For over 25 years, Essense of Australia has led the way in bridal fashion as a dynamic, international bridal wholesaler and retailer with key offices in Lenexa, Kansas (U.S.), Perth, Australia, and Zug, Switzerland. Our reach extends across the globe, also operating in the United Kingdom, Europe, Canada, New Zealand, and beyond. With nearly 1,000 stores carrying our exquisite designs, we are one of the most trusted and innovative brands in bridal fashion today. At Essense, every gown we create is crafted with passion, and every partnership we forge is built on trust. We are more than just a global bridal brand—we are an experience, woven into wedding celebrations around the world.

About the Job

We are looking for a Merchandising Logistics Coordinator to join our growing team in Lenexa, KS.  The Merchandising Logistics Coordinator acts as the Shipping Lead and takes ownership of the receipting and shipping of gowns and sample inventory management.

The individual in this position must be meticulous with details, as they will have tasks and responsibilities within the department that include a high degree of detail when working with sample gown receipting and inventory organization, preparing, shipping and tracking of gowns to and from factories, stores, markets and photoshoots. This position will also be responsible for completing sample checks on gowns being received, and working closely with our internal Design teams to coordinate samples to ship on a tight timeline. This role will also assist leadership in project management of logistics projects and documentation of processes.

*This position will work onsite Monday - Friday*

What You’ll Do

• Pull and organize gowns to ship out, coordinate gown movement between design teams, and plan out the timing to be completed prior to the daily FedEx pickup deadline.
• Coordinate the domestic shipping of sample gowns to trunk shows, photoshoots, markets, influencers, and other locations.
• Coordinate the International shipping for the design team such as toiles, fabrics to the factories as well as items to our other global warehouses.
• Barcode and tag gowns as well as quality control checks of sample gowns.
• Locate missing gowns and accessories throughout the testing lifecycle as needed.
• Perform regular inventory audits of the sample inventory both at our home office and local warehouse.
• Maintain inventory spreadsheets.
• Willing and able to be on photoshoots to assist in shipping gowns directly from the photoshoots as needed.
• Utilize a project management tool to ensure assigned tasks and projects are completed to deadline and communicate with the Supervisor when issues arise.
• Seasonally update process documentation as processes evolve and are created to better streamline department functions.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree required; equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• 2 years’ professional office experience in product lifecycle or logistics, preferably in fashion or apparel related environments preferred.
• Must be self-driven, work well under pressure, and be successful in a team environment. 
• Self-motivated and driven to achieve goals through individual contributions as well as teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  
• Exceptional attention to detail and organization and the ability to work with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to thrive in a challenging, dynamic environment where multi-tasking and adaptability are a requirement.
• Due to the fast pace of this position, the ability to self-time manage is a strong skill required of this position.
• Microsoft Excel experience with basic functions such as VLOOKUP and other basic formulas. 
• Ability to lift 25-35 pounds on a regular basis along with the ability to work on your feet for much of the day during a 40+ hour work week.  
• Must be able to place gowns on rolling racks and frequently push and pull racks into appropriate position.  
• Must be able to squat, bend and kneel to load and unload boxes.
• Must be able to sort stock according to style number and accurately pull orders for shipment.  
• Have the flexibility to work overtime as needed.

What We Offer

Essense of Australia is a company with heart. We value creativity, innovation, and dedication, and we’re looking for someone who shares our passion for delivering exceptional bridal fashion to brides and partners alike. In return for your skills, we offer you the opportunity to join an international industry leader and be part of a creative and collaborative culture that empowers its people, promotes teamwork and embraces sustainability. We recognize and reward excellence, innovation, and loyalty. As such, we provide competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.  If you have the skills, spark and drive to help us further our growth, please go to https://www.essensedesigns.com/careers/ and follow the prompts to submit your cover letter addressing the above criteria along with a resume and salary expectations.  

Join Essense of Australia and be part of a passionate team dedicated to helping brides around the world find their dream wedding gowns. If you're ready to make an impact and drive success in a global bridal fashion powerhouse, apply now and let's shape the future of bridal together!