Assistant Manager - Asset Protection - Gainesville Distribution Center

Nordstrom•Gainesville, FL

1d•$45,000 - $74,000•Onsite

About The Position

The ideal Supply Chain Asset Protection Assistant Manager is skilled in time management, has strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality while adhering to the highest ethical standards. A day in the life… Provides Asset Protection and Safety leadership and support in assigned Distribution Center(s) and/or Fulfillment Center Act as a key-partner in driving a culture of Asset Protection and safety to include but not limited to; access control, key control, alarm protocols and maintaining effective education and training programs through new hire orientations, safety meetings, inspections, and operational partnerships. Respond to and report all building security and emergency situations, for example, administering first aid, and escorting hostile individuals from the building. Lead, conduct, and deliver results regarding investigations of Theft, Fraud, and Workplace Violence/Critical Incidents Investigate incidents, accidents, and situations that may affect the assets of the company while working with Operations Leadership to ensure compliance with all security / asset protection / risk processes and procedures. As a key member of the leadership team, maintain proactive communication with all layers of Operational Management regarding matters of asset protection, safety, and physical security. Serve as department’s liaison and security subject matter expert for facility management keeping them abreast of key issues, trainings, strategies and the department’s performance Own the recruiting, hiring and training of AP Coordinators within the building to ensure technical and professional development. Manage and develop an efficient and effective AP team through performance feedback, goalsetting and development plans. Review and approve all reports to ensure that Asset Protection incidents and cases are reported and logged properly. Take ownership of the training and execution of electronic walk-through metal detectors and hand-held metal detectors. Assume responsibility for internal investigations program and ensure that processes are in place and being executed to identify and resolve internal loss situations in a timely and efficient manner. Train operations building manager/manager-in-charge on opening and closing procedures for the building. Provide recommendations and helps to coordinate implementation of policies and procedures to ensure integrity of supply chain operations and Asset Protection and Safety programs. Maintain confidentiality in matters involving security and/or personnel issues in the workplace Manage complexities of a building that may operate 24/7 to ensure that all Asset Protection, Safety and Security standards are always met. Support truck yard management process training, documentation, and expectations for location. Performs special projects at the direction of the Senior Manager Asset protection Support and contribute to the Supply Chain network priorities of ‘Safety, Team, Results’

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred or demonstrated experience required.
2-3 years of experience in security service, asset protection, audit, risk management, inventory control, quality assurance, or another related field
Experience with MS Office Professional Suite, including Excel
Workplace Violence and/or Business Continuity experience
Proven success in investigations, asset protection and security procedures.
Experience conducting internal or external interviews
The ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with other employees and leaders.
Strong organizational, delegation and follow-through skills.
The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Computer proficiency, including use of monitoring and surveillance technologies.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A calm head when dealing with safety and security issues; able to effectively respond and resolve safety/security issues
Proven experience where a high-level of accountability, initiative and ownership was displayed

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory experience preferred
Experience with warehouse or distribution center services is strongly preferred
A comprehensive understanding of both APIS and XBR (preferred).

Responsibilities

Provides Asset Protection and Safety leadership and support in assigned Distribution Center(s) and/or Fulfillment Center
Act as a key-partner in driving a culture of Asset Protection and safety to include but not limited to; access control, key control, alarm protocols and maintaining effective education and training programs through new hire orientations, safety meetings, inspections, and operational partnerships.
Respond to and report all building security and emergency situations, for example, administering first aid, and escorting hostile individuals from the building.
Lead, conduct, and deliver results regarding investigations of Theft, Fraud, and Workplace Violence/Critical Incidents
Investigate incidents, accidents, and situations that may affect the assets of the company while working with Operations Leadership to ensure compliance with all security / asset protection / risk processes and procedures.
As a key member of the leadership team, maintain proactive communication with all layers of Operational Management regarding matters of asset protection, safety, and physical security.
Serve as department’s liaison and security subject matter expert for facility management keeping them abreast of key issues, trainings, strategies and the department’s performance
Own the recruiting, hiring and training of AP Coordinators within the building to ensure technical and professional development.
Manage and develop an efficient and effective AP team through performance feedback, goalsetting and development plans.
Review and approve all reports to ensure that Asset Protection incidents and cases are reported and logged properly.
Take ownership of the training and execution of electronic walk-through metal detectors and hand-held metal detectors.
Assume responsibility for internal investigations program and ensure that processes are in place and being executed to identify and resolve internal loss situations in a timely and efficient manner.
Train operations building manager/manager-in-charge on opening and closing procedures for the building.
Provide recommendations and helps to coordinate implementation of policies and procedures to ensure integrity of supply chain operations and Asset Protection and Safety programs.
Maintain confidentiality in matters involving security and/or personnel issues in the workplace
Manage complexities of a building that may operate 24/7 to ensure that all Asset Protection, Safety and Security standards are always met.
Support truck yard management process training, documentation, and expectations for location.
Performs special projects at the direction of the Senior Manager Asset protection
Support and contribute to the Supply Chain network priorities of ‘Safety, Team, Results’