Store Asset Protection Team Lead

Meijer•Battle Creek, MI

About The Position

The Store Asset Protection Team Lead collaborates with the Market Asset Protection Manager and Store Leadership to foster shrink prevention through operational excellence, theft controls, and people development, while promoting a culture of safety and 200% accountability. The role oversees the effectiveness of Asset Protection shrink-prevention initiatives, company directives, and safety efforts to maintain an open environment of integrity and excellence. The position leads the Asset Protection team and supports investigations, security operations, safety auditing, store shrink plans, and loss-prevention goals. It also analyzes financial reports and inventory results, partners with store leadership to resolve issues, and shares Asset Protection information at meetings and orientations. Other duties may be assigned or required.

Requirements

High school diploma.
1–2 years of retail experience.
Ability to think strategically and make discretionary recommendations and decisions.
Ability to delegate tasks effectively to ensure completion across multiple units.
Ability to prioritize time to achieve the greatest positive impact for the organization.
Effective leadership skills, including the ability to lead Asset Protection teams remotely when not on the premises.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to analyze financial reporting tools, including Shrink, P/L statements, Risk Assessments, and Exception reports.
Strong investigative skills and techniques.
Understanding of the criminal and civil justice system, including local, state, federal, and regulatory systems.
Understanding of Organized Retail Crime.
Understanding of retail operations, such as cash office, receiving, and pharmacy operations, and product protection strategies.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
1–2 years of investigative experience.
1–2 years of supervisory experience.
Experience with Wicklander interviewing and interrogation tactics.

Responsibilities

Lead the Asset Protection team, including hiring, performance reviews, timely feedback, scheduling within budget standards, and alignment with company programs and initiatives.
Manage and participate in investigations of internal and external losses and criminal acts.
Ensure storewide execution of deterrence methods, including merchandise protection, by teaching, training, and providing consistent follow-up to store leadership.
Serve as a permanent member of the store Safety Committee and promote the 200% safety accountability expectation.
Conduct safety audits, identify unsafe conditions and behaviors, and determine and implement corrective strategies.
Ensure the assigned unit’s physical security, including operational AP technology, fire protection systems and alarms, proper key control, policy-compliant door security, and appropriate staff training.
Develop and implement strategies for the store’s shrink plans and ensure Asset Protection goals are accomplished.
Maintain professional company standards in the Asset Protection office, which serves as a point of contact with outside and third-party authorities.
Review financial reports and area-specific processes to identify root causes and partner with store leadership on resolutions.
Conduct pre- and post-inventory assessments and analysis.
Attend, participate in, and present at store meetings, new team member orientation, and department-specific meetings on Asset Protection topics.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.