Asset Protection Team Leader

Meijer•Warsaw, IN

About The Position

The Asset Protection Team Leader collaborates with the Market Asset Protection Manager and Store Leadership to foster shrink prevention through operational excellence, theft controls, and people development, while promoting a culture of safety and 200% accountability. The role 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, oversees investigations and loss-prevention practices, supports store safety, and maintains the physical security of the assigned unit. It also develops and implements shrink strategies, reviews financial and operational information to identify issues, conducts inventory assessments, and shares asset protection guidance at store meetings and orientations. Other duties may be assigned or 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 interviewing and interrogation tactics.
Understanding of the criminal and civil justice system, including local, state, federal, and regulatory systems.
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 monitoring performance against 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, by teaching, training, and following up consistently 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 and behaviors, and determine and implement strategies to address concerns.
Ensure the physical security of the assigned unit, including asset protection technology, fire protection systems and alarms, key control, designated door-locking procedures, and appropriate staff training.
Develop and implement strategies for the store's shrink plans and ensure Asset Protection goals are accomplished.
Maintain professional company standards in the Asset Protection office, which serves 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-specific meetings on Asset Protection topics.