District Asset Protection Manager

Burlington Stores•Omaha, NE

About The Position

The District Asset Protection Manager develops, teaches, and leads the implementation of asset protection, shortage control, and safety programs across all stores in an assigned district. The role trains, mentors, and collaborates with store management and shortage control associates to support company policies, improve inventory management, and reduce loss. It is also responsible for the safety and security of customers, associates, merchandise, and store facilities, and for managing investigations and strategies that reduce incidents and associated financial losses. The manager builds partnerships with district, regional, and store management, as well as human resources, legal, operations, and inventory control teams. The position audits financial, merchandising, and operational divisions at assigned locations, analyzes results, and follows up on recommendations. It provides strategic direction and training for asset protection programs, oversees district shortage-control staffing and related budgets, manages investigations and audits, and monitors physical security systems. Travel to all stores within the designated district is required.

Requirements

At least 6 years of retail asset protection experience, including district and/or multi-unit experience.
Familiarity with asset protection programs and software, including Think LP and Secure 5.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Travel to all stores within the designated district is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience conducting internal investigation interviews and managing external apprehension programs, with a proven ability to successfully resolve incidents.

Responsibilities

Develop, teach, and lead implementation of asset protection, shortage control, and safety programs across district stores.
Train, mentor, and collaborate with store management and shortage control associates to support company policies and improve inventory management and loss prevention.
Promote the safety and security of customers, associates, merchandise, and physical facilities.
Manage asset protection investigations and develop strategies to reduce incidents and related monetary losses.
Maintain cross-functional partnerships with district, regional, and store management, human resources, legal, operations, and inventory control teams.
Audit financial, merchandising, and operational divisions at assigned locations; analyze results and follow up on recommendations to drive continuous improvement.
Provide strategic direction and leadership for asset protection programs and support training of store teams.
Oversee shortage-control staffing across district stores and manage payroll and expenses in line with budget and plan.
Conduct and manage internal and external investigations, internal investigation interviews, external apprehension programs, audits, shortage-reduction programs, and system controls.
Monitor and maintain physical security controls and systems, including CCTV, burglar and fire alarms, electronic article surveillance, and emergency systems.
Build relationships with law enforcement and legal professionals and work with them on criminal and civil matters.
Travel to all stores within the designated district.