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
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Source spare parts and negotiate pricing with suppliers to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality.
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Receive, inspect, and correctly store deliveries within the engineering stores.
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Set up and maintain material master data in SAP, including prices and reorder levels.
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Process goods movements and manage returns for repair or refurbishment.
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Perform monthly cycle counts and resolve any inventory discrepancies promptly.
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Maintain organized records of supplier quotes, purchase documentation, and monthly metrics.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams—maintenance, production, warehouse, and finance—to ensure smooth plant operations.
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Partner with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice or freight queries.
Requirements & Qualifications
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National Certificate or Diploma in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
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3+ years’ experience in inventory, engineering stores, or plant-based manufacturing operations; food or pharma experience is an advantage.
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Strong working knowledge of SAP (materials management and maintenance) and MS Office tools.
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Basic understanding of engineering parts and components to manage vendor and technical team interactions.
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Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
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Ability to work in a compliance-driven environment with audit and reporting requirements.
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Digital fluency and ability to use data to improve accuracy and efficiency.
What We’ll Do for You
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Training in inventory and SAP systems to enhance your digital skills.
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Opportunities to develop vendor management and process improvement expertise.
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Direct involvement in continuous improvement projects within a global supply chain.
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A collaborative, plant-based role where your work has a direct impact on operational continuity.
Functional Skills required for this role
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Inventory Control and Accuracy
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Supplier Coordination and Negotiation
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SAP Material Management
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Technical Understanding of Spare Parts
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Cycle Counting and Audit Compliance
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Problem Solving
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Process Improvement
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Digital and Systems Proficiency
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Cross-Functional Collaboration
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Data Reporting and Analysis
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.
