Director Asset Protection

About the role

Work Location: Greater Metro New York DC Baltimore Philadelphia Travel 75% with some overnight travel. The Director, Asset Protection Operations & Execution (APD) is responsible for the development and execution of the asset protection plan, Asset Protection talent and resources, as well as resource and expense budgets. Develops and executes on all Asset Protection strategies and resources to ensure safety, security, profitability, and resiliency. Partners with organizational leadership to determine necessary asset protection programs, activities, and resources to support and execute on corporate strategy at an appropriate level. Provides leadership and counsel that directly influences budget strategies, protection of assets, shrink reduction, Comprehensive Loss reduction strategies, and the mitigation of company liability/exposure. Conducts high-level research and provides effective oversight of team performance and execution. Communicates relevant learnings on Comprehensive Loss mitigation to all levels of the organization driving a cohesive culture of loss mitigation and expense control.

Responsibilities

• Regularly evaluates and compares the efficacy on ROI of loss control processes across various organizational teams and engages leadership in solutions-oriented planning.
• Proactively identifies asset protection trends and issues that may or may not be apparent.
• Researches opportunities and establishes strategies and options to mitigate losses that have or may occur.
• Establishes buy-in from operations/Support Center leadership and facilitates execution through their team as well as other organizational support teams.
• Manages hiring, performance, development, engagement, and other talent activities to promote team effectiveness.
• Travels regularly providing direction, coaching, assessment of team member effectiveness, and provides feedback to ensure team member competency and relevancy.
• Partners with HR resources to determine talent gaps and development plans based on regular travel and assessment of impact and execution.
• Directs and empowers teams to achieve strategic and tactical objectives in support of goals and initiatives.
• Establishes team operating guidelines promoting communication, collaboration, and consistent leadership across multiple channels.
• Conducts high-level research, providing oversight to the work performed by their teams.
• Collaborates with leadership for agreement and final approval of all capital expenditures involving the implementation of security equipment and support.
• Conducts cost analysis of security support, determines appropriate