CAREERS AT ELK

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INVENTORY COORDINATOR - PART TIME, MAXIMUM TERM 12 MONTH PARENTAL LEAVE CONTRACT

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Play a key role in optimising operations in our purpose-led, B Corp certified fashion business
  • Lead and influence DC performance across Wholesale, Retail & eCommerce
    Join a collaborative, down-to-earth team that genuinely values balance and sustainability
  • Part-Time, Monday - Friday on site in Reservoir, Melbourne (6am starts essential)
  • 12 Month Parental Leave Contract Opportunity

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re looking for a proactive, detail-obsessed Inventory Coordinator to take ownership of stock accuracy and flow across our Distribution Centre. As a member of our DC team, you’ll oversee inventory integrity, storage optimisation and replenishment — ensuring our products move quickly, efficiently and accurately between all touch points.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Maintaining highly accurate inventory, stock locations and cycle counts
  • Optimising storage, replenishment and pick efficiency
  • Coordinating inbound stock, container unloads and returns processing
    Partnering with Planning, Production and DC teams to resolve stock and supplier issues

This is a part-time, Monday - Friday, on site role based in our Reservoir Distribution Centre – 6am starts are non-negotiable (we are open to considering full-time for the right candidate).

WHAT WE'LL LOVE ABOUT YOU

You thrive on organisation, data accuracy and making things run better every day. You bring a hands-on mindset and enjoy leading by example in a fast-moving environment.

  • Experience working with warehouse systems (WMS) and strong systems capability
  • Confidence utilising data (Excel essential) to drive accuracy, decisions and improvements
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to stock integrity
  • Solutions-focused mindset with ability to prioritise and adapt
  • Commitment to safety, teamwork and continuous improvement


IN RETURN, WE OFFER

  • Salary and benefits aligned to your experience
  • Supportive, collaborative and people-first culture
  • Generous product discounts and team benefits
  • Genuine commitment to work-life balance

ABOUT ELK

ELK is an independent Melbourne-based fashion brand driven by creativity, innovation and responsibility. As a certified B Corp and 1% for the Planet member, we are committed to positive environmental and social impact.
At ELK, we nurture an open, inclusive workplace, valuing authenticity, transparency and community and celebrate individual strengths. We strive to ensure our team reflects the diversity of our customers and the communities in which we work. We embrace the opportunity to welcome talent who are passionate not just about what we do but why we do it, irrespective of background, life stage, identity, and ability. Join us on our journey as a responsible business, making better products for a healthier planet.

HOW TO APPLY

If this sounds like you, apply here or reach out to us at jobs@elkthelabel.com for a copy of the Position Description or to find our more.

OUR VISION

With passion and creativity, we are building a transparent, responsible business with respect for people and planet.

OUR 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.

OUR VALUES

We live and breathe our values of Authenticity, Transparency, Innovation, Consideration, Community, and Creativity.

THE ELK STORY

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.