Lead - Security & Loss Prevention

Mahindra Logistics; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra Logistics is seeking a Regional SLP Manager in Chennai, India to implement security, loss prevention, and risk mitigation across multiple warehouses. The role focuses on protecting assets, ensuring policy compliance, and supporting incident management and investigations.

The position requires leading security teams, conducting audits, and maintaining KPI dashboards to inform management decisions. Strong collaboration with operations is essential for effective controls.

Qualifications

• Oversee security, loss prevention, and risk mitigation across multiple warehouses.
• Conduct security audits, risk analyses, and supervise security staff.
• Lead investigations into theft, fraud, or process violations.
• Maintain regional incident dashboards and risk-based KPIs.
• Train and evaluate SLP staff; coordinate with stakeholders and operations.

Responsibilities

• Implement physical security protocols at all warehouses and sites.
• Monitor inventory variances and perform root-cause analyses.
• Coordinate audits and reporting on security incidents.
• Lead investigations and ensure timely reporting to leadership and legal teams.
• Develop and share regional risk insights with management and operations.
• Supervise and train SLP executives and supervisors in the region.

Skills

Security risk management

CCTV systems knowledge

Data-driven decision making

Investigation and report writing

Stakeholder and team management

Local regulatory knowledge

Tools

CCTV systems

EAS/RFID

Access control

Job description

The Regional SLP Manager is responsible for implementing and managing security, loss prevention, and risk mitigation strategies across multiple warehouses and logistics hubs in the assigned region. The role ensures operational continuity, asset protection, compliance with policies, and support for incident management and investigations.

• Security Risk Management
  • Ensure physical security protocols are implemented at all warehouses and logistics sites.
  • Conduct regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and risk analysis.
  • Supervise contracted security agencies and in-house personnel, ensuring SOP compliance.
• Loss Prevention
  • Monitor inventory variances and initiate root cause analysis for shrinkage, pilferage, or stock discrepancies.
  • Drive implementation of perpetual inventory practices, CCTV reviews, and exception reporting.
  • Coordinate with warehouse and operations teams for corrective action on control failures.
• Investigations Compliance
  • Lead investigations into theft, fraud, or process violations.
  • Document all findings and ensure timely reporting to senior leadership and legal teams.
  • Ensure compliance with statutory, safety, and organizational policies across the region.
• Reporting Analytics
  • Maintain regional incident dashboards and KPIs related to loss, safety, and incident trends.
  • Share periodic reports with management highlighting risk zones and recommendations.
  • Analyze patterns in theft, access control breaches, or system bypasses.
• Team Management Training
  • Manage, train, and evaluate performance of SLP executives and supervisors in the region.
  • Conduct awareness sessions on safety, fraud prevention, emergency procedures, and escalation matrix.

Key Skills Competencies:

• Strong understanding of warehouse/logistics operations and controls
• Knowledge of CCTV systems, EAS/RFID, access control, and security hardware
• Analytical mindset for data-driven decision-making
• Incident investigation and report writing
• Effective stakeholder and team management
• Working knowledge of local legal and regulatory frameworks