A global beverage company is seeking a Demand Planner based in Ballina, Ireland. This role focuses on utilizing demand analytics to enhance accuracy and drive consensus forecasts. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and over 5 years of experience in data analytics or supply chain planning. Strong communication skills in English are essential, while proficiency in Spanish is a benefit. The position offers opportunities for global collaboration and the need for occasional travel. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A global beverage company is seeking a QA Consultant in Ballina to ensure product quality and food safety compliance across operations. The successful candidate will have a background in Chemistry or Engineering and over 5 years of quality systems management experience. Responsibilities include implementing quality programs, ensuring food safety compliance, and collaborating on sustainability initiatives. This role plays a vital part in maintaining product integrity and safety standards while contributing to company goals. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Team: Sales (HORECA – Hotel, Restaurant and Cafes) Contract : Permanent Location : North Dublin, Kildare and Meath Imagine having a 24/7 portfolio to sell? From that morning coffee to an end of the day toast with friends, it’s not just about our products, it’s about opening up moments that refresh us all. Joining us as a Business Developer in our Sales teams, you’ll step out onto the market, build connections, understand the needs of customers and act fast to deliver results. Having real-time information at your fingertips through our digital tools, you're not just selling a portfolio of iconic brands, you're a trusted advisor creating lasting value alongside our customers. And all of this while learning within a true "University of Business". As a sales team we: Prefer field to office work and enjoy working daily with diverse people Are customer focused, we're committed to building and growing partnerships Are results-driven and identify opportunities to improve the business and ourselves Are resourceful and don’t hesitate to ask for help to solve challenges Are comfortable rolling up our sleeves to get things done Our new team member needs to : Ambition and drive to progress 2 years FMCG / HORECA / on-trade experience Have experience in a similar job or, if not, have a track record of achievements You can be successful in this role if: You can manage a designated territory – from nurturing existing customers to finding new ones to grow our business You collaborate closely with your colleagues and believe that “WE” is more than “I” You have strong interpersonal skills and enjoy building and maintaining strong relationships with commercial partners You strategically use all the resources at hand to achieve targets, considering environmental sustainability You embrace new digital tools and use them to gain the best outcome Your ability to analyse the market and consumer behaviour combined with your eye for spotting opportunities lead to crafting business reviews and proposals for strategic investments in customers’ outlets You negotiate contracts, ensure visibility and availability of the products from our portfolio, activate the trade marketing calendar and execute merchandising standards to prepare the outlets for consumers You are managing our assets on the market and in customer’s outlets You use sales tools to report and ensure the quality of stores How we will support you: You’ll have a buddy who will introduce you to the business, your daily routines and territory during your onboarding period We’ll provide clear guidelines for market execution and top sales tools, so you’ll be able to track your results, understand your progress and achieve targets You’ll continuously learn best-in‑class sales techniques through our Sales Academies You'll use pioneer digital solutions to support data collection, automate processes and access sales insights At Coca‑Cola HBC, we are an inclusive employer that thrives on diversity. This means our environment provides equal opportunities for all, regardless of race, colour, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Join us in nurturing a culture where everyone belongs and contributes to our collective success. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Location : Ireland (Midlands - Kildare, Laois, Kilkenny, Carlow, Cavan) Imagine having a 24/7 portfolio to sell? From that morning coffee to an end of the day toast with friends, it’s not just about our products, it’s about opening up moments that refresh us all. Joining us as a Business Developer in our Sales teams, you’ll step out onto the market, build connections, understand the needs of customers and act fast to deliver results. Having real-time information at your fingertips through our digital tools, you're not just selling a portfolio of iconic brands, you're a trusted advisor creating lasting value alongside our customers. And all of this while learning within a true "University of Business". As a sales team we: Prefer field to office work and enjoy working daily with diverse people Are customer focused, we're committed to building and growing partnerships Are results-driven and identify opportunities to improve the business and ourselves Are resourceful and don’t hesitate to ask for help to solve challenges Are comfortable rolling up our sleeves to get things done Our new team member needs to: Ambition and drive to progress Have experience in a similar job or, if not, have a track record of achievements Hold a valid, clean driver’s license You can be successful in this role if: You are able to manage a designated territory – from nurturing existing customers to finding new ones to grow our business You collaborate closely with your colleagues and believe that “WE” is more than “I” You have strong interpersonal skills and enjoy building and maintaining strong relationships with commercial partners You strategically use all the resources at hand to achieve targets, considering environmental sustainability You embrace new digital tools and use them to gain the best outcome Your ability to analyse the market and consumer behaviour combined with your eye for spotting opportunities lead to crafting business reviews and proposals for strategic investments in customers’ outlets You negotiate contracts, ensure visibility and availability of the products from our portfolio, activate the trade marketing calendar and execute merchandising standards to prepare the outlets for consumers You are managing our assets on the market and in customer’s outlets You use sales tools to report and ensure the quality of stores How we will support you: You’ll have a buddy who will introduce you to the business, your daily routines and territory during your onboarding period We’ll provide clear guidelines for market execution and top sales tools so you’ll be able to track your results, understand your progress and achieve targets You’ll continuously learn best‑in‑class sales techniques through our Sales Academies You'll use pioneer digital solutions to support data collection, automate processes and access sales insights At Coca-Cola HBC, we are an inclusive employer that thrives on diversity. This means our environment provides equal opportunities for all, regardless of race, colour, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Join us in nurturing a culture where everyone belongs and contributes to our collective success. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading beverage company is seeking a Business Developer to manage a designated territory in Dublin. Responsibilities include nurturing existing clients and acquiring new ones, using sales tools for reporting, and collaborating on sales strategies. Candidates should have 2 years of experience in FMCG or HORECA. The role also emphasizes strong interpersonal skills and strategic market analysis to drive business growth. An inclusive environment that values diversity and offers opportunities for all is a key aspect of this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Team: Sales (Convenience) Contract : Permanent Location : Ireland (Midlands - Kildare, Laois, Kilkenny, Carlow, Cavan) Imagine having a 24/7 portfolio to sell? From that morning coffee to an end of the day toast with friends, it’s not just about our products, it’s about opening up moments that refresh us all. Joining us as a Business Developer in our Sales teams, you’ll step out onto the market, build connections, understand the needs of customers and act fast to deliver results. Having real-time information at your fingertips through our digital tools, you're not just selling a portfolio of iconic brands, you're a trusted advisor creating lasting value alongside our customers. And all of this while learning within a true "University of Business". As a sales team we: Prefer field to office work and enjoy working daily with diverse people Are customer focused, we're committed to building and growing partnerships Are results-driven and identify opportunities to improve the business and ourselves Are resourceful and don’t hesitate to ask for help to solve challenges Are comfortable rolling up our sleeves to get things done Our new team member needs to : Ambition and drive to progress Have experience in a similar job or, if not, have a track record of achievements Hold a valid, clean driver’s license You can be successful in this role if: You are able to manage a designated territory – from nurturing existing customers to finding new ones to grow our business You collaborate closely with your colleagues and believe that “WE” is more than “I” You have strong interpersonal skills and enjoy building and maintaining strong relationships with commercial partners You strategically use all the resources at hand to achieve targets, considering environmental sustainability You embrace new digital tools and use them to gain the best outcome Your ability to analyse the market and consumer behaviour combined with your eye for spotting opportunities lead to crafting business reviews and proposals for strategic investments in customers’ outlets You negotiate contracts, ensure visibility and availability of the products from our portfolio, activate the trade marketing calendar and execute merchandising standards to prepare the outlets for consumers You are managing our assets on the market and in customer’s outlets You use sales tools to report and ensure the quality of stores How we will support you: You’ll have a buddy who will introduce you to the business, your daily routines and territory during your onboarding period We’ll provide clear guidelines for market execution and top sales tools so you’ll be able to track your results, understand your progress and achieve targets You’ll continuously learn best‑in‑class sales techniques through our Sales Academies You'll use pioneer digital solutions to support data collection, automate processes and access sales insights At Coca-Cola HBC, we are an inclusive employer that thrives on diversity. This means our environment provides equal opportunities for all, regardless of race, colour, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Join us in nurturing a culture where everyone belongs and contributes to our collective success. