Asset Protection Specialist - Retail
Must be located in Twin Cities, MN.
About the Role
The Asset Protection Specialist will work in high-shrink locations to conduct surveillance and investigations into internal theft/fraud and/or vendor fraud as directed by the District Asset Protection Manager. This position is responsible for monitoring and analyzing inventory and shrink reports to identify internal or vendor theft/fraud, partnering with leadership to develop strategies addressing areas of concern based on data analytics. The Asset Protection Specialist will witness or conduct associate interviews as directed and may appear in court as needed. Once a location is no longer identified as "high risk," the specialist will be reassigned to another high-shrink location.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a CCTV expert; conduct surveillances, document unusual activity, and gather patterns on potential internal theft/fraud situations.
- Analyze data to identify patterns of internal theft/fraud and partner with leadership to develop strategies addressing areas of concern.
- Conduct investigations into suspected theft or fraud at the direction of the District Asset Protection Manager (DAPM).
- Perform general loss interviews, vendor surveillances, and cash over/short investigations as needed.
- Work closely with the AP auditor and AP ORC Investigator to determine internal connections to external or vendor crimes.
- At the conclusion of an investigation, properly document all steps in the case reporting system and prepare video and documentary evidence for law enforcement and court proceedings.
- Perform other relevant job duties as required.
Requirements
- Wicklander/Zulawski Interviewing and Interrogation certification preferred.
- LP Foundation LPQ or LPC certification preferred.
- 2 years of Asset Protection experience preferred.
- Familiarity with CCTV system operation.
- Experience with case report writing preferred.
Skills
- Ability to identify trends through report analysis.
- Well-organized, creative, and self-motivated.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficient with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Good judgment, as direct supervision may not always be immediately available.
Physical Environment/Demands
- Travel 30% - 50% required, with occasional overnight trips.
- Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.
- May sit for long periods at a desk or computer terminal.
- Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
- May use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment.
- Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Pay
UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual pay will depend on factors including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Benefits
Eligible to participate in the following benefits programs, subject to meeting eligibility requirements and terms and conditions:
- Paid Time Off, Sick Time, paid holidays, and parental leave (see Washington-specific details for positions in or remote from Washington).
- 401K Program.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance program.
- Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account.
UNFI’s compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change at the Company’s discretion, consistent with applicable law.