Associate Manager, Asset Protection

Saks Fifth Avenue • Houston, TX

277d • $53,000 - $57,000

About The Position

The Associate Asset Protection Manager reports to the Store Asset Protection Manager and is responsible for the overall inventory shortage performance and total execution of the Asset Protection Strategy for their respective store. This individual will ensure that all company policies, local, provincial, and federal laws are adhered to in the execution of internal and external theft investigations or inquiries. The Associate Asset Protection Manager will be working collaboratively with Customer and Associate groups within the store to ensure all objectives are clearly communicated and executed.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalency required, along with a valid provincial security license.
• 3+ years of retail Asset Protection Experience, luxury retail environment preferred.
• Strong aptitude and knowledge of retail security systems, information systems, and productivity software.
• A proven track record of identifying shortage exposures and creative strategies to overcome them.
• Wicklander-Zulawski Certification Ideal.
• Comfortable with public speaking, technology, and learning on the spot.

Nice To Haves

• College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure the integrity of physical inventory by monitoring reports and audits on a daily/monthly basis and developing internal investigations with the Asset Protection Investigators.
• Consistently communicate with Store Leadership, Managers, and Associates to drive awareness of inventory shortage results, shortage concerns, strategy initiatives and external investigations.
• In partnership with the Asset Protection and approval of store senior leadership team members, will hire, develop, performance manage, and separate Asset Protection Investigators as applicable.
• Provide final insight of audit execution and internal audit readiness.
• Work with sales support to assure shortage control processes are followed.
• Ad hoc responsibilities as needed.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Basic life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Disability insurance
• A variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance).
• An amazing Associate discount.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers
• Education Level: High school or GED