Profit And Asset Protection Manager- EU

JD GROUP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

JD GROUP seeks an experienced security and supply chain risk professional to oversee operations across distribution centres and supplier networks. You will ensure KPIs are met, lead investigations, and liaise with third-party partners to mitigate risk while supporting strategic development across the DC network.

The role requires strong organisational skills, English fluency, GDPR awareness, and the ability to travel within the UK for meetings and site checks.

Qualifications

• Well organised with strong attention to detail and ability to manage workloads
• Interview trained (Wicklander/Police)
• Knowledge of supply chain/logistics movements
• Fluent in English both written and oral
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Understanding of Microsoft Office and data handling
• Understanding of GDPR and its implications for a business breach
• Ability to travel within the area designated and into the UK for meetings

Responsibilities

• Ensure all areas of responsibility are performing within the needs of the business and KPIs where relevant are being met
• Conduct regular one to ones and appraisals with immediate reporting lines
• Conduct investigations and root cause analysis of incidents, liaising with other areas of the business as required
• Liaise with 3rd party suppliers to ensure compliance in the supply chain and mitigate risk
• Review SOPs to ensure they are fit for purpose and amend where necessary
• Review losses in the supply chain and work with the Profit Protection Team to resolve
• Provide specialist security and supply chain risk advice to the wider business
• Work with Distribution Centre management to support strategic development and implementation
• Challenge and ensure compliance of policies and procedures in DCs and supply chain
• Produce reporting from all areas of responsibility
• Investigate sensitive internal matters as required
• Develop new and improved ways of protecting the supply chain and DCs
• Act as out-of-hours point of contact and attend incidents when necessary
• Attend meetings and build relationships with key stakeholders (IT/HR)
• Conduct checks and reviews at DCs and 3rd party suppliers
• Work with partners and agencies to gather intelligence and reduce risk
• Visit subsidiaries and satellite locations to verify checklists and security processes
• Promote the department’s mission and values among direct reports
• Develop and liaise with stakeholders regarding Modern Day Slavery policy
• Conduct disciplinary hearings when required
• Perform adhoc tasks as needed
• Review data and incidents for accuracy and feedback
• Carry out epod compliance checks with drivers and PP colleagues
• Perform out-of-hours site checks to ensure security
• Ensure hubs/DCs use group security methods and models
• Continually develop security within the supply chain
• Ensure physical and technical security is functioning and faults are fixed promptly
• Promote corporate policies across the group
• Conduct field checks on drivers to ensure process adherence
• Investigate discrepancies within the supply chain

Skills

Well organised

Interview training

Supply chain knowledge

English fluency

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

GDPR knowledge

Investigations

Travel flexibility

Job description

Key duties/Responsabilities:

• Ensure all areas of responsibility are performing within the needs of the business and KPIS where relevant are being met.
• Conduct regular one to ones and appraisals with immediate reporting lines.
• Conduct investigations where necessary and look at root cause analysis of the incident to ensure no re occurrence, liaising with other areas of the business as required
• Liaise with 3rd party suppliers to ensure compliance in the supply chain and risk is mitigated where possible
• Review SOPS on a regular basis to ensure they are fit for purpose and amend where necessary
• Review losses in the supply chain and where necessary work with the wider Profit Protection Team to resolve
• Offer specialist advice to the wider business in relation to security and supply chain risk ensuring 3rd party suppliers are also following the jd requirements
• Work with the DC Management team and assist in the Strategic Development/implementation of other Dcs within the supply chain
• Challenge and ensure compliance of the policies and procedures within the DC s and Supply chain
• Produce reporting from all areas of responsibility
• Investigate sensitive internal matters as required
• Develop new and improved ways of protecting the supply chain and DCs
• Act as a point of contact out of hours where necessary and offer advice/guidance and attend incidents where necessary
• Attend meetings as required and develop relationships with key stakeholders ie IT/ HR
• Conduct checks and review processes at the Distribution centre and 3rd party suppliers which are within the remit of the role.
• Work with other partners and agencies to gather intelligence and reduce risk to the business
• Attend subsidiaries and other satellite locations to ensure checklists have been completed and all physical security is working correctly and process followed at least once a month
• Promote the mission statement of the department and ensure all direct reports share and cascade the departmental values
• Develop and liaise with key stakeholders in relation to our Modern Day Slavery Policy and review issues liaising with the relevant authority
• Conduct Disciplinary hearings where necessary
• Conduct adhoc tasks in line with the needs of the business
• Review data and incidents to ensure accuracy and feedback where necessary
• Conduct random checks on the epod solution to ensure compliance from drivers at delivery and work with other areas of PP ensuring compliance
• Out of hours checks on locations to ensure consistency and vehicle security is appropriate
• Ensure all hubs/dcs are operating to the group model and using the correct security methods.
• Continually develop the security within the supply chain
• Ensure all physical and technical security is working in locations and faults rectified within a suitable time frame
• Develop and promote corporate policies within the group.
• Conduct field checks on drivers at delivery locations to ensure process is being followed.
• Investigate discrepancies within the supply chain.

Values/Behaviours :

• Integrity - Consistently demonstrates integrity and high standards of work; Acts professionally with an honest and fair approach
• Teamwork - Communicates effectively at all levels; Responds to internal / external customer needs in a timely and effective manner; Works collaboratively, showing respect to colleagues at all times
• Entrepreneurial approach - Is bold and passionate about the organisation, its products, services and its people; Experiments, takes risks and makes it happen; If there's a better way, find it
• Accountability - Is responsible for their actions; Takes ownership of decisions and outcomes
• Self motivated - actively look for potential issues

Skills/Experience/Knowledge Needed:

• Well organised with strong attention to detail and ability to manage workloads, prioritising where necessary
• Interview trained (Wicklander/Police etc)
• Knowledge of supply chain/logistics movements
• Fluent in English both written and oral
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
• Understanding of Microsoft office.
• Able to work individually and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of GDPR and the implications for a business of breaches
• Knowledge of legislation in relevant countries for security officers ie searching/patrolling etc
• Ability at short notice to deal with incidents
• Able to conduct investigations and submit relevant paperwork to HR
• flexible approach to work and hours due to being a 24hr business.
• Ability to travel within the area designated and into the UK for meetings etc.