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WHOLESALE DESPATCH TEAM LEAD (PART TIME)

About The Role

As the Wholesale Despatch Team Leader, you would be responsible for effective and efficient pick, pack and despatch of wholesale deliveries. You will lead and supervise the team of casuals who will support with this process, providing clear direction, feedback, and support, rotating tasks during shifts. You will ensure any freight outbound from the DC is booked and collected. When required, you will also be assisting the inventory team, with goods in and stock cycle counts. When required, you will be versatile and lend support across the broader DC team, including (but not limited to) support with online pick, pack & despatch and driving the ELK van.

  • Retail and people management experience essential

  • Women's fashion & styling exposure highly regarded

  • Part Time, Mon – Thu (opportunity to flex up)

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

  • Accurate and timely pick, pack, and dispatch of wholesale goods (domestic, international, bulk/daily wholesale drops and orders)

  • Physical set up, maintenance and replenishment of temporary pick faces for wholesale bulk drops

  • Daily pick, pack, and dispatch of orders placed by ELK buyers (i.e. for media and donation purposes)

  • Arranging wholesale special deliveries and collection

  • Monitoring and communication of NSAs requiring stock adjustments to the DC inventory team

  • Communicating with local freight providers regarding ELK’s pick-up requirements

  • Liaising with local freight providers and wholesale sales team in regards to issues and actioning resolution

  • Identifying and communicating issues with local delivery despatch i.e. damage, incorrect labelling and quality control

  • Performing van deliveries to ELK retail stores when required

  • Assisting the inventory team with regular cycle counts, stock location audits and the receipt and put away of physical bulk goods

  • Working closely with team leaders within other departments to ensure safe and efficient pick runs

  • Assisting with processing of returns from wholesale retail store online customers

  • Leading and supervising a team of casuals by ensuring daily, weekly, and monthly tasks are delegated and prioritised

  • Overseeing task rotation to ensure team members are not at risk of repetitive strain

  • Hosting regular toolbox meetings, and implement training and follow up as required

  • Leading by example always

What You Will Come Equipped With

  • Microsoft 365 Office (predominantly beginners excel capability)

  • Experience utilising Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

  • Experience effectively & productively utilising software including despatch software (eg ShipStation)

  • Familiarity with Shopify (bonus)

  • Experience working within Safety systems & frameworks (including Safety Culture)

  • Forklift License (essential)

  • Driver’s License (preferred, not essential)

  • First Aid Certificate (highly regarded)

  • Experience leading a team

What We'll Love About You

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills

  • Team player with a ‘can do’ attitude

  • Solution based mindset

  • Superior attention to detail

  • Meticulous organisation skills

  • Commitment to continuous improvement

In Return We Offer

  • Values based business genuinely focused on ethical, sustainable, circular fashion

  • A highly collaborative, nurturing work environment

  • Market leading product discounts for you, your family & friends

  • Opportunities to grow your career with ELK

  • 2 days paid Volunteer Leave every year

  • Your birthday off every year

  • Opportunities to increase your earnings through our generous profit sharing bonus scheme

How To Apply

If you meet the above criteria and are looking for a Part Time opportunity with a values based local business, apply here or reach out to us directly at jobs@elkthelabel.com.

CASUAL RETAIL OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

  • Immediate start

  • Multiple opportunities available including: Albert Park, Brighton, Carlton, City, Preston & South Yarra

  • Availability to work Friday, Saturday and Sunday essential

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

  • Delivering exceptional service

  • Outfitting, upselling and on-selling our beautiful, timeless product range

  • regularly discussing features, benefits and sustainability

  • Effectively processing transactions (from purchases, through to gift vouchers and returns)

  • Maintaining a pristine in store environment including cleaning, organising, restocking, pricing and visual merchandising

  • Living and breathing ELK as a true brand ambassador

What We'll Love About You

  • Experience working in a retail store environment (Women’s Apparel highly regarded)

  • Flair for fashion and accessory styling

  • Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service

  • Natural affinity with making genuine connections

  • Ability to thrive in a team environment

  • Authentic connection and appreciation for ethical and sustainable fashion

In Return We Offer

  • Opportunities to grow your career with ELK

  • Values based business genuinely focused on ethical, sustainable, circular fashion

  • A highly collaborative, nurturing work environment

  • Generous uniform allowance to show off our product while working

  • Market leading product discounts for you, your family & friends

How To Apply

If this sounds like you, please apply here with a copy of your CV, confirmation of your availability AND store preference OR reach out to us directly at jobs@elkthelabel.com.

 

COMPANY MISSION

To responsibly create product with enduring value through a thoughtful, intelligent design philosophy and crafted with an artisanal aesthetic. To lead a conscious business supporting traditional trades and a circular economy that operates ethically and transparently, in safe, fair and inclusive workplaces. To minimise our environmental footprint and create a positive impact on our local and global communities.

CORE VALUES

  • Authenticity

  • Transparency

  • Innovation

  • Consideration

  • Community

  • Creativity

ELK, a pioneer of independent Australian design was founded by husband and wife duo Marnie Goding and Adam Koniaras in 2004 in Melbourne, Australia. Founded on a belief in creativity, innovative design and an authentic approach where people are at the heart of every decision.

ELK creates bi-annual collections that are informed by a design ethos where simplicity meets innovation. Seasonal collections typically lean towards natural hues and maximise the use of fine quality raw materials sourced from all over the world.

Beyond their commitment to great design, ELK has a strong ethical foundation. As a family owned and operated business, there is a great respect for all persons that work within and for the business. ELK has garnered a loyal customer base and a global reach that sees ELK collections sold in over 1200 independent retailers across 20 different countries.

ELK has cultivated a work environment in which our employees are constantly challenged to do their best. Through a creative approach, ELK has created a strong brand identity, and we nurture this quality in others by employing people who share our keen interest in design, our love of nature and simplicity and our commitment to an ethical and sustainable business. Just as each piece in our range is carefully created; we seek out individuals who can bring their own life experience and inspired ideas to our company.

In return, ELK provides employees with a unique work culture. Our culture is open and friendly, which promotes a happy work place. Staff retention is high and many team members have been with the company for long periods of time. Operating in this transparent fashion ensures everyone can be instrumental in helping steer the business towards future opportunities and growth. We live, create and work in a world surrounded by like-minded people, by peers that inspire us and aim to create a positive impact on all those that work with and for us.

We encourage our employees to integrate ELK products into their lives outside of work through offering product discounts, allowing ELK staff to act as brand ambassadors.

We encourage all employees to participate in our Health and Wellbeing Initiative which provides weekly organic local fruit and vegetables, social activities, community and charitable initiatives and health and wellbeing activities. 

All employees are kept up to date with our ethical and sustainability drive and are informed about ELK products – from the design process, through the materials used-to craftsmanship and traditional skills utilised in making them– and are confident communicating about ELK to others.

ELK supports employees' involvement in activities outside of work, whether it be to study, artistic pursuits or volunteer work.