfect for someone with 18 months–2 years’ experience in supply chain, quality assurance, or product coordination, looking to develop their career in operations and product compliance. About the Role As a Junior Supply Chain & Quality Coordinator, you’ll work with internal teams, factories, and inspection partners to ensure all products meet internal quality standards and regulatory requirements. You’ll manage specifications, review samples, track inspection outcomes, and support smooth, efficient operations. This is a hands-on role for someone analytical, methodical, and process-driven, who enjoys working in FMCG and wants to build expertise in supply chain, quality assurance, and compliance. Key Responsibilities * Maintain product specifications, inspection criteria, and quality standards * Review pre-production and production samples for quality and compliance * Support quality assurance processes and compliance documentation * Work with Far East factories and suppliers to resolve non-conformances * Track and report inspection results and quality trends * Collaborate with NPD, Operations, and Supply Chain teams on production readiness * Manage document control, version accuracy, and order documentation * Communicate updates across internal teams and external partners * Provide operational support to the Operations Director Skills & Experience Required * 18 months–2 years in supply chain, quality control, technical coordination, or product operations * FMCG, consumer goods, or product-based experience (beauty, homeware, lifestyle, packaging) highly desirable * Experience with Far East suppliers is an advantage * Strong administration, organisation, and communication skills * Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office; familiarity with inspection systems a plus * Confident reviewing samples, measurements, and inspection data * Highly analytical with excellent attention to detail Personal Attributes * Proactive, self-motivated, and hands-on * Methodical, structured, and process-focused * Positive “can-do” attitude and team player * Flexible and adaptable, able to balance analytical and practical tasks * Keen to develop technical and quality expertise Salary & Benefits * Circa £32,000 DOE * 22 days holiday plus bank holidays * Free on-site parking * Hybrid working – 1 day per week from home * Supportive and collaborative team culture Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to build a career in supply chain, quality assurance, operations, or product compliance. You’ll gain hands-on experience with global product ranges while developing technical, regulatory, and operational expertise in a company that values accuracy, teamwork, and continuous improvement