Job Description Summary:
As an Engineering Stores Specialist based on-site at Coca‑Cola Ballina, you will play a key role in maintaining the availability and accuracy of critical spare parts and materials that keep our Operations operating at their best. This is a hands-on, plant-based role that combines inventory management, technical coordination, and close collaboration with maintenance, production, and finance teams. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and bring experience in engineering stores or inventory control, this is a great opportunity to join a trusted global brand and support world-class operations.
What You’ll Do for Us
- Source spare parts and negotiate pricing with suppliers to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality.
- Receive, inspect, and correctly store deliveries within the engineering stores.
- Set up and maintain material master data in SAP, including prices and reorder levels.
- Process goods movements and manage returns for repair or refurbishment.
- Perform monthly cycle counts and resolve any inventory discrepancies promptly.
- Maintain organized records of supplier quotes, purchase documentation, and monthly metrics.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams—maintenance, production, warehouse, and finance—to ensure smooth plant operations.
- Partner with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice or freight queries.
Requirements & Qualifications
- National Certificate or Diploma in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3+ years’ experience in inventory, engineering stores, or plant-based manufacturing operations; food or pharma experience is an advantage.
- Strong working knowledge of SAP (materials management and maintenance) and MS Office tools.
- Basic understanding of engineering parts and components to manage vendor and technical team interactions.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a compliance-driven environment with audit and reporting requirements.
- Digital fluency and ability to use data to improve accuracy and efficiency.
What We’ll Do for You
- Training in inventory and SAP systems to enhance your digital skills.
- Opportunities to develop vendor management and process improvement expertise.
- Direct involvement in continuous improvement projects within a global supply chain.
- A collaborative, plant-based role where your work has a direct impact on operational continuity.
Functional Skills required for this role
- Inventory Control and Accuracy
- Supplier Coordination and Negotiation
- SAP Material Management
- Technical Understanding of Spare Parts
- Cycle Counting and Audit Compliance
- Problem Solving
- Process Improvement
- Digital and Systems Proficiency
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Data Reporting and Analysis
Skills:
Location(s):
Ireland
City/Cities:
Ballina
Travel Required:
00% - 25%
Relocation Provided:
No
Job Posting End Date:
August 20, 2026
Our Purpose and Growth Culture:
We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.