Junior Product Manager - FMCG

About Jamesly

Jamesly is an international product development company focusing on consumer goods and FMCG, specializing in trend-driven products. We identify new trends, create commercially viable product lines, source materials globally, oversee quality and compliance, and deliver packaged goods to prominent retailers and distributors worldwide. Operating in a dynamic, entrepreneurial setting, our work spans various product categories and global markets.

Role Summary

We seek a Junior Product Manager to oversee multiple product development initiatives across categories such as accessories, cosmetic bags, gifting, body care, pet, and household cleaning products. This role suits a mid-level professional comfortable handling several projects and critical deadlines concurrently. Though not an entry-level post, guidance from seasoned Senior Project Managers is provided. The environment is fast-moving with frequently shifting priorities and projects at varied development phases. The ideal candidate should be highly organized, business savvy, and capable of managing timelines, coordinating multiple stakeholders, and driving projects forward.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee assigned product lines from initial concept, sampling, approval through to production handover.
• Develop and sustain detailed critical path plans for multiple simultaneous projects.
• Advance projects by following up on tasks, solving issues, and meeting deadlines.
• Manage product specifications, materials, packaging, and cost targets to ensure cohesive and market-appropriate ranges.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, approvals, and product data.
• Handle target costing and margin expectations throughout development.
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to find commercially feasible product and packaging options.
• Monitor milestones, proactively communicating risks, delays, or budget impacts.
• Balance commercial, creative, quality, and operational needs when deciding project directions.
• Work jointly with creative teams to ensure designs are technically feasible and scalable.
• Partner with operations and senior managers for supplier selection and production readiness.
• Coordinate with quality and compliance partners to meet regulatory and customer standards.
• Provide sales and marketing teams with accurate product details, costings, samples, and launch schedules.
• Report to the Founder with clear project updates to align priorities and actions.
• Serve as the main product liaison with suppliers, managing sampling, feedback, revisions, and approvals.
• Set and enforce supplier expectations regarding timelines and deliverables.
• Ensure consistent and clear communication among all stakeholders including internal teams and external partners.

Key Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years’ experience in product development, new product development, or project coordination in beauty, skincare, FMCG or consumer products sectors.
• Proven capability managing multiple product development projects with critical path oversight.
• Experience collaborating with offshore manufacturers, especially in Asia and/or Europe.
• Strong knowledge of product costings, profit margins, lead times, and manufacturing constraints.
• Successful track record managing competing priorities in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Effective and confident communicator able to engage with creative, commercial, operational, and technical teams.
• Self-driven with ownership mentality; adept at assertive follow-ups and momentum maintenance.
• Proficient in Excel and project management or scheduling software.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience across multiple FMCG or consumer product lines.
• Familiarity with major retailers, distributors, or private label product development processes.
• Exposure to international market product development.
• Knowledge of packaging design, product compliance, and quality assurance frameworks.

Personal Characteristics

• Confident and capable in independently managing assigned projects.
• Highly organized, adept at juggling multiple priorities.
• Composed under pressure and focused on solution-finding amid changes.
• Proactive in spotting risks and resolving them proactively.
• Commercially insightful with sound judgment and strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, confident liaising with founders and senior stakeholders.
• Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable thriving in a fast-growing entrepreneurial setting.

Why Work with Jamesly?

• Engage with a broad portfolio of trend-forward consumer and FMCG products.
• Gain experience across diverse product categories, global suppliers, retailers, and markets.
• Exercise meaningful project ownership supported by experienced senior leadership.
• Work directly with the company Founder influencing commercial product decisions.
• Advance your career in a role with responsibility, variety, and substantial growth potential.