eCommerce Operations Assistant
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π Create Joy. Protect Wildlife. Build for Growth.
At Elizabeth Scarlett, we believe work should feel meaningful. We exist to create joyful living while raising funds to protect the world's most precious wildlife. By 2030, our goal is to contribute Β£2 million to conservation.
As our next eCommerce Operations Assistant, you will be the operational backbone of our online business, ensuring every DTC order is processed flawlessly and the customer experience is seamless from click to doorstep. You will own the eCommerce order journey from purchase through to delivery, working across Operations, Marketing, Customer Service, and Finance teams to support our growing online channels.
π° Salary: Β£25-28k + 10% discretionary bonus
πββοΈ Reporting to: Operations Manager
ποΈ Hybrid: 3 days per week in office
π Location: Potters Bar (24mins from Kings Cross)
π Employment type: Full-Time
Why this role matters β¨
This role is the essential link between our customers and our operations team, ensuring smooth ecommerce fulfilment as we scale our DTC channel profitably. You'll be the go-to person for order accuracy, inventory management, and operational excellence β making sure every customer receives their Elizabeth Scarlett products on time and in perfect condition.
This position is ideal for a highly organised, detail-oriented professional who thrives on keeping complex operational workflows running smoothly, loves solving logistical puzzles, and takes pride in delivering an exceptional online shopping experience.
What you will be doing π
eCommerce Order Management & Fulfilment
Monitor all DTC orders daily across sales channels (Shopify, marketplaces, etc.), ensuring accurate and timely fulfilment
Coordinate with warehouse/3PL partners to ensure orders are picked, packed, and dispatched on schedule, and at our brand quality standards
Triage and manage issue orders including shortages, shipping delays, mis-picks, damaged goods, and lost packages, owning resolution through to completion
Ensure all customer returns, exchanges, and refunds are processed on time across both 3PL locations in accordance with company policy
Check error logs daily to ensure all orders are correctly synced from our website platform to our ERP, investigating and resolving any sync failures promptly
Provide comprehensive daily fulfilment updates to the team, highlighting at-risk orders, delays, stock issues, or priority shipments requiring attention
Track and report on carrier performance metrics including average cost per order, delivery success rates, transit times, and damage rates, identifying opportunities to improve service levels and reduce shipping costs
Inventory & Stock Management
Tigger regular stock counts across both 3PL facilities, reconciling results and flagging discrepancies, to maintain real-time accuracy across platforms
Monitor packaging levels across locations and reorder in a timely manner to prevent fulfilment delays
Manage stock transfers between 3PL locations, helping to ensure inventory is optimally distributed to meet demand
Arrange the creation and on-time delivery of PR mailers in collaboration with the Marketing team
Order, track, and ensure on-time delivery and availability of print marketing materials to the warehouse
Support the Logistics Manager on inbound shipments, ensuring inventory is correctly putaway, and helping to resolve any issues with stock or labelling
Systems & Platform Management
Support the setup and implementation of new DTC selling platforms, ensuring correct integration with our ERP and WMS systems
Ensure all links and data flows between eCommerce platforms, ERP, and WMS are functioning correctly and maintained on an ongoing basis
Reach out to third-party technical support providers to troubleshoot and resolve system issues, integration errors, or platform bugs
Assist with any operational issues in our personalisation process, coordinating with relevant teams to ensure smooth fulfilment of personalised orders
Administration & Reporting
Attend regular operations meetings to ensure seamless communication and alignment on priorities and action items
Support on eCommerce growth projects and initiatives
Review new marketplace or platform opportunities, supporting onboarding where aligned with brand standards
Maintain accurate operational records and provide general administrative support to enable the team to focus on growth activities
Pull and organise operational reports (order volume, fulfilment rates, return rates, shipping performance, etc.)
Identify bottlenecks and suggest process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy
Help document and maintain SOPs for operational workflows
Who we are looking for π§³
Experience
1-3 years of experience in eCommerce operations, order management or logistics
Hands-on experience with eCommerce platforms (Shopify strongly preferred) and familiarity with order/inventory management systems
Experience managing order workflows from processing through to dispatch, ensuring on-time delivery
Must-have skills
Exceptional organisational skills with ability to manage multiple orders simultaneously across different channels, delivery dates, and priorities
Meticulous attention to detail β you catch discrepancies before they become problems and take pride in error-free work
Strong proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets for order tracking, reporting, and data management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to build rapport with both internal teams and external partners
Problem-solving mindset with ability to identify issues early and take ownership to resolve them
Ability to work under pressure during busy periods (e.g. product launches, sales events) while maintaining accuracy and professionalism
Comfortable working with cross-functional teams across Operations, Marketing, Finance, and Warehousing
Nice-to-have skills
Experience with shipping/fulfilment tools
Experience with marketplace management
Knowledge of 3PL operations and shipping logistics
Experience in fashion, accessories, lifestyle, or consumer goods sectors
Mindset
Detail-driven and process-oriented, with pride in maintaining high operational standards
Proactive and accountable β spots issues early, raises concerns, and takes ownership to fix them
Service-oriented with genuine care for delivering excellent customer experience
Commercially aware, understanding how operational excellence impacts customer retention and brand reputation
Culture fit
Kind, collaborative, and reliable β someone teams trust to get things done
Calm under pressure and comfortable managing competing priorities
Excited to work for a brand blending creativity, commerciality, and purpose
What we offer π‘
Salary and bonus
Β£25-28k Salary
+10% discretionary performance bonus
Flexibility and time
Hybrid working (minimum 3 days in-office)
24 days holiday plus bank holidays
Personal development
Annual L&D budget (3% of salary)
Annual summer retreat (e.g. 42 Acres in Somerset)
Team perks
60% team discount
25% friends and family discount code
πΏ Ready to join a purpose-driven brand and help us scale joy and conservation impact?
- Department
- Operations
- Locations
- Cranborne House, Potters Bar, EN6 3JN, London
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Employment level
- Administrative