Regional Loss Prevention Manager

Autozone • San Antonio, TX

6d

About The Position

The Regional Loss Prevention Manager serves as a trusted business partner to store and field leadership, safeguarding the organization through loss prevention strategies and safety programs. The role spends significant time in the field coaching teams, conducting audits, analyzing trends, and investigating internal and external theft. Using data, reporting tools, and operational knowledge, the manager identifies opportunities to reduce loss, strengthen controls, and improve compliance across multiple store locations. Success requires analytical thinking, relationship building, attention to detail, and the ability to influence positive change throughout the region.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Asset Protection, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of retail loss prevention experience.
• Experience supporting multiple store locations within a retail environment.
• Strong investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and develop actionable solutions.
• Knowledge of retail operations, safety practices, and loss prevention methodologies.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence leaders at all levels.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 60%, including some overnight travel.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications such as Certified Forensic Interviewer (CFI), Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Loss Prevention Qualified (LPQ/LQ), or Loss Prevention Certified (LPC).
• Wicklander-Zulawski or Reid Interview and Interrogation certifications.
• Experience conducting complex internal theft investigations and large-scale shrink reduction initiatives.
• Advanced experience using exception-based reporting, retail analytics, and investigative software.
• Demonstrated success influencing operational teams and driving measurable improvements in loss prevention performance across a multi-store region.

Responsibilities

• Partner with field and store leadership to implement and maintain loss prevention and safety programs throughout an assigned region.
• Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), exception reporting, and shrink data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for loss reduction.
• Conduct loss prevention investigations involving internal and external theft using appropriate investigative techniques and documentation.
• Perform regular Loss Prevention and Safety audits to identify risks, ensure compliance, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain a strong field presence through routine store visits, participation in regional meetings, and collaboration with operational leaders.
• Monitor point-of-sale (POS) exception reporting and other reporting tools to detect potential fraudulent or dishonest activity.
• Develop and recommend strategies, controls, and procedures to minimize losses involving merchandise, cash, and company assets.
• Oversee the functionality and maintenance of security systems, including alarms, electronic article surveillance (EAS), and CCTV equipment.
• Support new store openings, store relocations, and store closings by ensuring compliance with operational and loss prevention standards.
• Assist in supervising regional loss prevention personnel and addressing organizational and operational challenges.
• Ensure all incidents involving company asset loss are appropriately identified, investigated, documented, and resolved.
• Provide training and coaching to store teams on loss prevention awareness, safety standards, and operational compliance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager