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](https://www.coca-colacompany.com/company/purpose-and-vision) to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.