Engineering Stores Person in Coleford

Who We Are

Suntory is a fast moving, agile and entrepreneurial business that is home to some of the nations most loved brands. The Suntory Group is one of the largest soft drinks companies and among the world's leading consumer products companies. We offer a uniquely diverse portfolio of beverages enjoyed by millions across the globe

About your role

The purpose of this position is to oversee procurement activities and support continuous improvement of engineering stores to enhance maintenance planning and execution, improving site-wide performance aligned with KPIs.

What You'll Do

• Manage all requisitioning and purchasing requirements for the Engineering department ensuring best supplier selection based on price, quality, and service.
• Maintain accurate stock levels and stock accuracy in SAP, adhering to stock reduction plans.
• Support the Stores Manager in enforcing stores management procedures including cycle counting and 5S.
• Ensure compliance with purchasing processes related to MRP, PM activities, and indirect procurement.
• Support contractor management for stores service providers to deliver value for money and budget adherence.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of SAP PM and other systems to improve maintenance planning and control.
• Produce weekly stock expenditure reports highlighting asset management costs and repeat product failures.
• Promote and support continuous improvement initiatives such as 5S, GMP, and TPM pillars.
• Demonstrate safe working behaviors and conform to site safety standards and procedures.
• Identify personal skills gaps and contribute to training and development plans.

What’s in it for you

Suntory is a fast moving, agile and entrepreneurial business that is home to some of the nations most loved brands. The Suntory Group is one of the largest soft drinks companies and among the world's leading consumer products companies. We offer a uniquely diverse portfolio of beverages enjoyed by millions across the globe

What You need to be successful

Essential

• Demonstrable experience in FMCG or manufacturing stores environment
• Statutory compliance knowledge within manufacturing
• Highly numerate (GCSE Maths or equivalent)
• Good understanding of inventory management and procurement processes
• Experience with CMMS systems, preferably SAP PM or MM
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Outlook and Excel
• Good engineering or product knowledge in FMCG
• Strong oral and written communication skills (GCSE English or equivalent)
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
• Commitment to customer service and vendor relationship management

Desirable

• Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives such as 5S and TPM
• Knowledge of reliability-centered maintenance and modular maintenance concepts
• Previous exposure to refurbishment and indirect procurement processes

Our DEI Commitment

At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, or differing abilities, age, or any other protected characteristic. Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.