Asset Protection Lead Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Asset Protection Lead to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Act as first responder for in-store incidents (e.g., security, weather, etc.);
- Educate and support store teams on operational shortage priorities;
- Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance;
- Identify theft and shortage trends in your store;
- Build a close partnership with the Store Director;
- Influence a culture of accountability and awareness of AP priorities with clear expectations;
- Work a schedule that aligns to guest and business needs (this includes early morning, evening, overnight shifts and weekends);
- Support internal investigations led by an AP leader in your market and/or your leader;
- Identify shortage risks in key divisions and work with other leaders to develop tactics that will reduce shortage and drive profitable sales;
- Execute strategies led by your business partner to deliver business results while prioritizing the guest experience;
- Own the prevention, identification and resolution of external theft incidents;
- Know your role in supporting total store sales and increase profitability by ensuring product is in stock and available to our guests;
- Provide service and a shopping experience that meets the needs of the guest;
- Communicate, influence and educate AP priorities to your peers and leadership;
- All other duties based on business needs.
Requirements:
- Experience partnering, educating and supporting store business leaders on operational shortage priorities;
- Knowledge in how to respond to external theft incidents and how to prevent future theft;
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older;
- Previous retail and/or loss prevention experience preferred, but not required;
- Effective communication skills;
- Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently;
- Welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and other team members;
- Skills in planning department(s) AP daily/weekly workload priorities to support business priorities and deliver on goals;
- High school degree or equivalent;
- Work both independently and with a team;
- Learn and adapt to current technology needs;
- Meet any state or local licensure and/or other legal requirements related to the position.