Asset Protection Manager - Tallahassee

Company: advanceautoparts
Location: Tallahassee
Posted on: June 13, 2021

Job Description:

CAREER DESCRIPTION

Job Description

Summary:

The Asset Protection Manager (APM) works directly with the Sr APM and the Vice President(s) of Operation (VPO). They are

responsible for directing and coordinating the AP Department efforts and initiatives in partnership with the VPO, District

Managers and Store Teams to achieve maximum effectiveness in controlling loss within their assigned Territory. The APM

oversees the AP Operations of approximately 150+ stores. They are held accountable for all investigations, controllable lines of

shrink, cost of risk, training and assessments to ensure operational and procedural compliance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Work closely with assigned VPO(s), District Managers and Store Teams to drive strategic objectives

Work with business partners to execute programs which support areas of profitability, inventory excellence and

business continuity

Maintain and track inventory and outlier performance for each store in assigned area, pursue trends in and devise

improvement strategies in partnership with the VPO(s), District Managers and Store Teams

Manage Territory Shrink Program to include analyzing trends in shrinkage, determining root cause, devising

improvement strategies and providing recommendations to address opportunities and gaps in execution in partnership

with the Operators

Perform comprehensive audits of assigned region to analyze business operations and ensure policy and procedural

compliance

Conduct VPO Territory, District and Store Team Asset Protection training both in person or via telephone

Participate in VPO Territory and District visits and/or calls as necessary, to strengthen partnerships and improve the

overall awareness of the AP Departments efforts and initiatives

Present findings (patterns and trends) and proposed solutions to executive leadership

Manage investigations, audits, store visits, and other duties as assigned

Manage Secure Store exception based reporting software to identify areas of loss or exposure within the company

Initiate, manage and document all investigations relating to internal theft, external theft, fraud and policy violations

Conduct face-to-face and/or telephone interviews with team members suspected of internal theft, fraud or policy

violations

Assist in coordination of physical security programs (alarms, CCTV, safes, etc.)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong leadership skills strategic, proactive and growth minded

Ability to led diverse teams towards common goals

Strong partnership, interpersonal and collaboration skills

Strong business and financial acumen

Proficient knowledge of excepted internal investigation processes and methodologies in a retail environment

Excellent verbal and written communication skills required

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office

Must be self-motivated with highly-effective time management skills

Must have solid conflict management skills with the ability to work alone in stressful situations

Must have proficient project planning skills, including the ability to organize, prioritize and control job responsibilities to

meet deadlines in an environment with overlapping and potentially conflicting priorities

Minimum Requirements:

5 years of asset protection experience

3+ years of multi-unit experience

Pass extensive background check

Ability to work nights, evenings and weekends appropriate to retail business needs

Certified in Wicklander/Zulawski methodologies on interview and interrogation techniques are required. Certified

Forensic Interviewer preferred.

Up to 60% overnight travel may be required to complete the requirements associated with this position

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or three years multi-unit related experience and/or training; or

equivalent combination of education and experience

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