Manager DC Asset Protection

Burlington Stores; Georgia; On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible hours

Associate discount

Job summary

Burlington Stores in Georgia is seeking a DC Asset Protection Manager to safeguard company assets through effective leadership and collaboration. This role involves managing a team of up to 100 associates to ensure safety and security in distribution operations.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in asset protection, strong problem-solving skills, and communication abilities. The position offers a competitive salary of $80,000 - $105,000 with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in asset protection or loss prevention.
• Experience managing teams of 40+ associates in a logistics environment.
• Understanding of security systems and technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of up to 100 associates.
• Develop and enforce asset protection initiatives.
• Investigate incidents of theft and implement preventive measures.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Education

Associate’s Degree in related field

Tools

CCTV systems

Fire Alarm systems

Burglary Alarms

Job description

Position Overview

The DC Asset Protection Manager leads a team of up to 100 associates, including multiple exempt DCAP Supervisors, in ensuring that both our team members and properties are safe and secure. Additionally, the role oversees asset protection functions of up to multiple distribution facilities and or off‑site trailer holding yards. These facilities are staffed by both in‑house team members and or a 3rd party guard service. Staffing includes overnights, weekends, and holidays. This role is integral to maintaining operational integrity by managing truck gate accuracy, as well as, to some degree, truck yard accuracy. The DCAP Manager works closely with all business partners. The DCAP Manager leverages data to identify root causes of Supply Chain shrink and leads initiatives to investigate shortages and implement actions to mitigate theft and fraud.

A Day In The Life

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and motivate the DCAP team consisting of up to 100 associates, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and high performance.
• Provide clear direction, set measurable goals, and conduct regular performance evaluations.
• Identify training needs and implement development programs to enhance team capabilities.
• Work cross‑functionally with DC leaders to ensure alignment and progress toward all Company initiatives.

Partnership Building

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including DC Operations, DC Safety, Human Resources, Facilities/Maintenance, and Logistics Teams.
• Partner with external agencies, such as law enforcement, as needed to address security concerns or incidents.
• Act as a liaison between the asset protection team and other departments to foster collaboration and support Company goals.

Asset Protection

• Develop and enforce safe and secure initiatives to safeguard company assets, including inventory, property, and personnel.
• Investigate incidents of theft, fraud, or other security breaches and implement corrective measures to prevent recurrence.
• Oversee the accurate documentation, tracking, and verification of incoming and outgoing shipments at truck gates as well as perform validations of trailer yard audits including weekend assignments for End of Month Reporting.
• Assess department technology and equipment to confirm in working condition and up to company standard.

Safe and Secure Operations

• Plays a supporting role in promoting workplace safety by supporting DC Safety and Operational Teams with maintaining compliance of safety policies and procedures.
• Is able to identify potential risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with operations teams to ensure adherence to safe and secure standards such as visible badge and clear bag strategies across all shifts.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Utilize data to identify trends, assess risks, and evaluate the effectiveness of asset protection initiatives.
• Prepare and present reports on security incidents, losses, and operational improvements to leadership.
• Review of WMS, YMS, and various other reporting tools to identify exceptions and course correct when necessary.

Other Tasks as Assigned by Director

• Work Order Support
• Pool Point Support
• Engagement with local external partners, i.e.; Law Enforcement, Fire Marshall

You’ll Come With

Education and Qualifications

Education:

Associate’s Degree Preferred

Licenses/Certification/Registration:

Wicklander/Zulawski Interview Training Required

Experience:

• 4+ years of experience in asset protection, loss prevention, or a related field, preferably in a distribution or logistics environment managing teams of 40+ associates.
• Strong understanding of security systems such as CCTV, Card Access, Fire Alarm, and Burglary Alarms.
• Excellent problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to build trust and collaboration across teams.
• Clear and demonstrated examples showing strong judgement and decision making abilities.

Skills and Abilities:

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• An associate’s degree in criminal justice, business management, or a related field.
• Experience with incident investigation and crisis management.
• Demonstrated track record of driving results while leading a team to include exceptional associate engagement.
• Ability to travel between distribution sites as needed to support the business.
• Ability to travel to 3rd party Pool Point providers based on business need (Typically 3‑5 times per year).
• Demonstrated examples of leveraging data to identify root causes of shrink.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends, to support a 24/7 operation.
• This role is fast‑paced and requires a mix of office‑based and on‑floor activities, including walking or standing for extended periods of time. Frequent travel between assigned distribution sites is expected. This travel most commonly will fall into a 25‑mile radius. Occasional travel to third‑party pool points to support critical business needs or attend off‑site meetings can also be expected. Travel of distances greater than those described is limited but could occur based on business needs.

Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!

You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full‑time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan. We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day.

Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job‑related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.

Min‑Mid: $80,000.00 - $105,000.00

Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.