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The QA Consultant position is a key connection to strategically leverage the company sustainability initiatives in the context of customer opportunities. In this role you will be responsible for maintaining the integrity and effectiveness of the Quality and Food Safety Systems by assuring compliance, including implementation, monitoring, trend analysis, and reporting requirements through the application of appropriate regulatory, processing, and technical principles. This role will need to work with teams to develop and execute a comprehensive strategy that includes activations and communications that increase or retain sales and promote our sustainability goals. We’re looking for a seasoned individual with prior experience in a science related role to join our team. What You’ll Do for Us Drives implementation of The Coca-Cola Quality System (KORE) and ensures products, packages, ingredients, services, fountain operations and production facilities comply with the requirements of KORE and local regulations, through directing the development and implementation of effective quality programs throughout the geography. Monitors the effectiveness of Quality and Food Safety programs to ensure 100% compliance with quality principles, policies, and standards of the Company in all bottling plants through end-to-end Quality/Food Safety Assessments and ensure that corrective action/continuous improvement plans are developed. Develops and implements business plans to execute company’s and Business Unit’s Quality & Food Safety strategy including compliance tracking, approval of the suppliers & consultants, review/approval of the designs with in the plant, follow-up new technologies/trends, and investigate/share the best practices and their applications onsite; offers solutions to technical problems and provides guidance on Quality & Food Safety matters. Provides technical expertise to bottling partners, co-packers and other stakeholders for establishment of new plants, processes and line investments and conducts technical validation programs together with plants in order to qualify and authorize new or modified process systems and/or equipment. Manages product and package quality performance in the market and improve quality and supports implementation of periodical market surveys done by bottler; conducts trade planning & management (TPM) studies annually with bottler and ensure corrective actions are completed. Provides guidelines to beverage plants on various sampling requirements of The Coca-Cola Company and facilitates the plants by creating liaison between them and company/3rd party laboratories. Develops new processes and quality system applications, identifies technical investment needs and monitors the effectiveness of developments in order to provide new category products manufacturing capability in bottling plants. Provides technical guidance to Business Unit Marketing, Commercialization, R&D teams and Bottler Operations for new product/package launches and system/line start-ups and coordinates Bottler Team for trouble shooting of product formula related and process related problems. Creates master mixing instructions and all required data for bottling plants to produce the new products in accordance with product formula and company requirements. Conducts regular technical plant visits to support and monitor quality and manufacturing processes and provides an integrated technical support, expertise and guidance during the implementation. Trains front line leaders for KORE requirements, laboratory analyses, manufacturing processes and quality system. Builds a process for sustainability engagement with customer account teams in Retail and Food Service & On-Premise (FSOP) to identify and evaluate potential customer partnership opportunities specifically focused on increasing sales. Assists in the development of a coherent customer sustainability strategy through collaboration and technical advocacy with key internal and external stakeholders. Manages and/or conducts audits of fountain customers to evaluate conformance to the standards and specifications for beverage quality and food safety. Qualification & Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Biology or related field is required 5+ years of work experience with progression of quality systems management in a manufacturing environment preferably in the consumer good industry. Demonstrated successful experience and abilities in the areas of: Sustainability, scientific and regulatory affairs, Quality Management Systems and applications (ISO 9001, Lean, Six Sigma, GFSI, etc.), food regulatory and microbiology. An understanding of the broader sustainability topics including areas of water, energy & climate, sustainable agriculture, packaging and recovery. Must have capability to review, analyze, summarize, and interpret quality systems data, draw conclusions, interpret quality systems data, draw conclusions, make appropriate decisions and recommendations, write reports and give oral presentations. Advanced analytical, problem solving, facilitation and communication skills Demonstrated skill to persuade/influence both internally and externally to the function and organization. System economics, value chain and supply chain finance Technical knowledge and experience in bottling operations, beverage production technology and supplier processes.Management system knowledge and auditing process knowledge Ability to understand risks and create mitigation plans. Knowledge of packaging, product, and ingredient Experience with Program Measurement and Measurement Verification are ideal Experience with customer teams and audits is preferred What We Can Do For You Purpose Driven: Purpose driven approach that empowers our people to protect the environment and communities we serve while delivering safe & quality products. Global Connections: Allows you to develop, enhance and maintain global connections that allow us to move faster and learn from others. Community of Belonging: We’re an organization that believes our ability to continually grow and build the right atmosphere where people feel safe and empowered allows you bring your best self to work. Communication, Continual Improvement Process, Environmental Regulatory Compliance, Environmental Science, Food Safety and Sanitation, Green Solutions, ISO 9001, Lean Manufacturing, Measurement Verification (Inactive), Packaging Engineering, Program Measurement (Inactive), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Six Sigma, Sustainability, Waterfall Model Location(s): City/Cities: Ballina Travel Required: 00% - 25% Relocation Provided: No Job Posting End Date: April 16, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading beverage company is seeking a motivated Business Developer to manage customer relationships and drive sales in Ireland. In this role, you'll nurture existing partnerships and find new opportunities while leveraging innovative digital tools for insights and efficiency. Strong interpersonal skills, ambition, and the ability to analyze market behavior are essential for success. An inclusive employer, they value diversity and are committed to creating a collaborative environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading beverage company is seeking a Business Developer to manage designated territories and build relationships with customers. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, a track record of sales success, and the ability to analyze market opportunities. Responsibilities include nurturing existing customers, acquiring new clients, and effectively negotiating contracts. Join a diverse and inclusive environment where you can thrive and grow professionally. #J-18808-Ljbffr
DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS CPS (Commercial Products Supply) is a key part of the Advantaged Supply Chain of the Technical Function of The Coca-Cola Company. CPS manufactures concentrates and beverage bases for sale to bottling partners all over the world. CPS also manages complex additional materials supply chains (e.g. juice, coffee, tea, milk, etc.) on behalf of bottling partners. The purpose of CPS demand planning is to enable supply chain stakeholders to make planning decisions thanks to clear understanding of the demand – ensuring demand information is accurate, visible real time, understood & aligned across the system. This role is utilizing in-depth demand analytics and tools expertise to continuously improve the quality and accuracy of collaborative demand plans, while ensuring an integrated and robust demand planning process is in place. This role reports to the CPS Supply Chain Services Global Demand Planning Director. What you will do for us Use E2E data in demand analytics such as bottler & Operating Unit (OU) forecast, market forecast…to drive system consensus on concentrate demand : Develop OU demand plans for presentation and review with partners, SC & plants as part of CPS ongoing business activities. Define the segmented planning tactic, in conjunction with partners & CRM. Develop demand scenarios and issue recommendations for volumes adjustments & stock holding to OU, bottlers, SC SS and Plant LT’s. Ensure system data consistency to build trust for material teams, finance & procurement: Ensure system data accuracy through the validation of weekly / monthly demand plans, the creation of frozen versions, demand transfers to planning, and DP master data maintenance. In particular, ensure key business changes (PLM, business models, SPS…) are reflected on time in the system. Train CS team members in uploading, reviewing & fixing bottler demand in DP system. Support adherence to standard demand processes. Accelerate data visibility across SC teams & external partners, leveraging advanced reporting solutions and streamlining com’ channels: In particular, provide detailed forecast views to assist CS to analyze demand efficiently & aid in the interrogation of the demand, with the aim of establishing a consensus forecast. Support plants demand reporting requirements, ad hoc analytics & key projects. Present demand highlights & assumptions in an impactful way for SC stakeholders: Provide detailed analysis of these plans, through an understanding of demand drivers, assumptions, risks and opportunities. Support routines with Supply chain and plant teams in terms of managing and delivering the detailed demand & materials requirements – ensuring the business is correctly planning for immediate and long‑term demand. Facilitate consensus handshake on demand plans over the short, medium & long term – leveraging next gen S&OP process: Participate in demand discussions with partners such as Next gen S&OP, IPM calls… to establish a consensus forecast. Build through CS the appropriate level of collaboration and engagement with OU & bottlers to identify and implement the initiatives required to deliver targeted improvements in Forecast accuracy & bias. Continuously reassess process improvement & automation opportunities to drive efficiencies: Work in tight collaboration with other demand analysts within to drive process improvement across the region and periodically manage key tasks for other demand planners as required by the team backup plans. Drive the evolution of local process & information flows towards standard RACI, process flows, routines, reports & metrics… Report demand KPIs highlights and establish root cause analysis and improvement actions in the demand field which positively impact the downstream processes and CPS global KPIs. Related Work Experience / Education / Skills Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Data Intelligence, Business, Finance or Supply Chain Management. 5+ years’ experience in Data analytics, Planning / materials management or Budget areas. Operate remotely in several countries. Fluent written and spoken English and strong communication skills required. Fluent written and spoken Spanish is an advantage. Ability to operate in multi-cultural environment & influence upwards. Analytical reasoning Logical thinking Work with digital tools – ERP, Business Intelligence & Reporting (Power BI…), Data transformation (eg Power Automate) Business analytics – if possible, in a supply chain environment Data architecture Sales & Operations planning Creativity Problem‑solving, critical thinking Emotional intelligence, self‑awareness One team spirit – deliver work requiring contribution from multiple stakeholders and geographies Adaptability & resiliency 5% global travel. Location(s) Ireland City/Cities Ballina Travel Required 00% - 25% Relocation Provided No Job Posting End Date April 16, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
