Director, Asset Protection & Enterprise Security

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

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.