Area Loss Prevention Leader

Ross Stores, Inc.; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Ross Stores, Inc. in the United States (CA region) seeks an Area Loss Prevention Manager to oversee shrink reduction, safety, and fraud prevention across multiple stores nationwide. You will partner with district leadership to implement programs, audits, and investigations.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in loss prevention, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with MS Office and security technologies. This role requires travel and leadership of up to 75 SPS staff.

Qualifications

• 5+ years directly-related, multi-unit Loss Prevention and/or Retail work experience.
• Experience in driving successful loss prevention, shortage control, accident reduction and fraud prevention programs.
• Self-motivated individual who can be successful in a fast-paced environment, with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong presentation skills.
• Must demonstrate the ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities.
• Excellent analytical skills and demonstrated ability to solve problems.
• Proven ability to make good decisions under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented.
• Maintains confidentiality concerning all information and projects.
• Values and exhibits the highest level of personal integrity.
• Knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Loss Prevention technologies is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drive shrink reduction goals across stores/districts/area.
• Respond to shortage processes and analytics; develop action plans with stores.
• Identify shortage risks via indicator reports and partnerships.
• Ensure loss prevention audits are conducted consistently and objectively.
• Coach and train store leadership on best practices to minimize shortage.
• Promote shortage awareness and Loss Prevention initiatives.
• Support annual inventory processes.
• Adhere to budget guidelines at district/area level.
• Identify theft activity and drive investigations to resolution.
• Maintain records and communicate reporting to stakeholders.
• Drive awareness of theft techniques and prevention tools.
• Share expertise on security systems during openings and remodels.

Skills

5+ years directly-related, multi-unit

Loss Prevention programs

Excellent written and verbal comms

Analytical skills

Decision making under pressure

Adaptability to changing priorities

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

MS Office proficiency

Loss Prevention tech knowledge

Strong presentation skills

Proven leadership

Education

BA degree or greater preferred, Business or Criminal Justice

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

CCTV systems

Exception reporting systems

Job description

Ross Stores, Inc. in the United States (CA region) seeks an Area Loss Prevention Manager to oversee shrink reduction, safety, and fraud prevention across multiple stores nationwide. You will partner with district leadership to implement programs, audits, and investigations.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in loss prevention, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with MS Office and security technologies. This role requires travel and leadership of up to 75 SPS staff.