Asset Protection Lead: Retail Shrink & Safety

Meijer, Inc.; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement

Job summary

Meijer, Inc. Warsaw, IN seeks an Asset Protection Team Leader to lead the AP group, investigate losses, and enforce safety and shrink prevention with 200% accountability. You will collaborate with Market AP Manager and Store Leadership to uphold integrity and operational excellence.

You’ll oversee hiring, performance reviews, training, budget-aligned scheduling, and store-wide deterrence methods, while supporting safety committees and cross-functional initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• 1-2 years of retail experience.
• 1-2 years of investigative experience preferred.
• 1-2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to think strategically and make discretionary recommendations and decisions.
• Ability to proficiently delegate tasks to ensure completion at multiple units.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong investigative skills/techniques.
• Understanding of Organized Retail Crime.

Responsibilities

• Manages leadership of the Asset Protection team including hiring, performance reviews, scheduling within budget standards and overall performance.
• Manages investigations of internal/external losses and criminal acts and ensures store-wide execution of deterrence methods.
• Serves as a permanent member of the store’s Safety Committee and promotes accountability.
• Conducts safety auditing to identify unsafe conditions and implements remediation strategies.
• Ensures physical security of the unit, alarms, key control, and staff training.
• Develops and implements shrink plans and Asset Protection goals.
• Maintains professional standards as liaison with outside authorities.
• Reviews financial reports and performs root cause analysis with store leadership.
• Conducts pre and post inventory assessments and analyses.
• Attends and presents at store meetings and new team member orientations.

Skills

Leadership

Investigations

Strategic thinking

Decision making

Time management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Budgeting

People development

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Meijer, Inc. Warsaw, IN seeks an Asset Protection Team Leader to lead the AP group, investigate losses, and enforce safety and shrink prevention with 200% accountability. You will collaborate with Market AP Manager and Store Leadership to uphold integrity and operational excellence.

You’ll oversee hiring, performance reviews, training, budget-aligned scheduling, and store-wide deterrence methods, while supporting safety committees and cross-functional initiatives.