Distribution Centre (DC) Manager

• Lead the full Distribution Centre operation for our purpose-led B Corp certified fashion business
• Drive performance across Wholesale Retail and eCommerce distribution
• Build and develop a collaborative capable and high-performing DC team
• Shape operational improvement inventory accuracy safety and exceptional customer experience
• Full-time Monday to Friday on site in Reservoir Melbourne

Were looking for an experienced people-focused Distribution Centre Manager to lead the end-to-end performance of our Distribution Centre. Youll oversee the safe accurate and efficient movement of inventory across eCommerce Wholesale and Retail bringing together people process systems and data to deliver exceptional service and strong commercial outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading day-to-day operations across receiving storage replenishment picking packing and dispatch
• Driving fulfilment accuracy DIFOT productivity capacity and service performance across all channels
• Leading coaching and developing an engaged accountable and high-performing DC team
• Maintaining inventory integrity through strong receipting putaway cycle count and stocktake controls
• Optimising stock flow warehouse layout systems labour and resources to meet seasonal demand
• Managing freight suppliers operating costs and relevant budgets
• Championing workplace safety compliance housekeeping and proactive risk management
• Using operational data innovative solution based thinking and continuous improvement methods to improve customer experience cost and sustainability outcomes

This is a full-time Monday to Friday on-site leadership role based in our Reservoir Distribution Centre.

You are a commercially minded and hands-on operational leader who creates clarity builds team capability and enjoys making complex fast-moving operations work better.

• At least five years experience leading a Distribution Centre warehouse or fulfilment operation in a retail wholesale eCommerce or multi-channel environment (eCommerce highly regarded)
• Demonstrated success leading developing and engaging operational teams
• Strong knowledge of inventory management distribution fulfilment and freight operations
• Experience driving change implementing systems and embedding improved ways of working
• Confidence managing budgets suppliers and external service providers
• Strong data and systems capability including Excel WMS inventory and fulfilment platforms
• A solutions-focused approach with strong planning prioritisation and stakeholder management skills
• A genuine commitment to customer experience safety teamwork and continuous improvement

• Salary and benefits aligned to your experience
• Supportive collaborative and people-first culture
• Opportunity to participate in the ELK Incentive Plan which shares 20% of annual net profit across the permanent team
• Up to 60% employee discount on ELK products and a 50% discount for nominated family and friends after six months
• Genuine commitment to work-life balance connection and wellbeing
• Opportunity to lead a business-critical function and contribute to a certified B Corp and 1% for the Planet business committed to sustainability

If this sounds like you apply with your résumé and a short cover letter outlining the leadership and operational impact you would bring to ELK or contact for a copy of the Position Description or to find out more.