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Vice President, Asset Protection
Big Lots Stores
Columbus, OH, United States
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Description
Big Lots is seeking a VP, Asset Protection based in Columbus, Ohio. This leader will be passionate about our mission – to serve everyone like family. This simple, passionate mission provides a better shopping experience for our customer, shows value and development for our associates, and creates growth for our shareholders.
They will be familiar with emerging industry-wide trends, including technology and data analytics. Working cross-functionally, the leader will identify and develop leading industry practices to ensure company assets are safeguarded. They will also project our leadership competencies to Build Talent, Establish Personal Credibility, Drive Change, Deliver Performance and Plan & Organize.
Oversees and directs all Asset Protection related functions for a Corporate Office, multi-state distribution centers and large retail store network. Responsible for enterprise direction and strategy as it pertains to Asset Protection with a goal of minimizing shrink, reducing loss and maximizing security and associate safety. Responsible for the overall Company performance for the Asset Protection function.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (include but are not limited to the following):
1. Provide oversight of the development, implementation, and review of asset protection methodologies, strategies, procedures, and policies to ensure the safeguard of Company assets and the reduction of shrink.
2. Responsible for the oversight of physical security, associate safety, and asset protection for the corporate office, distribution center(s), and stores.
3. Leader for the Asset Protection team in matters involving audits, investigations and reporting on possible violations of company policy, business and professional ethics, and safety issues. Ensures that proper policies and procedures are followed.
4. Provide oversight, review, and drive communication of senior management level reporting on shrinkage, safety, and other key asset protection metrics.
5. Champion effective management strategies and associate development programs to ensure proper succession planning, positive associate relations programs, positive work environment and associate engagement.
6. Ensures enforcement of all corporate policies and procedures.
7. Manages direct reports which includes hiring and staffing an effective team, training and development, completing accurate performance assessments and conducting disciplinary actions when appropriate.
Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Criminal Justice or a related field required.
2. Ten years minimum experience in retail asset protection / loss prevention required.
3. Five to seven years of experience in a management role required.
4. Three to five years of experience in a distribution environment preferred.
5. Working knowledge of safety and security policies and regulations required.
6. Verbal and written communications skills required.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.
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