Asset Protection Supervisor - Retail - Westland MI

Meijer•Westland, MI

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Meijer is hiring an Asset Protection Supervisor for its Westland, Michigan store. The role works with the Market Asset Protection Manager and Store Leadership to support shrink prevention through operational excellence, theft controls, and people development, while promoting a culture of safety and accountability. The supervisor oversees the effectiveness of asset protection initiatives, company directives, and safety efforts to maintain an environment of integrity and excellence. The position leads the Asset Protection team and supports investigations, theft deterrence, safety auditing, physical security, shrink planning, financial analysis, and inventory assessments. It also serves as a point of contact for outside authorities and presents asset-protection topics at store meetings and orientations. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
1–2 years of retail experience.
Ability to think strategically and make discretionary recommendations and decisions.
Ability to delegate tasks effectively to ensure completion across multiple units.
Ability to prioritize time to achieve the greatest positive impact for the organization.
Effective leadership skills, including the ability to lead Asset Protection teams remotely when not on the premises.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to analyze financial reporting tools, including shrink, P/L statements, risk assessments, and exception reports.
Strong investigative skills and techniques.
Understanding of the criminal and civil justice system, including local, state, federal, and regulatory matters.
Understanding of Organized Retail Crime.
Understanding of retail operations, including cash office, receiving, and pharmacy operations, and product-protection strategies.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
1–2 years of investigative experience preferred.
1–2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
Wicklander interviewing and interrogation tactics preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the Asset Protection team, including hiring, performance reviews, timely feedback, scheduling within budget standards, and performance aligned with company programs and initiatives.
Manage and participate in investigations of internal and external losses and criminal acts; ensure storewide execution of deterrence methods, including merchandise protection, through teaching, training, and follow-up with store leadership.
Serve as a permanent member of the store Safety Committee and promote the 200% safety accountability expectation.
Conduct safety audits to identify unsafe conditions or behavior and determine and implement corrective strategies.
Ensure the physical security of the assigned unit, including operational AP technology, fire-protection systems and alarms, key control, policy-based door locking, and appropriate staff training.
Develop and implement strategies for the store’s shrink plans and ensure Asset Protection goals are achieved.
Maintain professional company standards in the Asset Protection office as a point of contact for outside and third-party authorities.
Review financial reports and area-specific processes to identify root causes of issues and partner with store leadership on resolutions.
Conduct pre- and post-inventory assessments and analysis.
Attend, participate in, and present at store meetings, new team member orientation, and department meetings on Asset Protection topics.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.