Upstream Professional, Stock Specialist - Wakefield

Coca-cola European Partners; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global beverage company is seeking an Upstream Professional in Wakefield to manage stock intake and ensure accuracy in stock levels. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a collaborative working environment focused on quality and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and be able to prioritize tasks effectively.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Attractive benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills and ability to make critical decisions.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks using initiative.

Responsibilities

• Operate within the upstream function managing ingredient intake.
• Collaborate with QESH on quality and safety standards.
• Improve operational excellence through effective routines.
• Physically unload deliveries and manage stock.
• Conduct accurate stock checks and investigate anomalies.
• Train staff in SOPs and systems.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication

Prioritization

SAP knowledge

Forklift truck operation

Job description

Overview

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is recruiting an Upstream Professional – stock specialist. This full-time role comes with a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Production Manager, you will operate within the wider upstream function, across the raw material and process functions managing the intake of ingredients for our Monster products as well as managing the accuracy of the stock across both areas.
• Collaborating with QESH to deliver and improve the site’s Quality, Environment, Health and Safety standards
• Improve and embed operational excellence through effective site routines, with a significant focus on data-driven decisions
• Physically unload a delivery and take in and put away stock
• Carry out an accurate stock check and investigate any anomalies
• Put in place robust systems to ensure the accuracy of our stock
• Be confident to carry out staff training of SOPs and systems

Requirements

• To apply for this Upstream Professional role, you will need proven leadership skills and the ability to make critical decisions within a busy environment.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• The ability to prioritise multiple tasks using initiative
• Knowledge and understanding of SAP is advantageous
• The ability to drive a forklift truck or the ability to be trained

If you're looking to make a positive impact and create change, possessing an inclusive and committed approach, you'll be rewarded with a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package. At Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) we make, sell and distribute the world's most loved drinks brands to more than 600 million people. We want a workforce as diverse as our products – with a culture that fosters belonging and inclusivity.

Please apply with Coca Cola Europacific Partners today if this full-time Professional job in Wakefield motivates and inspires you. We'd love to help you get your next role.

The closing date for applications is 29/09/25. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure you are considered for this role, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.