Product Administrator

Overview

Product Administrator Job in Lymington | FMCG Product Administrator

Salary: £27,000 – £30,000 per annum
Location: Lymington, Hampshire
Working Pattern: Monday – Friday | Office Based

Dovetail Recruitment are recruiting for a Product Administrator to join a growing FMCG business based in Lymington, Hampshire. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with administration experience in product, supply chain, quality, or sales support who is looking to develop a career within the FMCG and product development sector.

As a Product Administrator, you will support the Quality Product Manager in ensuring products are delivered to the required quality standards. The role involves coordinating product specifications, sampling processes, supplier communication, and quality inspections.

This position offers valuable exposure to the product lifecycle within FMCG, including health and beauty products.

Product Administrator Responsibilities:

Product Specifications and Documentation

• Support the creation and maintenance of product specifications and product documentation

• Ensure product details are clearly communicated to suppliers and manufacturers

• Assist with maintaining FMCG compliance and product labelling requirements

• Organise product documentation and maintain accurate records

Product Sampling and Development

• Coordinate the product sampling process from pre-production to final approval

• Track sample timelines and liaise with suppliers to ensure samples arrive on time

• Support sample reviews and highlight discrepancies against specifications

• Maintain organised reference samples for internal use

Product Quality and Inspections

• Support the coordination of third-party product inspections

• Prepare inspection packs and documentation

• Assist with compiling internal quality reports, inspection outcomes, and defect trends

Supplier Communication and Order Tracking

• Communicate with suppliers and factories via email and video calls

• Track orders through key stages including sampling, production, inspection, and shipping

• Help identify potential risks and delays in the product supply chain

Product Administrator Skills and Experience Required: 

• Previous experience in an administrative role within product, supply chain, quality, or sales support

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

• Experience working with product specifications or product documentation is advantageous

• Confident communicating with suppliers and internal teams

• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Outlook

• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn

Who This Product Administrator Role Would Suit

This role would suit someone who enjoys working with product information, documentation, and processes. It is ideal for candidates with experience in product administration, supply chain administration, quality administration, or FMCG product support who are looking to develop their career further within the product and FMCG industry.

Apply for this Product Administrator Job in Lymington

If you are interested in this Product Administrator job in Lymington, please apply today or contact Laura at Dovetail Recruitment for more information about this opportunity.

Dovetail Recruitment specialise in recruiting for product, supply chain, administration, and FMCG roles across Hampshire and Dorset.

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