Profit Protection Lead: Inventory & Loss Prevention

Super Retail Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High visibility role

Influence senior leaders

Australasia's largest retailer

Career development opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Super Retail Group is seeking a Profit Protection Lead to oversee loss prevention and inventory integrity across the brand. Reporting into the Profit Protection team, you’ll partner with Operations, Merchandise, Supply Chain and Finance to drive initiatives that reduce shrink and strengthen controls.

You’ll lead strategic programs, influence senior leaders and deliver sustainable commercial outcomes across stores and the broader supply chain in Australia.

Qualifications

• Retail operations and loss prevention experience with ability to link actions to business outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder communication across leadership teams, driving accountability and results.
• Ability to interpret complex data, identify root causes and implement practical improvements.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives, pilots and programs delivering operational gains.
• Solid governance and risk understanding within large, complex environments.
• Willingness to travel across dispersed stores and supply chain operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Profit Protection Strategy by translating Group strategy into actionable plans and governance.
• Identify loss drivers and implement initiatives delivering tangible P&L benefits.
• Lead stocktake and inventory improvement programs with strong controls and reporting.
• Partner with Operations, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Finance and Brand Leadership to align priorities.
• Support compliance, governance and investigations, embedding prevention strategies across the business.
• Lead trials and pilots to simplify processes and drive lasting improvements in loss reduction and stock protection.

Skills

Commercial Acumen

Influencing Leadership

Analytical Thinking

Change Management

Governance & Risk

Travel Flexibility

Job description

Super Retail Group is seeking a Profit Protection Lead to oversee loss prevention and inventory integrity across the brand. Reporting into the Profit Protection team, you’ll partner with Operations, Merchandise, Supply Chain and Finance to drive initiatives that reduce shrink and strengthen controls.

You’ll lead strategic programs, influence senior leaders and deliver sustainable commercial outcomes across stores and the broader supply chain in Australia.