Junior Supply Chain & Quality Co-ordinator

Dovetail Recruitment Ltd; Pennington; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative agency in the UK is seeking a Junior Supply Chain & Quality Coordinator. The role involves ensuring product quality and compliance in the FMCG sector, collaborating with teams and suppliers. Ideal candidates should have 1-2 years of relevant experience, with strong analytical and organizational skills. The position offers a salary of around £32,000, with hybrid working options and a collaborative team culture.

Benefits

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Supportive and collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• 18 months to 2+ years in supply chain or quality assurance.
• Experience in FMCG, consumer goods, or product-based fields desirable.
• Experience with Far East suppliers is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain product specifications and quality standards.
• Review pre-production and production samples for quality.
• Track inspection results and report quality trends.
• Work with Far East factories to resolve issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Job description

Junior Supply Chain & Quality Coordinator FMCG

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 to 2+ years experience in supply chain, quality assurance, or product coordination, looking to develop their career operations and product compliance.

About the Role

As a Junior Supply Chain & Quality Coordinator, you will work with internal teams, factories, and inspection partners to ensure all products meet internal quality standards and regulatory requirements. You will 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 to 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 GBP32,000 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 will 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.