About this role
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
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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.