Regional loss prevention manager job description

The Regional Loss Prevention Manager (RLPM) is responsible for all loss prevention and safety aspects for stores in an assigned region. The RLPM protects the assets of the company utilizing existing Loss Prevention and Store Operating processes. RLPMs trains, audits for Loss Prevention and Safety compliance, and investigates internal and external theft issues.
Responsibilities

+ Assists with supervising personnel assigned to the region and managers organizational issues within the company operations

+ Develops, monitors, and interprets key performance indicators (KPIs) and exception based reporting to help reduce loss, identify trends and root cause in high shrink locations

+ Directs, recommends, and proactively communicates appropriate implementation of LP policies, practices, and initiatives

+ Conducts LP investigations, either in person or via phone, as needed

+ Performs LP and Safety audits on a regular basis to identify/correct issues that could cause the company substantial loss

+ Ensure field presence by routinely visiting stores and participating in field meetings

+ Proactively monitor controls to identify employee theft through the utilization of POS exception reporting tools

+ Develops and implements procedures for minimizing the loss of merchandise, money, or company assets

+ Ensures the proper operation and oversees repairs of alarm, EAS, and CCTV equipment

+ Ensures compliance of all Operations and LP Processes during new store openings, store closings, and store relocations

+ Ensures losses of company assets are prevented, investigated, and resolved

Requirements

+ Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Asset Protection or a related field

+ 3 years of experience in retail loss prevention

+ Multi-store loss prevention experience

+ CFI, CPP, LQ or LPC certification preferred but not required

+ Wicklander-Zulawski or Reid Certification preferred but not required

+ Ability to travel 60% on average with some overnight

AutoZone, and its subsidiary, ALLDATA are equal opportunity employers. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other legally protected categories.

The Regional Loss Prevention Manager (RLPM) is responsible for the review, investigation, and reporting of theft, misconduct, criminal activity, and other malfeasances impacting or associated with Lineage Logistics Team Members, facilities, operations, vendors, and customers. The primary goal of the RLPM is to increase profitability through the reduction of losses, using training/awareness programs, detection/resolution strategies, and deterrent techniques.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Support operations in providing the highest quality or service in a safe, secure, environment for Team Members, products, and other assets through the development, implementation, and coordination of Loss Prevention Best Practices.

· Support Teams in protecting and securing Team Members, facilities, revenue, intellectual property, brand, and other assets at Lineage facilities.

· Conduct and/or manage investigation and response to issues and incidents identified which create the potential or have caused losses to Lineage, Lineage's customers, vendor partners, or communities.

· Conduct integrity interviews.

· Appropriately, communicate results of investigations to Legal, Operations, Human Resources, and other operations as required.

· Work closely with internal and external risk and audit operations to investigate, document, and resolve discrepancies which may involve integrity related issues.

· Support federal, state, and local investigations into external theft related to Lineage and its operations.

· Develop and conduct audits and integrity tests to identify and prevent loss related activities.

· Conduct and manage prosecution and restitution efforts when appropriate.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Assist in investigation into safety, workers compensation, and general liability claims.

QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES)

· Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education and experience.

· 7 years-experience in audit, interview, and investigations.

· Wicklander-Zulawski or Reid interviewing and interrogation training preferred. · ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP) and/or Certified Fraud Investigator (CFI) preferred.

· Knowledgeable in Physical Security Systems and strategies.

· Proficient computer skills required including Microsoft Office Suite.

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.

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Why Lineage?

This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers' requirements. Beyond that, you'll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We'll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.

Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.

Benefits

Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, competitive pay, excellent Health and Dental benefits, 401K, and Paid Time Off and Sick Days

It’s an exciting time to be part of our growing retail company, with US headquarters in Philadelphia, PA. SNIPES is a global sneaker and streetwear retailer with almost 400 doors in Europe and 300 doors in the US. Key brands include Nike, Jordan, Adidas, Puma, Timberland and UGGs. Our mission is to move street culture forward through our communities.

To achieve this mission, we operate as an “entertainment company with a little bit of retail”. Our customer journey starts in our communities where we support, empower, and celebrate in order to earn the right to do business there. We are deeply engrained in our neighborhoods and work with many local partners to provide experiences and tell our stories – be it at food drives, music festivals, skate tournaments, dance contests, basketball games, or in one of our 700 state-of-the-art doors. To ensure our stories have reach, we also regularly work with global partners such as our Chief Creative Office DJ Khaled, Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, or brands such as Sony PlayStation and Sprite.

We entered the US market in 2019 through two acquisitions and have been extremely well-received by our communities, customers, and brand partners. We completed our third acquisition at the end of 2021, and in March 2022 acquired a fourth company in the US. We are geared up to invest more in our communities, our brand, and points of sale to unlock further growth across the US.

Overview: The SNIPES Regional Loss Prevention Manager is responsible for the management and implementation of all Loss Prevention functions within the Mid-West to achieve maximum shrink prevention and protection of company assets. This position is responsible for ensuring the effectiveness of Loss Prevention policies and procedures through compliance assessments, use of exception reporting and in-store training sessions. The SNIPES Regional Loss Prevention Manager will also be responsible for controllable lines to include shrink and stores cash handling. This position will report directly to the Director of Loss Prevention and generally has no direct reports.

The SNIPES Regional Loss Prevention Manager can be based in Chicago, IL or Detroit, MI.

Responsibilities:

• Execute SNIPES Shrink Program to aid in the prevention of inventory and controllable losses to meet goals of assigned locations.
• Drive shrink reduction goals for assigned area.
• Assess high shrink stores to identify losses and make actionable recommendations to improve results.
• Ensures that all internal and external investigations are completed in a timely manner that complies with all corporate and legal standards.
• Collect evidence and case facts to substantiate liability to bring closure to an investigation.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality through internal investigations; partner with Store/District leadership, Human Resources and Legal to address and take corrective actions.
• Implement prosecution and/or restitution procedures to return maximum restitution to the company.
• Coach and train store leadership and associates on loss prevention techniques as well as identifying red flags with internal and external losses.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with Store Teams, District Managers, Regional Directors, Home Office team members and Local/ Federal Law Enforcement, to build trust through fairness, honesty, and openness.
• Effectively communicate Loss Prevention training and educational coaching for store leadership and store associates during store visits through the completion of the Loss Prevention Audit.
• Work closely with Store teams to improve the areas of deficiencies identified during the completion of Loss Prevention Audit.
• Ensure the effective utilization of physical security controls in assigned locations to prevent and improve inventory shortage and ensure associate safety.
• Investigate ORC theft and bring to a successful resolution.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related field Criminal Justice or equivalent experience
• 5+ years directly related, multi-unit Loss Prevention work experience.
• Basic & Advance Wicklander & Zulawski certification required.
• Advanced level of administrative and technical knowledge in retail loss prevention/asset protection.
• Ability to integrate loss prevention, inventory shrinkage improvement goals with corporate and stores organization
• Advanced knowledge of physical security (Burglar alarms, EAS, CCTV).
• Ability to understand exception-based reporting in the areas of inventory and POS (point of sale) interfaces
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and strong time management skills
• Thorough knowledge of legal ramifications and procedures
• Must possess exceptional interviewing skills, using the W-Z method.
• Must possess high level written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Regional travel is required up to 60%

Cultural Success Factors

• Enthusiasm for the brand
• Consumer Obsessed
• Collaborative nature
• Skillful communicator
• Adaptable and Flexible
• Disciplined and self-motivated

Snipes USA and all its subsidiary Companies are equal opportunity employers. We will not discriminate or make hiring decisions based on race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other criteria that would violate any Federal or State laws