Engineering Stores Specialist

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.