Asset Protection Manager

Saks Fifth Avenue Llc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Saks Fifth Avenue Llc seeks an Asset Protection Manager to lead investigations, audits, and shortage-control initiatives across a flagship store. The role partners with leadership and cross-functional teams to safeguard assets and drive awareness and accountability.

The candidate will coach investigators, oversee training, and maintain compliance with laws and company policies while enhancing security systems and inventory accuracy.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred.
• 5+ years of retail Asset Protection experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency with retail security systems, reporting platforms, and productivity software.
• Experience leading diverse teams to achieve operational goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Asset Protection Investigators and teams.
• Oversee audits, investigations, and policy compliance across the store.
• Drive shortage control, inventory accuracy, and loss mitigation strategies.
• Deliver training, lead meetings, and communicate with leadership teams.
• Coordinate with cross-functional partners to reduce theft exposures.
• Plan and execute annual physical inventory and reconciliations.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Investigative skills

Stakeholder management

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Retail security systems

Reporting platforms

Productivity software

Job description

## Asset Protection ManagerApply: SF\\_0601\\_NEW YORK FL: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-109502**Job Description:**The Asset Protection Manager is responsible for overall inventory shortage performance and full execution of the Asset Protection strategy for their assigned store. This role ensures a safe selling environment while protecting company assets through proactive shortage control, investigations, audits, and compliance with company policies and all local, and federal laws.The Asset Protection Manager partners closely with Store Leadership, Investigators, and cross-functional teams to drive awareness, accountability, and results. **Role Description:*** A proven leader with strong relationship-building, coaching, and influencing skills* Comfortable leading meetings, delivering training, and communicating with diverse audiences* Agile in fast-paced retail environments, able to prioritize and adapt as business needs evolve* Highly organized with strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills* Experienced in retail security systems, investigative practices, information systems, and productivity tools* Demonstrated success identifying shortage exposures and implementing effective mitigation strategies* Facilitate store-wide communication, training, safety sessions, and shortage awareness initiatives* Model and reinforce Exemplar Luxury Group customer experience expectations within Asset Protection operations* Identify internal and external theft exposures and implement proactive strategies to reduce loss* Provide recommendations and action plans for continuous improvement* Oversee audit planning, execution, and documentation, ensuring internal audit readiness* Review audit findings, summarize results, and drive corrective actions with Store Leadership* Lead planning and execution of annual physical inventory and reconciliation* Ensure all physical security standards are maintained and issues are addressed promptly* Oversee camera system functionality and enhancements* Ensure compliance with apprehension guidelines and all applicable laws during investigations* Partner with Investigators to prepare cases for interviews and resolution **People Leadership & Development*** Directly oversee and guide Asset Protection Investigators, providing daily leadership and direction* Ensure completion of required training, certifications, and ongoing technical development* Deliver performance feedback and support mid-year and annual review processes* Coach Investigators to strengthen investigative skills, decision-making, and professionalism*Responsibilities may evolve based on business needs or direction from Corporate Asset Protection. Additional duties may be assigned as required.* **Key Qualifications:****Work Experience/Educational Level/Certificates*** College degree preferred* 5+ years of retail Asset Protection experience, preferably in a high-volume retail luxury goods or complex environment* Excellent written and verbal communication skills* Confidence interacting with store leadership and presenting to large groups* Strong analytical skills* Proficiency with retail security systems, reporting platforms, and productivity software* Experience leading diverse teams to achieve operational, statistical, and developmental goalsIt is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Exemplar Luxury Group is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Exemplar Luxury Group and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact [e-mail] for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors. **Exemplar Luxury Group is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Exemplar Luxury Group and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact** **[e-mail]****.** Salary Range $78,007 - $97,509\\*