Market Investigator

Family Dollar; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 71,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare programs

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Job summary

Family Dollar in Houston is seeking a Market Investigator to ensure store operations comply with company programs and policies. You will audit stores, report findings, and advise managers on improvements to the in-store experience while training teams on loss prevention, cash handling, safety and security standards.

The role requires coordinating with APS, corporate partners and field managers, traveling locally, and working full-time including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; college preferred.
• Ability to read, interpret and explain operational directives.
• Experience: Store management in retail, grocery or drug store environments.
• Local market field experience in loss prevention a plus.
• Experience facilitating large group training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly LP audits and score store performance.
• Report audit findings to managers and corporate.
• Advise store managers on improving in-store operations based on audits.
• Train Store Managers on LP procedures and compliance including cash management and security.
• Assist Store Managers in training Team Members in these areas.
• Plan and facilitate storewide meetings with APS, staff and managers.
• Monitor district cash and Sales (OIS) loss trends with LP tools.
• Conduct surveillance to identify integrity issues and safety concerns.
• Ensure Asset Protection equipment is functional and used properly.
• Report suspected fraud to LP partners.
• Support special projects impacting the market (Target Program, shrink).
• Follow all Company Policies and Procedures.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

College preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Access

Job description

Job Description

Job Description The Market Investigator is responsible for confirming that the market’s stores operations and daily functions comply with Company programs and policies. Monitor and measure store process performance in these categories: Office/Cash Sales, Loss Prevention, Physical Security, Safety and Personnel Training and Development. This position will report directly to the Director, Loss Prevention or Regional Manager, Loss Prevention and will interface frequently with Field Managers and Corporate Business Partners.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct Monthly Stores LP Audit and score store performance based on specific criteria.
• Report audit findings to Store Manager, Field Manager and Corporate Management.
• Advise and consult with Store Managers on improving the in-store experience based on store audits.
• Train Store Managers on Family Dollar procedure and compliance to include Cash Management, Loss Prevention, Physical Security, Safety, Robbery Prevention, Product Freshness and Display Compliance.
• Assist Store Managers in training their Team Members in these areas.
• Plan and facilitate storewide meetings to review procedures/policies with Asset Protection Specialists (APS), store Team Members and Store Managers.
• Proficiently utilize exception reporting (XBR & SAER) and partnership with Corporate Sales Audit Department to monitor District Cash and Sales (OIS) losses and investigate cash or inventory loss trends.
• Monitor and manage District’s Target Program and weekly exception reporting to improve the market’s stores inventory results.
• Conducts in store surveillances using Loss Prevention tools I-Verify and DVR to identify and elevate potential internal integrity issues, safety concerns, fines, lost sales and others.
• Conducts Loss Prevention Quality Store Visits (LPQSV) including Honesty Conversations with store’s team members.
• Ensure that Store’s Asset Protection Equipment is in good working order and is being utilized effectively, including: CCTV, Interactive CCTV, Exit Alarms, Burglar Alarms, Safes, Drop Boxes and Checkpoint.
• Report suspected fraudulent activity to Loss Prevention Business Partners.
• Assist with special projects that impact given market (i.e. Target Program and Shrink Impact Stores)
• Follows and assures the implementation of all Company Policies and Procedures.
• All other projects/duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Completion of high school or equivalent; college preferred.
• Ability to read, interpret and explain to others operational directives (e.g., merchandise schematics, etc.).
• Experience: Prefer store management experience in retail, grocery or drug store environments.
• Field experience in local market and/or loss prevention training a plus.
• Previous experience facilitating large group training sessions.

Requirements

• Proven organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel and Access.).
• Ability to travel locally and overnight as needed.
• Valid Driver’s License Availability: Ability to work flexible, full-time schedule to include days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish is preferred but not required.

Pay

The pay for this role will be in the range of $70,700 - $74,400, with the actual pay being based on experience.

Benefits

We value our Associates' contributions to our success, which drives us to invest in the most important element of our organization: our people. As we work towards a healthier future, we provide eligible associates with the following: Health and welfare programs including medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off Retirement Plans

Schedule

Full time

Location

Houston, Texas

Department

Asset Protection

Company

Family Dollar