Sr. Manager, Asset Protection - Regional

*This role can sit in:
Atlanta, GA
Columbia, SC
Greenville, SC

The Senior Asset Protection Manager is responsible for driving the Asset Protection and shortage control programs in the assigned Zone. The Sr. Asset Protection Manager is accountable for meeting or exceeding the shortage goals in assigned all regions with assigned Zone. This individual manages and conducts investigations, oversees training of store level managers and associates, and leads resolution to shortage related issues. The Sr. Asset Protection Manager is the primary communicator between stores and the VP of Asset Protection - Stores on Asset Protection issues and concerns.

Job Functions

• Embody the values of the Asset Protection Mission Statement to protect the profitability of the company, be a change agent, and foster an environment of diversity and inclusion.

• Implement company shortage and safety programs and directives.

• Take a proactive approach to innovate, develop, implement, and manage programs to reduce shortage including preventing and detecting issues of theft and dishonesty.

• Drive shortage reduction plans and shortage program compliance for assigned regions.

• Manages resolution of shortage opportunities based on high level analysis of regional shortage.

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with business partners including but not limited to Human Resources and Operations at all levels of the company.

• Ensure the adherence to company policy and procedures and investigate violations of Asset Protection and Company policy and procedures.

• Drive compliance of data security and safety related guidelines and issues.

• Manage multiple levels of information while maintaining the appropriate levels of confidentiality.

• Act to secure sensitive information.

• Individual serves as subject matter expert on Asset Protection systems, policy, and procedures.

• Directs and supervises external and internal investigations including ORC investigations in accordance with case procedures, standards, and applicable laws.

• Maintains positive relationships between the company and law enforcement personnel.

• Foster an environment of learning to train Associates on system applications, policies, and procedures.

• Lead training classes as required with a growth mindset approach.

• People manager responsibilities, including, but not limited to: hiring decisions, performance management (appraisals/goals/corrective action/coaching/development), training, and/or scheduling.

• Identify and develop next level talent.

• Provides direction and training for all Store Asset Protection Teams within assigned regions.

• Involvement in the evaluation process of all Store Asset Protection Teams within assigned regions.

• Ensures that all associates receive Asset Protection awareness training within assigned regions.

• Ensure strong awareness culture is in place in stores without Asset Protection staffing within assigned regions.

• Manage and allocate Asset Protection budgeted resources within assigned regions.

• Manage the effective utilization and operability of all security systems.

• Manage projects on schedule and within budget, including new store openings, remodels and closings.

• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned with a teamwork and collaborative approach.

• All Associates are expected to follow all government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Education / Experience Requirements:
Please select from below the expected Contribution Level for this role

Position Contribution Level :

Expert Level

Minimum Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree and/or 4 or more years of equivalent experience

• Specific Certifications: Wicklander-Zulawski

• Intermediate working knowledge of business applications such as Tableau, Oracle BI Publisher, Data Warehouse

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Masters degree and/or 6 to 8 equivalent years of experience

• 5+ years of Asset Protection Experience

• Preferred Certifications: LPQ, LPC, or CFI

• Investigative Interview Training

• Prior diversity and cultural sensitivity training are a strong plus

• Experience with exception based reporting and other analytical tools

• Experience investigating Organized Retail Crime is strongly desired