Engineering Stores Specialist

Role Overview

As an Engineering Stores Specialist at Coca-Cola's Ballina site, you will be integral in ensuring the consistent availability and accurate management of essential spare parts and materials crucial for seamless operations. This hands-on position is located at the plant, merging inventory management expertise, technical coordination, and collaborative efforts with maintenance, production, and finance teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Procure spare parts effectively while negotiating with suppliers to ensure best prices and quality.
• Inspect incoming deliveries and store materials accurately within the engineering stores.
• Maintain and update material master information in SAP, including pricing and restock levels.
• Handle goods movements and coordinate returns for repair or refurbishment purposes.
• Conduct monthly cycle counts to identify and rectify inventory variances swiftly.
• Keep detailed records related to supplier quotations, purchase documentation, and monthly performance metrics.
• Engage with cross-functional teams such as maintenance, production, warehouse, and finance to support smooth plant operations.
• Work closely with Accounts Payable to address and resolve invoice or freight-related issues.

Qualifications and Experience

• Possession of a National Certificate or Diploma in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related fields, or equivalent practical experience.
• A minimum of three years' experience in inventory control, engineering stores, or plant-based manufacturing environments; experience in food or pharmaceutical sectors is advantageous.
• Competence with SAP systems, particularly materials management and maintenance modules, alongside proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Basic technical knowledge of engineering parts and components to effectively communicate with vendors and technical personnel.
• Strong organizational capabilities, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in compliance-driven settings with audit and reporting responsibilities.
• Digital literacy with the ability to leverage data to enhance process accuracy and efficiency.

Development and Benefits

• Training provided to improve inventory management and SAP skills.
• Opportunities for growth in vendor management and process enhancement.
• Active participation in continuous improvement initiatives within a global supply chain context.
• A collaborative workplace environment where your role directly supports operational continuity.

Additional Details

• Location: Ballina, County Mayo, Ireland.
• Travel: Between 0% and 25% of the time.
• No relocation support provided.
• Job posting remains open until August 20, 2026.

Company Culture

The company fosters an inclusive and growth-oriented environment, emphasizing curiosity, empowerment, inclusivity, and agility. This culture has supported sustained success for over 130 years, focusing equally on how work is done as on outcomes.