Engineering Stores Specialist - coke

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