Regional Loss Prevention & Safety Leader

AutoZone, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Strong culture

Health plans

AutoZone discounts

401(k) plan

Mental health support

Career growth

Job summary

AutoZone, Inc. is seeking a Regional Loss Prevention Manager to partner with field leadership in implementing loss prevention and safety programs across the region. The role emphasizes field coaching, audits, data analysis, and investigations into theft to reduce loss and strengthen controls.

The ideal candidate will have a track record in multi-store retail environments with strong investigative and analytical skills, plus willingness to travel up to 60% to support store operations and training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Asset Protection, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of three years of retail loss prevention experience.
• Experience supporting multiple store locations within a retail environment.
• Strong investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and develop actionable solutions.
• Knowledge of retail operations, safety practices, and loss prevention methodologies.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence leaders at all levels.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 60%, including some overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Partner with field and store leadership to implement and maintain loss prevention and safety programs throughout an assigned region.
• Analyze KPIs, exception reporting, and shrink data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for loss reduction.
• Conduct loss prevention investigations involving internal and external theft, utilizing appropriate investigative techniques and documentation.
• Perform regular Loss Prevention and Safety audits to identify risks, ensure compliance, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain a strong field presence through routine store visits, regional meetings, and collaboration with operational leaders.
• Monitor POS exception reporting and other reporting tools to detect potential fraudulent or dishonest activity.
• Develop and recommend strategies, controls, and procedures to minimize losses involving merchandise, cash, and company assets.
• Oversee functionality and maintenance of security systems including alarms, EAS, and CCTV equipment.
• Support new store openings, relocations, and closings by ensuring compliance with LP standards.
• Assist in supervising regional LP personnel and addressing organizational and operational challenges.
• Ensure all incidents involving company asset loss are identified, investigated, documented, and resolved.
• Provide training and coaching to store teams on loss prevention awareness, safety standards, and operational compliance.

Skills

Investigative

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Investigative software

Job description

AutoZone, Inc. is seeking a Regional Loss Prevention Manager to partner with field leadership in implementing loss prevention and safety programs across the region. The role emphasizes field coaching, audits, data analysis, and investigations into theft to reduce loss and strengthen controls.

The ideal candidate will have a track record in multi-store retail environments with strong investigative and analytical skills, plus willingness to travel up to 60% to support store operations and training.