Director Asset Protection

About the role

ADUSA Distribution is the distribution company of Ahold Delhaize USA, providing distribution services to one of the largest grocery retail supply chains in the nation. ADUSA Distribution fosters a culture that inspires and empowers our associates to always deliver exceptional service and value. Our team is supporting the supply chain network evolution to an integrated self-distribution model of the future, serving leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop.

Position Summary: Are you a visionary leader ready to shape a complex, multi-campus supply chain network? As Director, Asset Protection, you will provide enterprise-level leadership for asset protection across our Distribution & Transportation (D&T) network, guiding 14 site Asset Protection Leaders and influencing more than 450 third-party security professionals. In this high-visibility role, you will design and execute proactive security strategies that safeguard multi-million-dollar assets, protect our people, and strengthen operational integrity. You'll partner closely with regional and site leadership, legal teams, and external agencies to mitigate risk, prevent loss, and foster a culture of safety and accountability. You'll also serve as a key voice in global asset protection strategy, shaping policies, deploying advanced technologies, and driving continuous improvement across the enterprise.

Why This Role Matters: This isn't just a security leadership role-it's a mission-critical enterprise role. You will shape the future of asset protection across a large-scale distribution network, influence global policy, and protect the people, inventory, and infrastructure that power the business. If you thrive on complexity, leadership, and high-impact decision-making, this is your opportunity to lead at scale and leave a lasting legacy.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Governance: Set the vision and direction for asset protection across a multi-campus network, aligning enterprise security systems, policies, and processes; serve as the Global Asset Protection and LAG representative, influencing companywide standards and global policy development; provide governance and oversight to ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to corporate security standards.
• Team Leadership & Capability Building: Lead, coach, and develop a geographically dispersed team of salaried asset protection leaders; indirectly oversee 450+ 3PL security personnel, ensuring consistent execution and performance; build organizational strength through training, mentorship, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Risk Management, Compliance & Crisis Leadership: Design and execute strategic asset protection plans aligned with business growth and safety priorities; lead investigations, crisis management, and emergency response—including civil unrest and high-risk incidents; represent D&T in legal proceedings, depositions, and hearings with authority and professionalism.
• Stakeholder Influence & Enterprise Partnerships: Build strong relationships with senior leaders, law enforcement, and city officials to advance security priorities and mitigate risk; act as the field leader for major security projects and technology deployments, ensuring training, validation, and accountability.
• Financial & Operational Accountability: Own and manage controllable