Executive Director, Security - NA and LATAM

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Ingram Micro is a leading technology company for the global information technology ecosystem. With the ability to reach nearly 90% of the global population, we play a vital role in the worldwide IT sales channel, bringing products and services from technology manufacturers and cloud providers to business-to-business technology experts. Our market reach, diverse solutions and services portfolio, and digital platform Ingram Micro Xvantage™ set us apart. Learn more at www.ingrammicro.com

Come join our team where you’ll make technology happen in surprising ways. Let’s shape tomorrow - it’ll be a fun journey!

Lead the charge in protecting what matters most. As the Executive Director, Security leader for Ingram Micro North America & LATAM, you’ll drive the evolution of critical programs that safeguard our people, products, processes, information, and reputation. Working closely with top executives across global and country operations—including HR, Finance, IT, Legal, Operations (warehouse/distribution centers) and Audit—you’ll spearhead risk and threat assessments, develop strategic mitigation plans, and ensure revenue preservation.

Reporting to our Vice President of Corporate Security & Chief Security Officer you will design and implement an effective, proactive security strategy to manage crises, mitigate global risks, maintain business continuity, and fortify the organization’s resilience. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping security policies, tackling complex challenges across diverse regions, and influencing the company’s long-term security vision.

At Ingram Micro, we are committed to fostering a secure and thriving environment for our associates and customers. This position offers opportunities for growth, leadership development, and global impact. If you’re a strategic thinker with a passion for security and risk management, this is your chance to make a lasting difference. Join us in shaping a safer future!

Your role:

• Lead a team of physical security professionals across North America & LATAM.
• Proactively lead operational security measures concerning the company and their employees.
• Work closely with the relevant stakeholders to drive the physical & technical due diligence process.
• Develop, manage and implement security programs to safeguard against loss and harm in alignment with the business objectives. 
• Direct local Security leaders in the investigation process related to losses incurred. 
• Assist local management in the identification and mitigation of transportation losses, theft and fraud.
• Assist in the development of budgets, timelines, and resourcing plans for major capital projects.
• Partner effectively with key groups such as OPS, IT, Procurement, Finance, Legal and HR regular communications with a variety of stakeholders, to ensure that all concerned parties are well informed and trained.
• Drive both cost and operational efficiency through the program as it scales, while also continuously innovating.
• Refine and implement an incident response program aligned with key stakeholders.
• Lead and grow the security operations for both warehouse and office locations.
• Liaison with local law enforcement for incident responses and best practices.
• Refine executive protection guidelines in support of business objectives.
• Ensure timely and accurate communications with those affected by incidents.
• Develop security construction standards and confirm the accuracy of site drawings and security designs depicting recommended hardware and security controls for all office and warehouse locations.
• Drive the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) strategy, compliance, audit and certification.
• Leads protection services supporting executives, special events, or travel-related security needs, utilizing third-party consultants or vendors where/when needed.
• Develops and documents standards for measuring efficiency and effectiveness of security programs.
• Manage complex security improvement programs across business units and operations.
• Assists all executives related to incident management protocols and business continuity planning. Primary owner as needed during an incident or event.