Store Asset Protection Manager

Meijer; Mount Pleasant (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Asset Protection Manager to lead their team in preventing shrink and ensuring safety. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with store leadership to implement effective theft controls and develop a culture of accountability. Your strategic thinking and leadership skills will be crucial as you manage investigations and ensure the physical security of the store. Join a forward-thinking company that values integrity and excellence, and make a significant impact on operational success while fostering a safe environment for all team members.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of retail and investigative experience preferred.
• Ability to analyze financial reports including Shrink and P/L statements.
• Understanding of Organized Retail Crime and product protection strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage Asset Protection team and ensure effective shrink prevention.
• Conduct safety audits and implement strategies for unsafe conditions.
• Review financial reports and partner with store leadership on resolutions.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Leadership Skills

Investigative Skills

Task Delegation

Financial Analysis

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Work Experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Today, with our current team members, we have the strength to help you grow in any career direction you want, whether in our stores, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities or our Midwest corporate offices. It's your future, maybe it starts with Meijer.

Please review the job profile below and apply today!

Job Overview

Collaborates with the Market Asset Protection Manager and Store Leadership to support a culture of shrink prevention through operational excellence, theft controls and people development, along with a culture of safety with 200% accountability. Oversees and ensures the effectiveness of Asset Protection shrink prevention initiatives, company directives and safety efforts to maintain an open environment of integrity and excellence.

What You'll be Doing:

• Manage leadership of the Asset Protection team including hiring, performance reviews, providing timely feedback, scheduling within budget standards and overall performance as it aligns to company programs and initiatives.
• Manage and participate in investigations of internal/external losses and criminal acts; ensure store-wide execution of deterrence methods, including merchandise protection, by teaching, training, and providing consistent follow-up to store leadership.
• Serve as a permanent member of the store's Safety Committee team and promote the 200% safety accountability expectation.
• Conduct safety auditing to identify unsafe conditions and behaviors, then determine and implement strategies to remedy concerns.
• Ensure physical security of the assigned unit, e.g., AP technology, fire protection systems, and alarms are operational, key control is maintained, doors are locked per policy, and staff are trained.
• Develop and implement strategies related to store's shrink plans and ensure Asset Protection goals are met.
• Maintain professional standards within the Asset Protection office as a point of contact with outside/third-party authorities.
• Review financial reports and processes to analyze root causes and partner with store leadership on resolutions.
• Conduct pre and post-inventory assessments and analyses.
• Participate and present at store meetings, new team member orientations, and department-specific meetings regarding Asset Protection topics.
• This profile is not exhaustive; other duties may be assigned or required.

What You Bring (Qualifications):

• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• 1-2 years of retail experience.
• 1-2 years of investigative experience preferred.
• 1-2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to think strategically and make discretionary recommendations and decisions.
• Proficient in delegating tasks to ensure completion across multiple units.
• Ability to prioritize tasks to maximize organizational impact.
• Effective leadership skills to remotely lead asset protection teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to analyze financial reports including Shrink, P/L statements, Risk Assessments, and Exception reports.
• Strong investigative skills and techniques.
• Skilled in interviewing and interrogation tactics (Wicklander preferred).
• Understanding of the criminal and civil justice system.
• Understanding of Organized Retail Crime.
• Understanding of retail operations and product protection strategies.