Loss Prevention Manager

Asda Stores Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Loss Prevention Manager to enhance operational performance and reduce risk across multiple locations. This role involves conducting store visits, leading investigations, and collaborating with senior leadership to implement effective loss prevention strategies. With a focus on data analysis and compliance, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the company's approach to shrink control. Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and an extensive benefits package, including a company car allowance and discretionary bonuses. Join a dynamic team dedicated to making a difference in retail.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

Company Car allowance of £5,700

15% colleague discount in store and online

Free access to wellbeing services

Excellent parental leave policies

Employee assistance helpline

Discounts across services and activities

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of loss prevention strategies and shrink control processes.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and implement actionable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct store visits to identify vulnerabilities and provide recommendations.
• Lead investigations into shrink and security-related incidents.

Skills

Loss Prevention Strategies

Data Analysis

Investigations

Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Compliance Understanding

Flexibility

Job description

time left to apply End Date: May 16, 2025 (12 days left to apply)

job requisition id R-058311

Job Title

Loss Prevention Manager

Location

Asda House

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours Per Week

37.5

Salary

Competitive salary plus benefits

Category

Stores Loss Prevention

Closing Date

15 May 2025

The role entails conducting regular store visits, targeting the relevant focus 35 shrink stores. The Loss Prevention Manager will complete thorough investigations aligned to established thresholds and will enforce corporate policy and governance standards. The role will partner with senior retail leadership to enhance execution, accountability, and adherence to processes that have a positive impact to operational performance and reduce risk. This role covers geography across Yorkshire, Teesside, Tyneside and East Scotland.

• Store/Senior Leadership Engagement and Support:
  • Conduct store visits to the relevant Focus 35 shrink-performing stores, identifying vulnerabilities, and providing actionable recommendations.
  • Ensure compliance with corporate loss prevention policies and escalate non-compliance to senior leadership.
  • Collaborate with senior retail leadership to align on priorities, share insights, and propose solutions to improve shrink performance.
  • Participate in Senior Leadership forums to share strategy and deliver key shrink-related messages.
• Investigations:
  • Lead investigations into shrink and security-related incidents, ensuring compliance with corporate policies.
  • Document findings and recommend corrective measures for identified issues.
  • Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive investigations.
  • Support investigations into serious incidents such as violence and malicious acts beyond theft.
• Data and Performance Monitoring:
  • Analyse shrink data to identify trends, emerging risks, and inform strategy.
• Emergency Incident Response/On-Call:
  • Participate in the Loss Prevention on-call rota, providing out-of-hours and weekend support.
  • Attend sites as necessary, depending on the nature and severity of incidents.

Essential Skills & Requirements:

• Technical Expertise:
  • Preferred In-depth knowledge of loss prevention strategies and shrink control processes.
  • Experience with retail operations, process and policy.
  • Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and implement actionable solutions.
  • Experience in root-cause analysis and data-driven decision-making.
  • Preferred experience in investigations with relevant accreditations e.g. Whicklander
• Leadership & Communication:
  • Proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior leaders and store teams.
  • Effective coaching skills and adaptability to different team levels.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing.
• Problem-Solving & Initiative:
  • Proactive in identifying and addressing challenges.
  • Excellent at prioritising and managing multiple investigations and projects.
• Compliance & Confidentiality:
  • Strong understanding of regulatory and ethical requirements for investigations and reporting.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Flexibility & Travel:
  • Willingness to travel regularly to stores within your division.
  • Adaptability to changing priorities and ability to work independently.

Everything you'll love

To ensure we balance moments where we know we need to collaborate together and the need for flexibility, Asda has a hybrid way of working with a minimum 3 days a week in one of our Home Offices. Over and above this, each area of Asda may have additional requirements which may require spending more days in the office, visiting suppliers, stores or depots.

You will also get an excellent benefits package including:

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• Company Car allowance of £5,700
• 15% colleague discount in store and online
• Free access to wellbeing services such as Wagestream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, alongside discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking, enhanced to theme parks and cinemas.
• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated
• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.

We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves

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