Sr. Manager, Asset Protection & EHS – Supply Chain

Advance Auto Parts; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 112,500 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance Auto Parts seeks a Sr. Manager of Asset Protection & Environmental Health & Safety (AP/EHS) for the Supply Chain network. You will lead a team across Distribution Centers, partnering with DC leadership to drive safety, security, and operational excellence.

You will oversee investigations, regulatory compliance, and business continuity, while partnering with executives to reduce risk and improve inventory integrity across the East Coast region.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Asset Protection, Environmental Health & Safety, Risk Management, or Supply Chain Security.
• 5+ years of leadership experience across multi-site operations.
• Experience conducting workplace incident investigations and implementing corrective action programs.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety compliance requirements.
• Successful completion of an extensive background check.
• Wicklander‑Zulawski certification or equivalent (preferred or willing to obtain within 90 days).

Responsibilities

• Partner with Supply Chain leadership to implement AP/EHS strategies that promote safety excellence, operational efficiency, inventory accuracy, physical security, and business continuity across Distribution Centers.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Asset Protection & EHS Managers supporting multiple Distribution Center locations.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety performance through root cause analysis, injury prevention initiatives, corrective action plans, and regulatory compliance programs.
• Analyze safety, security, inventory, and operational performance metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Present findings, recommendations, and action plans to executive and Supply Chain leadership.
• Conduct Distribution Center assessments, operational reviews, and facility audits to evaluate compliance with company policies, safety standards, security protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Distribution Center Directors and Operations leaders to drive accountability for safety performance, inventory integrity, equipment operation, and workplace compliance.
• Lead or oversee investigations involving workplace incidents, injuries, property damage, inventory loss, theft, fraud, security breaches, and policy violations.
• Monitor and manage key risk indicators, including OSHA recordables, workers' compensation trends, inventory variance, cargo theft, physical security vulnerabilities, and cost‑of‑risk metrics.
• Support physical security programs including access control systems, CCTV, alarm monitoring, visitor management, and facility security assessments.
• Collaborate with Transportation, Facilities, Human Resources, Legal, and Operations teams to mitigate operational risks and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Lead AP/EHS training initiatives for Distribution Center leadership and team members to improve awareness, compliance, and operational execution.
• Support crisis management, emergency preparedness, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning efforts across the Supply Chain network.

Skills

Leadership

OSHA regulations

Incident investigation

Data analysis

Financial acumen

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety

Master's Degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

The Sr. Manager, Asset Protection & Environmental Health & Safety (AP/EHS) – Supply Chain partners directly with the Director of Asset Protection & EHS and Supply Chain Operations leadership to drive enterprise safety, security, risk mitigation, and loss prevention strategies across Advance Auto Parts' Distribution Center network. This role is responsible for leading AP/EHS efforts that protect team members, safeguard company assets, ensure regulatory compliance, and support operational excellence across assigned Distribution Centers and Supply Chain facilities. The Sr. Manager oversees the management and development of a team of Asset Protection & EHS Managers that oversees the AP operations of their assigned Distribution Centers. They are accountable for working closely with Distribution Center General Managers, Regional Supply Chain Leaders, Transportation partners, and cross‑functional teams to build a world‑class safety culture, reduce risk, improve inventory integrity, strengthen physical security, and support uninterrupted operations. This leader is accountable for EHS performance, incident investigations, compliance assessments, inventory loss controls, training effectiveness, and business continuity initiatives throughout the assigned region.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Partner with Supply Chain leadership to implement AP/EHS strategies that promote safety excellence, operational efficiency, inventory accuracy, physical security, and business continuity across Distribution Centers.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Asset Protection & EHS Managers supporting multiple Distribution Center locations.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety performance through root cause analysis, injury prevention initiatives, corrective action plans, and regulatory compliance programs.
• Analyze safety, security, inventory, and operational performance metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Present findings, recommendations, and action plans to executive and Supply Chain leadership.
• Conduct Distribution Center assessments, operational reviews, and facility audits to evaluate compliance with company policies, safety standards, security protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Distribution Center Directors and Operations leaders to drive accountability for safety performance, inventory integrity, equipment operation, and workplace compliance.
• Lead or oversee investigations involving workplace incidents, injuries, property damage, inventory loss, theft, fraud, security breaches, and policy violations.
• Monitor and manage key risk indicators, including OSHA recordables, workers' compensation trends, inventory variance, cargo theft, physical security vulnerabilities, and cost‑of‑risk metrics.
• Support physical security programs including access control systems, CCTV, alarm monitoring, visitor management, and facility security assessments.
• Collaborate with Transportation, Facilities, Human Resources, Legal, and Operations teams to mitigate operational risks and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Lead AP/EHS training initiatives for Distribution Center leadership and team members to improve awareness, compliance, and operational execution.
• Support crisis management, emergency preparedness, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning efforts across the Supply Chain network.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence operations leaders and drive cultural change.
• Demonstrated experience building safety‑focused and compliance‑driven organizations within a Supply Chain, Distribution, Manufacturing, or Logistics environment.
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations, workplace safety standards, incident investigation methodologies, and risk management principles.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control processes, physical security programs, and loss prevention practices.
• Ability to analyze operational, safety, and inventory performance data to identify trends and drive actionable solutions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to balance safety, risk mitigation, and operational productivity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data analysis tools.
• Strong project management, planning, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to lead through ambiguity while managing multiple priorities across a geographically dispersed network.

Minimum Requirements

• 7+ years of Asset Protection, Environmental Health & Safety, Risk Management, or Supply Chain Security experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience supporting multi‑site operations within Distribution Centers, Warehousing, Manufacturing, Logistics, or Retail Supply Chain environments.
• Experience conducting workplace incident investigations and implementing corrective action programs.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety compliance requirements.
• Successful completion of an extensive background check.
• Wicklander‑Zulawski certification or equivalent investigative interviewing certification preferred (or willingness to obtain within 90 days).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety, Supply Chain Management, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Risk Management, or related field.
• Master's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Occupational Safety, or related discipline preferred.
• Professional certifications such as:
• CSP (Certified Safety Professional)
• CHMM
• CSHM
• CPP (Certified Protection Professional)
• LPQ/LPC
• OSHA 30‑Hour Certification

Location & Work Availability

This position will be located within the Distribution Centers it will support and will require travel. A minimum of 60% travel is required within the assigned Distribution Centers and across the East Coast, including overnight travel.

Benefits Summary

We believe in supporting our Team Members and those they love through comprehensive health & wellness benefits. Learn more here: https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Advance Auto Parts is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Compensation Range

The good faith estimate for this role is between 112,500.00 USD and 150,000.00 USD salary for a new team member. The rate offered depends on a number of factors, including geographic location, experience in retail, automotive knowledge, education, leadership roles, and other skillsets ideal for this position and shift differential (if applicable).

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