Engineering Stores Specialist

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.