Director, Asset Protection Operations and Safety

Five Below•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited possibilities, priced so low, you can always say yes to the newest, coolest stuff! Just ask any of our over 20,000 associates who work at Five Below and they’ll tell you there’s no other place like it. It all starts with our purpose and then, The Five Below Way, which is our values and behaviors that each and every associate believes in. It’s all about culture at Five Below, making this a place that can inspire you as much as you inspire us with big ideas, super energy, passion, and the ability to make the workplace a WOWplace!

Requirements

Experience with project management including the planning, organizing, and management of resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives.
At least 10 years of experience directly and/or indirectly managing team members, including assisting in the development, training, and assignment of work/projects to other team members OR at least 7 years of experience directly managing people, including hiring, developing, motivating, and directing people as they work.
Willing to travel at least 20% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent
10 years’ experience in Asset Protection with progressive leadership role.
7 years of senior-level management experience
Experience with Developing and Implementing programs and awareness including Physical Security Strategies and Mitigating Risks
Prior experience leading the Internal investigation program for the department.
Proven ability to lead, supervise, provide direction, motivate, train, and create high morale
Significant familiarity with Security-related Technologies
Completion of interviewing courses, such as Reid and/or Wicklander/Zulawski desired
Professional certification from LPRC
Other Professional Certifications related to supply chain, investigations, and/or physical security

Responsibilities

Exemplifies Leadership and inspires others to lead in a dynamic environment
Meets regularly with Wowtown Leadership to identify issues/concerns and create strategies and AP solutions.
Develops and cultivates partnerships (internal and external)
Leads, trains, motivates, and inspires the AP Leadership team
Responsible for the overall management, budget, and performance of all vendor providers and personnel and adherence to the current contract
Develops and executes visitor control strategies and programs
Leads, drives, coordinates, and monitors the progress and completion of projects assigned to the AP Team
Coordinates with the Director of Asset Protection (Stores) on all company initiatives and special projects
Develops and implements strategies and solutions to protect employees, minimize losses, mitigate risks, and create AP awareness within the organization, including stores, Ship Centers and Wowtown campuses.
Creates leadership awareness reports for Senior Management reflecting AP key performance measures which depict trends throughout the fleet.
Collaborates with cross-functional partners to identify opportunities for special projects to minimize losses and/or reduce risk
Performs industry benchmarking to maintain an effective duty of care and standard of care
Responsible for the development and adherence to the budget & spend plan (Capex & OpEx)
Develops and ensuring proper execution of Crisis Management and Incident Response Plans
Special Events Management (Founders Day, Meeting Weeks, the Wow Experience, bring your kid to workday or other ad-hoc events)
Work well interdepartmentally and independently with all levels of staff/management in Asset Protection, Store Operations, Communication, Finance, Sales Audit, Customer Service, IT, Maintenance, Legal, Store Planning and Construction, Inventory Control and Human Resources.