Director of Loss Prevention

Rural King Job Opportunity

Rural King is America's Farm and Home Store, providing essentials to the communities we serve. With a wide array of necessities ranging from food and feed to farm and home products, Rural King serves over 150 locations across 17 states and is constantly expanding. Our annual sales exceed $2.5 Billion, and our heart beats in Mattoon, IL, home to our corporate office, distribution center, and flagship store.

One thing our customers appreciate is our unique shopping experience, complete with complimentary popcorn and coffee. It's just one way we show our appreciation for their support.

At Rural King, we value our associates and strive to create a positive, rewarding workplace. We offer growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and a people-first environment where dedicated individuals come together to serve rural communities passionately. Join us, and you'll find not just a job but a chance to grow professionally, contribute meaningfully, and make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

How we reward you:

• 401(k) plan that provides a 100% match on the first 3% of your contributions and 50% of the next 2%
• Healthcare plans to support your needs
• Virtual doctor visits
• Access to Centers of Excellence with Barnes Jewish Hospital and Mayo Clinic's Complex Care Program
• 15% Associate Discount
• Dave Ramsey's SmartDollar Program
• Associate Assistance Program
• RK Cares Associate Hardship Program
• 24/7 Chaplaincy Services
• Company paid YMCA Family Membership

Responsibilities

Directs, implements, and oversees the execution and dissemination of loss prevention, safety, and compliance topics. Directly manages District Loss Prevention Supervisors and the Surveillance team, and regularly partners with store operations, distribution, and the Store Support Center.

• Train the District Loss Prevention Supervisors and Surveillance Team in inventory control, loss prevention, policies, procedures, and compliance
• Responsible for assuring compliance with safety, security and receiving guidelines and policies relative to loss prevention
• Oversee investigations
• Provide direction towards the process of reviewing security video footage
• Oversee entire inventory process and results with a primary focus on store inventory issues
• Develop an effective partnership with store operations and store support center
• Review and approve/deny all shrink prevention bonuses
• Analyze trends in shrink, margin and inventory and communicate findings with functional teams
• Analyze, prepare, and coordinate the preparation of financial reporting
• Lead our associates in a way that exemplifies the leadership principles taught in Thrive and reinforces Thrive skills with managers reporting to you
• Travel to locations
• Use discretion and independent judgment in making decisions
• May be required to cross train and perform other duties

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Manage the District Loss Prevention Supervisors and Surveillance Team

Qualifications

Essential Qualities for Success:

• Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of multi-unit loss prevention experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Surveillance experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Must be a self-starter, critical thinker, good listener, and ability to work under pressure at a fast pace
• Ability to participate in our online applicant and new hire onboarding process remotely
• Ability to complete computer-based training

Physical Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally to all audiences
• Good visual acuity
• Close vision for computer work
• Repetitive wrist movements on keyboard
• Ability to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time
• Ability to walk up and down stairs multiple times per day

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.