Description

• Promote a safety-first culture for all team members and customers by conducting regular store audits, supporting the proper utilization of safety incentive awards, and joining in safety celebrations for accident-free months.
• Drive achievement of accident reduction goals for General Liability and Workers Compensation for stores.
• Conduct regular Asset Protection safety audits for compliance of all accident and critical incident preventative standards and programs.
• Participate regularly in store conference calls to bring greater awareness to safety initiatives and emergency/crisis response procedures.
• Execute effective crisis management and incident response, coach and train store leadership and associates on accident investigation findings, areas of opportunity, and future prevention techniques.
• Investigate all accident and incident reports to effectively construct a action plan to mitigate any risk and accident/incident prevention.
• Provide physical security expertise and ensure proper functionality of store-based security technologies including alarms and cameras.
• Regularly evaluate building integrity and partner with store management to follow up on any equipment failure.
• Train store leadership and associates, as well as Operations and Human Resources, on current Asset Protection initiatives and programs such as shoplifting training and external theft prevention.
• Promote awareness campaigns on shortage and safety control measures; regularly participate in key store meetings and recognition program activities.
• Educate and train employees to ensure all safety and security processes and procedures are followed. 

• Aggressively identify, investigate, and resolve all internal and external theft and fraud, striving to minimize the impact of loss to the company and address new types of theft and fraud.
• Maximize utilization of all available merchandise protection tools and resources (alarm equipment, Cameras) to address loss in the company.
• Ensure consistent execution of all processes and controls to proactively combat external loss.
• Leverage exception and store reporting systems to identify theft activity (including cash shortage) in all stores.
• Cash Handling Management Process: Perform cash audits and deposit investigations to fully account for store cash and mitigate any cash discrepancies. 
• Visit stores and MFC to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and conduct necessary audits. 
• Detect and identify potential shrink opportunities within our operational core compliance. 
• Build and maintain store and MFC partnership through management meetings & huddles, coach and mentor colleagues regarding loss prevention policies and procedures. 
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality thorough internal investigations; partner with leadership and Human Resources to address associate behavior and take corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate records and reports of all identified theft activity and related follow up; communicate reporting as necessary.
• Drive store/MFC-level awareness of theft and fraud techniques as well as prevention tools/resources to mitigate future impact and loss.
• Plan and execute all Asset Protection requirements for new store openings, remodels, and expansion.
• Educate and train employees to ensure all safety and security processes and procedures are followed. 

• Manage and audit cycle count and full inventory schedule in accordance with AP guidelines and company compliance (Execution, reconciliation, reporting)
• Review and serve as subject matter expert in inventory reconciliation and post results towards business financials.
• Achieve shortage reduction goals for the company and Identify shortage risks through regular review of indicator reports.
• Utilize daily reports and cycle processes to locate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Maintain and report inventory accuracy within company guidelines and company expectations.
• Ensure Inbound/Outbound Audits are conducted (Inspect Cold Chain, Packaging and Case Integrity/Security, Truck Security Seals, Receiving/Inventory Accuracy, Label Accuracy, BBD)
• Research inventory discrepancies, because of associate errors, to provide feedback to the business.
• Analyze, Investigate and report Shrink and Non-conform (non-sellable product).
• Audit DIF (Destroy in Field)
• Audit product storage to ensure accuracy, product handling, BBD (FEFO) and product integrity.
• Educate and train employees to ensure that inventory and quality errors that affect the inventory integrity are minimized.
• Ensure all Asset Protection processes and controls are conducted consistently and objectively, with a focus on continuous improvement through partnership and training.
• Communicate and partner with supply chain about current stock and potential inventory related issues.

• Work in a cold environment with temperatures ranging from 0 degrees Fahrenheit and below 

• Lift and move items up to 50 pounds 
• Regularly bend, lift, stretch and reach both below the waist and above the head 
• This position may require working nights and weekends based on business needs. 
• Up to 50% travel to conduct audits and develop store relationships   

• Associate's or Bachelor’s degree preferred 
• 5-10 years of asset protection or inventory control experience preferred   
• Excellent communication skills  
• Strong Microsoft Office skills  
• Knowledge of SAP, Qlik, EWM, CCTV, and alarm systems preferred   
• Knowledge of exception reporting preferred 
• Strong cognitive skills, including problem analyzing  
• Excellent organizational and planning skills