Manager, Asset Protection- Northlake

HD Supply; Northlake (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays & wellness

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HD Supply in Illinois seeks an experienced Asset Protection Specialist to prevent loss and safeguard distribution center and warehouse assets. You will identify theft, review CCTV, monitor security measures, and drive safety practices to reduce risk and protect profits.

The role requires strong leadership, incident investigation skills, and the ability to collaborate across functions to deploy asset protection initiatives. This position is based on-site and offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in a related discipline is typically required.
• Experience in asset protection, loss prevention, or physical security.
• Proven ability to lead safety programs and investigations.

Responsibilities

• Gathers information during incident reviews and ensures corrective actions.
• Drives security and safety programs to reduce shrink and losses.
• Leads internal and external investigations per policy.
• Ensures compliance with local/state regulations and company guidelines.
• Leads safety meetings and supports risk-mitigation activities.
• Develops shrink and theft awareness programs for management.

Skills

Asset protection

Loss prevention

Security leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS/BA in related field

Tools

MS Office

WMS / security systems

Job description

• Experience in asset protection, loss prevention, and physical security within distribution center, warehouse, or supply chain environments.
• Experience managing safety programs, OSHA compliance, risk assessments, and hazard mitigation.
• Experience conducting investigations, incident response, and corrective action management.
• Experience driving regulatory compliance, shrink reduction, and inventory protection initiatives.
• Strong leadership, project management, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and security, safety, and warehouse management systems.
• Wicklander-Zulawski (WZ) certification or training in investigative interviewing techniques preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in asset protection, loss prevention, and physical security within distribution center, warehouse, or supply chain environments.
• Experience managing safety programs, OSHA compliance, risk assessments, and hazard mitigation.
• Experience conducting investigations, incident response, and corrective action management.
• Experience driving regulatory compliance, shrink reduction, and inventory protection initiatives.
• Strong leadership, project management, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and security, safety, and warehouse management systems.
• Wicklander-Zulawski (WZ) certification or training in investigative interviewing techniques preferred.

Job Summary

Prevents financial loss caused by theft and fraud in assigned locations. Minimizes company losses by identifying theft and fraud incidents, preventing associate injuries, reviewing CCTV and exception reports, monitoring physical security, and driving a culture of safety and shrink elimination

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, And Key Accountabilities

• Gathers supporting information during incident reviews and ensures corrective action implementation.
• Drives sales and profitability by ensuring safe and secure working environments, including implementing and communicating asset protection programs, initiatives, and strategies.
• Initiates, conducts, and closes all internal and external investigations in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Ensures that all asset protection activities are compliant with local and state regulations and internal policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Facilitates safety meetings, ensures safety committee positions are filled, and all assigned tasks are completed in a timely manner .
• Performs and/or delegates routine hazard and environmental, health, and safety compliance inspections, ensuring abatement and corrective actions are completed .
• Manages and develops shrink and theft awareness programs and advises management of unusual activity using various reporting methods.

Nature and Scope

• Demonstrates skill in data analysis techniques by resolving missing/incomplete information and inconsistencies/anomalies in more complex research/data.
• Nature of work requires increasing independence; receives guidance only on unusual, complex problems or issues. Work review typically involves periodic review of output by a supervisor and/or direct customers of the process.
• May provide general guidance/direction to or train junior level support or professional personnel.

Work Environment

• Usually located in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors causing moderate physical discomfort, such as dust, fumes, or odors.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds in a physical environment. Ability to stand for periods of time up to and exceeding 60 minutes. Ability to make repetitive movements, such as using a 10-key or calculator, bending, or squatting.
• Typically requires overnight travel more than 50% of the time.

Education And Experience

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 2-5 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 2-4 years of experience in a related field. Certification is required in some areas.

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Pay Range

$84,700.00-$126,700.00 Annual

HDS provides the following benefits to all permanent full-time associates:

• Medical (with Prescription drug coverage), dental, and vision plans
• Health care and Dependent Care FSA (as applicable)
• 401(K) with company match
• Paid Holiday, Vacation, Personal Time, and Wellness Day
• Paid Sick Time
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Whole Life insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance

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Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.