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Job Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to ensures divisional execution of asset protection strategies to reduce loss and champion profitability. Assist store and field leaders in meeting or exceeding sales, scripts and EBITDA plans, with a core focus of leading the Senior and Store Asset Protection leaders, and store team in exceptional execution of company's strategies and tactics to meet FE and Pharmacy shrink plans. This leadership position is also responsible to conduct, oversee and ensure the highest integrity in all theft, fraud, procedural, privacy and other related investigations. In addition, this leadership position is critical in executing the company's strong commitment to GRC (governance, risk and compliance), food safety and sanitation, and threat management mitigation and response.

Responsibilities

• Regularly review exception tools and reports to identify potential issues; supports high priority investigations regarding associate theft, fraud and procedural errors of drugs, cash, merchandise or other company assets and partner with HR to make a decision on best course of action to resolve identified issues. Maintain and update all case information within the case management program

• Implement proactive company strategies to reduce loss and champion profitability in the retail stores; ensure Asset Protection activities within assigned area(s) are consistent with the company's goals and initiatives. Interacts closely with the Security Operations Center to understand region-relevant AP-trends.

• Conduct store visits and perform shrink related audits and develop action plans with the store manager and business partners to ensure that stores are executing company policies, programs, and are prepared for inventory

• Oversee use of all Asset Protection tools, technology & programs including Product Protection Devices, CCTV, EAS, core and alarm passcodes, safe combinations, and other security control changes when necessary or as directed by leader

• Hire, train, develop, and lead the team of Sr. and Store Asset Protection Leaders (Sr. SAPLs & SAPLs) for assigned area(s) and coordinate the review of outside agencies as applicable.

• Manage all assigned Asset Protection budgets and expenses

• Act as a liaison between the company and various government agencies, i.e testifying in court or other proceedings. Attend business related seminars, conferences, training classes and workshops, etc.

Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Education Level

Area of Specialization (Marketing, Finance, Pharmacy, Engineering/IT, etc)

Required or Preferred

Bachelor Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS)

Required

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Licenses/Certifications

Other/List/Reason

Required or Preferred

Driver’s license for business travel, or other reason

Required

Other:

LPC

Preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required or Preferred

• Posses the ability to both verbally and physically defend oneself during a physical confrontation

• Extended car travel (driving) and occasional air, train or subway travel

• LPC (Loss Prevention Certified) or LPQ (Loss Prevention Qualified)

• Ability to pass a drug test

• Committed to providing customer service that makes both internal and external customers feel welcome, important, and appreciated

• Ability to preserve confide