REI (Recreational Equipment Inc):
Senior Market Asset Protection Manager Job in Kent, VT

Senior Market Asset Protection Manager Apply Share Posted Date: Jul- 8-2019 Job ID: 14902 Job Type: Full Time Job Function: Asset Protection City: Kent State: Washington Store: REI Headquarters is moving to Bellevue, Spring 2020! What's cool about this job **This role will be remote and support the following areas: Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Texas, Arizona, Montana, and Idaho This job contributes to REI’s success by supporting improved profitability for the co-op through reduced inventory shrinkage, improved margin, reduced Workers Comp and GL claims and premiums, retail and supply chain management payroll reduction, operation/compliance training and auditing, business continuity oversight, improved product availability through shrink identification and mitigation, ensuring inspirational member experiences and service, process and vendor relationships, developing and implementing asset protection strategies and theft prevention security programs across the enterprise, models and acts in accordance with REI’s guiding values and mission.• Identifies and communicates key responsibilities and practices to ensure the organization promotes a successful attitude, confidence in leadership, and teamwork to achieve business results • Supports the implementation of company programs, procedures, methods and practices to promote REI key messages • Challenges and inspires employees to achieve business results • Ensures employees adhere to legal and operational compliance requirements • Oversees training and development of employees directly and indirectly managed and makes effective staffing decisions • Conducts ongoing performance reviews • Provides coaching, direction and leadership support to employees in order to achieve department, company and customer results • Establishes and maintains visibility within the department through partnerships with business partners • Monitors operational statistics, reports trends, variances and issues, and takes appropriate action. • Leads the development and implementation of the strategic goals of the Asset Protection function, in collaboration with input from key stakeholders and cross-divisional partners • Trains, develops, supervises and evaluates asset protection team members • Develops and oversees asset protection strategies and awareness programs to reduce inventory losses throughout the organization • Directs investigations into theft, fraud, integrity and other policy violations related to asset protection • Monitors and resolves external theft trends, incidents, and concerns through analysis, partnership with law enforcement, other retailers and education of stores • Oversees the physical security of the stores through CCTV, EAS and Alarm system installation and monitoring • Maintains security related equipment, including, but not limited to, locks, safes, merchandise protection, burglary alarms and cameras • Monitors shipping and receiving procedures through data integrity reporting, driving awareness, and making recommendations for process improvements to reduce potential inventory loss • Partners with Human Resources, Retail Directors, Retail Operations, Direct Sales, Inventory Accounting, Legal and Leadership to ensure efficient execution of asset protection and shrink control processes and procedures. Bring your passion and expertise • Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook • General business, project management, and criminal law practices • Exception based reporting • 7+ years retail asset protection/loss prevention multi-unit experience • Ability to manage multiple complex business relationships • Computer proficiency in spreadsheet software, word processing, and strong writing and verbal skills • SAP/Business Objects • Problem solving, critical thinking, and investigative skills • Ability to interact with all levels of management • Verbal and written communication skills • Ability to interface and maintain effective partnerships with all business partners and associates in a team - oriented environment • Organizational and project management skills • Builds capacity of individuals and teams through effective employee development, involvement, communication, and supervision efforts • Creates a strong, mutually supportive work spirit and culture where people can do their best • Establishes trust and inspires others • Makes effective organization and people decisions in a manner consistent with REI's values and ethics • Delivers on commitments and holds others to same • Champions the organization and advocates solutions in the overall company's best interest • Uses business knowledge, innovative thinking, and sound judgment in the solution of problems or the pursuit of business opportunities • Meet project deadlines with little supervision • Consolidates information from various sources including feedback from others to reach sound decisions • Considers the ultimate impact of decisions and actions on internal and external customers • Fosters change in company direction • Effectively plans and executes changes • College degree • Interview training (Wicklander/Reid) Ability to travel, work nights and weekends as appropriate to business needs At REI we offer an enviable work environment that has been recognized on the "100 Best Companies to Work For" list since the award's inception – 22 years in a row! Sure, we work hard, but it’s balanced with time off to play—a strategy that works for us as we continue to grow and thrive. Want to enjoy a workplace where you can be yourself, be heard and be respected while having a job that challenges you? This is the place. With more than 150 retail locations (and growing), REI offers unique competitive benefits to its more than 13,000 employees, including healthcare, gear and apparel discounts, free equipment rentals and challenge grants to help employees reach personal outdoor goals, generous retirement plan contributions, public transit subsidy, adoptions assistance, paid sabbaticals, and more. REI is an Equal Opportunity Employer Apply Back to job search Share