Zone Asset Protection Director

Dollar Tree•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

Your leadership presence, analytical mindset, and ability to influence and partner with field leaders make you a great fit for our Director, Zone Asset Protection position. Join our dynamic team today and find a rewarding career with a company that values you and all you bring to the table. About Your Role: As a Director, Zone Asset Protection at Dollar Tree, you’ll lead asset protection strategy and execution across a large, multi-district retail zone while developing a high-performing team of Asset Protection leaders. Through strong partnerships with field leadership, data-driven insights, and hands-on field engagement, you’ll help protect company assets, reduce shrink, and strengthen operational discipline across the business. Your day-to-day job duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Leadership & Team Development: • Lead, coach, and develop a team of Asset Protection Managers across the assigned Zone • Actively participate in the hiring, onboarding, performance management, and development of direct reports • Evaluate overall job performance and provide ongoing feedback, mentoring, and career development support • Promote consistent application of Asset Protection standards, investigative protocols, and ethical practices Asset Protection Strategy & Execution: • Direct the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of shrink reduction, cash control, and asset protection programs • Monitor daily routines, investigations, shrink control initiatives, and reporting completed by Asset Protection Managers • Serve as the primary point of contact for all Asset Protection issues within the Zone • Provide guidance and support on complex integrity and internal investigations Field Partnership & Business Collaboration: • Establish and maintain strong working relationships with Regional Directors, District Managers, and the Zone Vice President • Partner with field leadership to identify operational risks and opportunities to improve store conditions and performance • Elevate significant concerns related to store conditions, shrink, or management performance to senior field leadership when warranted • Facilitate monthly shrink and asset protection review calls with District Managers and Regional Directors Analytics, Audits & Reporting: • Monitor, analyze, and follow up on inventory and cash loss trends using predictive tools and dashboards (e.g., XBR, Shrink Dashboard, Business Reports) • Translate data into actionable insights to reduce shrink and mitigate risk • Plan, administer, and conduct audits to identify vulnerabilities, create awareness, and ensure compliance • Develop and deliver presentations for field leadership and Asset Protection meetings Risk Management & Compliance: • Partner with Risk Management to provide on-site support during violations of federal or state regulations or in response to unusual losses • Ensure timely, accurate, and complete reporting of incidents and investigations to Corporate Asset Protection • Maintain compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and investigative best practices

Requirements

10+ years of Asset Protection or Loss Prevention experience in a multi-unit retail environment
5+ years of people leadership experience, managing Asset Protection Managers or equivalent field leadership roles
Demonstrated success leading shrink reduction, investigations, audits, and compliance initiatives
Wicklander Certification (or equivalent investigative interviewing training)
Strong analytical skills with experience using Asset Protection systems and Case Management Software
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Ability to travel within the assigned territory up to 60% of the time

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting large-scale, geographically dispersed retail operations
Prior experience in a Director-level or senior regional Asset Protection role
Strong business partnership skills with field operations leadership
Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of Asset Protection Managers across the assigned Zone
Actively participate in the hiring, onboarding, performance management, and development of direct reports
Evaluate overall job performance and provide ongoing feedback, mentoring, and career development support
Promote consistent application of Asset Protection standards, investigative protocols, and ethical practices
Direct the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of shrink reduction, cash control, and asset protection programs
Monitor daily routines, investigations, shrink control initiatives, and reporting completed by Asset Protection Managers
Serve as the primary point of contact for all Asset Protection issues within the Zone
Provide guidance and support on complex integrity and internal investigations
Establish and maintain strong working relationships with Regional Directors, District Managers, and the Zone Vice President
Partner with field leadership to identify operational risks and opportunities to improve store conditions and performance
Elevate significant concerns related to store conditions, shrink, or management performance to senior field leadership when warranted
Facilitate monthly shrink and asset protection review calls with District Managers and Regional Directors
Monitor, analyze, and follow up on inventory and cash loss trends using predictive tools and dashboards (e.g., XBR, Shrink Dashboard, Business Reports)
Translate data into actionable insights to reduce shrink and mitigate risk
Plan, administer, and conduct audits to identify vulnerabilities, create awareness, and ensure compliance
Develop and deliver presentations for field leadership and Asset Protection meetings
Partner with Risk Management to provide on-site support during violations of federal or state regulations or in response to unusual losses
Ensure timely, accurate, and complete reporting of incidents and investigations to Corporate Asset Protection
Maintain compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and investigative best practices