(USA) Area Manager Asset Protection - All DC/FC - Grocery

Walmart•Bedford, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Walmart’s Supply Chain Asset Protection team as an Area Manager supporting our Grocery Distribution Center (DC) and Fulfillment Center (FC) network. In this role, you’ll protect people, products, and property across high-velocity grocery environments, helping ensure cold-chain integrity, regulatory compliance, and strong controls that reduce shrink and operational disruption. You’ll partner closely with Operations, Quality, and Safety stakeholders to strengthen risk management and drive continuous improvement across the grocery network.

Requirements

Strong working knowledge of asset protection, security controls, and EHS compliance, with the ability to apply them in fast-paced grocery distribution and fulfillment environments.
Experience with risk assessments and mitigation planning across complex operations (dock activity, staging, temperature-controlled areas, high-volume picking/packing).
Proficiency with security technologies and tools (CCTV, access control, alarm systems) and the ability to translate system insights into operational improvements.
Demonstrated ability to partner cross-functionally with Operations, Safety, and Quality stakeholders to implement sustainable controls.
Strong documentation, audit, and reporting skills, including maintaining loss prevention and safety records and communicating findings clearly to leadership.
Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety Management; Industrial Hygiene; Environmental Science, Chemical/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or related field OR 2 years' experience in the field of Environmental, Health and Safety within Supply Chain, Retail, Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field.
2 years' experience in Continuous Improvement methodologies (for example Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), World Class Manufacturing (WCM) , Lean Six Sigma) within Supply Chain or manufacturing environments.

Nice To Haves

1 or More Degreed Certifications (Associate Safety Professional; Loss Prevention Certifications (LPC), Certified Security Professional (CSP).
2 or more years of investigative experience or asset protection experience in retail or warehouse.
Microsoft Office Suite; SharePoint and OneDrive

Responsibilities

Lead asset protection strategy across the Grocery DC/FC network, aligning controls to grocery-specific risks such as high-volume throughput, temperature-controlled storage, and rapid order fulfillment.
Protect grocery inventory by implementing loss prevention programs that address shrink drivers common to grocery operations (e.g., high-touch handling, staging areas, returns, damages, and vendor/driver interactions).
Conduct investigations into theft, diversion, tampering, vandalism, and safety violations; document findings and recommend corrective actions to reduce recurrence.
Oversee security and monitoring systems critical to grocery operations, including CCTV, access control, intrusion/fire systems, and refrigeration/freezer alarms to support cold-chain protection and product integrity.
Support compliance and inspections by coordinating OSHA and other regulatory visits and leading internal audits tied to safety, environmental, and health requirements within grocery DC/FC operations.
Maintain safety readiness by ensuring first aid equipment and supplies are current, emergency response processes are practiced, and required records are accurate and audit ready.
Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement for incidents, losses, and audit findings, building action plans that improve controls, reduce shrinks, and strengthen operational discipline.
Train and influence teams by coaching associates and leaders on asset protection practices, emergency procedures, and grocery-network risk awareness.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Incentive awards for your performance
401(k) match
Stock purchase plan
Paid maternity leave
Paid parental leave
PTO (including sick leave)
Multiple health plans (medical, vision, and dental coverage)
Performance-based bonus awards
Company-paid life insurance
Family care leave
Bereavement
Jury duty
Voting
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Live Better U (Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities, including high school completion to bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.)
Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location)
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