Area Manager, Asset Protection - Greater Minnesota

Gapinc; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gap Inc. is seeking an Area AP Manager to oversee asset protection across a group of stores, leading Coordinators and Specialists, and driving safety and shortage-reduction programs.

You will partner with store and regional leadership, ensure security systems function, and collaborate with law enforcement to support cases, fostering a culture of safety and operational excellence across our iconic brands. This leadership role requires strong team coaching, investigations expertise, data-driven

Qualifications

• Experience leading AP teams across multiple stores.
• Background in investigations, surveillance, and shortage reduction.
• Ability to analyze data and apply insights to drive results.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of retail operations and asset protection best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach AP Coordinators and Specialists across multiple stores.
• Implement shortage reduction and safety programs tailored to your area.
• Conduct investigations into theft, fraud, and policy violations.
• Analyze data and incident trends to identify risks and proactive solutions.
• Partner with store and regional leadership to align AP strategies with business goals.
• Ensure security systems are functioning and compliant.
• Collaborate with law enforcement and legal partners to support case development.
• Promote a culture of safety, inclusion, and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership across locations

Investigations

Data analysis

Communication

Retail operations

Job description

About the Role

As an Area AP Manager, you oversee asset protection operations across a group of stores. You lead a team of Coordinators and/or Specialists, drive execution of safety and shortage reduction programs, and collaborate with store leadership to mitigate risk. Your work supports the protection of people, products, and experiences across our house of iconic brands: Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Athleta.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage AP Coordinators, Specialists and/or Service Representatives across multiple stores, providing coaching, development, and performance feedback.
• Implement and monitor shortage reduction and safety programs tailored to the needs of eachin your area.
• Conduct and oversee investigations into theft, fraud, and policy violations, ensuring compliance with legal and company standards.
• Analyze data and incident trends to identify risks and recommend proactive solutions.
• Partner with store and regional leadership to align AP strategies with business goals.
• Ensure physical security systems are functioning and compliant with company standards.
• Collaborate with law enforcement and legal partners to support case development andprosecution.
• Promote a culture of safety, inclusion, and operational excellence across your area.

Who You Are

• Strong leadership and coaching skills across multiple locations.
• Experience in investigations, surveillance, and shortage reduction.
• Ability to analyze data and apply insights to drive results.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of retail operations and asset protection best practices.