Asset Protection Specialist

HelloFresh • Aurora, IL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Asset Protection Specialist is responsible for conducting internal theft investigations, identifying theft trends, and implementing action plans to reduce shortage. This role involves using technology, reporting, and surveillance tactics to prevent theft and maintain a secure environment. The specialist will also lead initiatives for physical safety and ethical conduct, collaborate with various departments like HR and Operations, and assist with accident investigations and emergency action plans. A key aspect of the role is acting as a trusted advisor to the business, identifying and resolving challenging situations, and improving efficiency through continuous improvement principles.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Effective communication skills
• Work both independently and with a team
• Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point) and Google app (Gmail, drive, sheets, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• Preferred 2-3 years of retail or distribution asset protection experience.
• Welcoming and helpful attitude toward visitors and employees
• Learn and adapt to current technology needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal theft investigations while strictly adhering to policy and procedures and AP leadership guidance.
• Identify theft trends by leveraging technology, reporting and surveillance tactics.
• Drive a theft prevention culture by implementing action plans of AP leadership to reduce shortage by improving processes and standards.
• Identify, escalate, and support internal theft investigations at the direction of AP leadership.
• Prevent theft by gathering intelligence and communicating important issues.
• Understand and appropriately use video systems to monitor theft activity and support internal cases.
• Respond to incidents and submit appropriate documentation for all incidents following AP standards.
• Lead a physical safety and secure culture for our employees by modeling and setting an example to others.
• Provide service and a working experience that meets the needs of the team members and management teams.
• Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance.
• Perform other duties based on business needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Work with HR, ER, LR and Operations with the utmost regard for the safety and health at HelloFresh.
• Assist safety, claims, and management teams during accident or injury investigations.
• Assist with the site emergency action plan and liaison with local first responders when needed.
• Use continuous improvement principles to identify ways to improve our standards and outcomes.
• As a partner to the business, effectively listen, build rapport, and communicate at all levels; have confidence sharing ideas as a trusted advisor.
• Recognize and resolve situations that are ambiguous or challenging, focus effort on meeting or exceeding goals, and provide ways for improving efficiency.
• Identify the system component that is causing the error, as well as the options available for resolving it and completing the task.

Benefits

• 401k company match that vests immediately upon participation
• Generous PTO policy, as well as paid holidays off
• $0 monthly premium and other flexible health plans
• Amazing discounts, including up to 85% off HelloFresh subscription
• Flexible shift scheduling & advancement opportunities
• Snacks & monthly catered lunches
• Collaborative, dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED