Director Asset Protection

ADUSA Distribution; Scarborough, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 139,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

ADUSA Distribution is seeking a visionary Director, Asset Protection to lead a multi-campus network and drive enterprise-wide security strategy across our Distribution & Transportation footprint.

You will guide 14 site Asset Protection Leaders and influence more than 450 third-party security professionals while partnering with regional and site leadership, legal teams, and external agencies to mitigate risk and safeguard assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required; a Master's degree is preferred.
• 10+ years of asset protection experience in distribution, retail, or a professional environment.
• 7-10 years of multi-site asset protection leadership experience.
• Certified interview and interrogation training (Wicklander-Zulawski or Reed).
• Experience analyzing P&Ls, exception reports, and operational metrics.
• LPC or LPQ certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Set the vision and direction for asset protection across a multi-campus network.
• Governance and oversight to ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to security standards.
• Lead, coach, and develop a geographically dispersed team of asset protection leaders.
• Indirectly oversee 450+ 3PL security personnel, ensuring consistent execution and performance.
• Design and execute strategic asset protection plans aligned with business growth and safety priorities.
• Lead investigations, crisis management, and emergency response.
• Represent D&T in legal proceedings, depositions, and hearings with authority and professionalism.
• Own and manage controllable expense budgets across sites.
• Deliver trend analysis and reporting to support regional financial performance and loss-prevention initiatives.
• Review and validate critical operational processes impacting inventory accuracy and in-stock performance.
• Analyze shrink and security data to identify trends, root causes, and emerging risk exposure.
• Partner with site leadership to implement corrective actions and continuous improvement plans.
• Leverage analytics to strengthen asset protection strategies and operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Budgeting

P&L analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

CCTV

EAS

Job description

Category/Area of Expertise: Asset Protection

Job Requisition: 555710

Address: USA-ME-Scarborough-145 Pleasant Hill Rd

Store Code: ADUSA Dist L&D-Executive (5167685)

ADUSA Distribution is the distribution company of Ahold Delhaize USA, providing distribution services to one of the largest grocery retail supply chains in the nation. ADUSA Distribution fosters a culture that inspires and empowers our associates to always deliver exceptional service and value. Our team is supporting the supply chain network evolution to an integrated self-distribution model of the future, serving leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. To learn more about our company and the other supply chain companies of Ahold Delhaize USA, visit www.adusasc.com.

Position Summary

Are you a visionary leader ready to shape a complex, multi-campus supply chain network? As Director, Asset Protection, you will provide enterprise-level leadership for asset protection across our Distribution & Transportation (D&T) network, guiding 14 site Asset Protection Leaders and influencing more than 450 third-party security professionals.

In this high-visibility role, you will design and execute proactive security strategies that safeguard multi-million-dollar assets, protect our people, and strengthen operational integrity. You'll partner closely with regional and site leadership, legal teams, and external agencies to mitigate risk, prevent loss, and foster a culture of safety and accountability. You'll also serve as a key voice in global asset protection strategy, shaping policies, deploying advanced technologies, and driving continuous improvement across the enterprise.

What You'll Do

Strategic Leadership & Governance

• Set the vision and direction for asset protection across a multi-campus network, aligning enterprise security systems, policies, and processes.
• Serve as the Global Asset Protection and LAG representative, influencing companywide standards and global policy development.
• Provide governance and oversight to ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to corporate security standards.

Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead, coach, and develop a geographically dispersed team of salaried asset protection leaders.
• Indirectly oversee 450+ 3PL security personnel, ensuring consistent execution and performance.
• Build organizational strength through training, mentorship, succession planning, and leadership development.

Risk Management, Compliance & Crisis Leadership

• Design and execute strategic asset protection plans aligned with business growth and safety priorities.
• Lead investigations, crisis management, and emergency response-including civil unrest and high-risk incidents.
• Represent D&T in legal proceedings, depositions, and hearings with authority and professionalism.

Stakeholder Influence & Enterprise Partnerships

• Build strong relationships with senior leaders, law enforcement, and city officials to advance security priorities and mitigate risk.
• Act as the field leader for major security projects and technology deployments, ensuring training, validation, and accountability.

Financial & Operational Accountability

• Own and manage controllable expense budgets across sites, including shrink, liability, payroll, and security spend.
• Deliver trend analysis and reporting to support regional financial performance and loss-prevention initiatives.
• Review and validate critical operational processes impacting inventory accuracy and in-stock performance.

Data-Driven Strategy & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze shrink and security data to identify trends, root causes, and emerging risk exposure.
• Partner with site leadership to implement corrective actions and continuous improvement plans.
• Leverage analytics to strengthen asset protection strategies and operational efficiency.

What You'll Bring

Experience & Education

• Bachelor's degree (required); Master's degree (preferred)
• 10+ years of asset protection experience in distribution, retail, or a professional environment
• 7-10 years of multi-site asset protection leadership experience
• Certified interview and interrogation training (Wicklander-Zulawski or Reed)
• Demonstrated experience analyzing P&Ls, exception reports, and operational metrics
• LPC or LPQ certification (preferred)

Knowledge & Expertise

• Enterprise asset protection strategy, physical security systems, compliance, and risk management
• Financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and P&L analysis
• Cross-functional understanding of supply chain operations, legal processes, and corporate governance
• Human relations expertise with the ability to influence senior leaders and external authorities

What Makes You Stand Out

• Proven leader of large, multi-site teams with responsibility for talent development and succession planning
• Strategic and analytical thinker with expertise in root cause analysis and long-term risk mitigation
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-influence skills
• Technical proficiency in investigations, compliance, and physical security systems (CCTV, EAS)
• Strong judgment and autonomy in high-stakes decision-making
• Resilient crisis leader with experience managing emergencies and civil unrest
• Accountability for protecting multi-million-dollar assets across a complex network

Other Requirements

• Approximately 50% travel across the network (scheduled and incident-driven)
• Ability to work in warehouse environments with temperatures from -5°F to 90°F and around powered industrial equipment

Why This Role Matters

This isn't just a security leadership role-it's a mission-critical enterprise role. You will shape the future of asset protection across a large-scale distribution network, influence global policy, and protect the people, inventory, and infrastructure that power the business. If you thrive on complexity, leadership, and high-impact decision-making, this is your opportunity to lead at scale and leave a lasting legacy.

Salary

-$139,120-208,680, depending on experience.

We are an organization that values diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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