Director of Asset Protection & Security Strategy

ADUSA Distribution; Milford Terrace (NC); On-site; USD 139,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

ADUSA Distribution is seeking a Director, Asset Protection to lead enterprise-wide security across our multi-campus D&T network. You will guide 14 site AP Leaders and influence 450+ third-party security professionals, shaping policies and advanced technologies to safeguard assets and people.

In this high-visibility role you will design proactive strategies, manage budgets, and partner with legal, regional and site leadership to drive risk mitigation, compliance and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's 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).
• LPC or LPQ certification (preferred).
• Experience analyzing P&Ls, exception reports, and operational metrics.

Responsibilities

• Set the vision and direction for asset protection across a multi-campus network.
• Lead, coach, and develop a dispersed team of asset protection leaders.
• Design and execute strategic asset protection plans aligned with growth and safety priorities.
• Lead investigations, crisis management, and emergency response including high-risk incidents.
• Build relationships with senior leaders, law enforcement, and external authorities.
• Own and manage controllable expense budgets across sites and drive loss-prevention initiatives.
• Analyze shrink and security data to identify trends and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Asset protection

Leadership

P&L analysis

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

CCTV

EAS

Job description

ADUSA Distribution is seeking a Director, Asset Protection to lead enterprise-wide security across our multi-campus D&T network. You will guide 14 site AP Leaders and influence 450+ third-party security professionals, shaping policies and advanced technologies to safeguard assets and people.

In this high-visibility role you will design proactive strategies, manage budgets, and partner with legal, regional and site leadership to drive risk mitigation, compliance and continuous improvement