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Area Loss Prevention Manager

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Loss Prevention [0FI8RG08] - Bethesda, MD

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Description:

Summary: The purpose of the Area Manager, Loss Prevention is to increase profitability in their assigned region by utilizing all available tools to foster and promote a positive, proactive Loss Prevention presence. This role is responsible for performing store safety, security and loss prevention audits; reviewing, analyzing, and responding to all loss prevention/operational deficiencies in order to protect the assets of the company; and performing all other responsibilities as directed by the business or as assigned by Management. Additionally, this role serves as a business partner to branch management in helping to better secure company assets. This is an exempt position that typically reports to the Director, Loss Prevention. Essential Functions: • Utilizes Loss Prevention Audit Tools to analyze financial reports and inventory systems data to ensure operational integrity, identify exception trends, minimize exposure and identify training, development and loss prevention opportunities within the branch, hub and region. • Ensures all health, safety and wellness protocols are in compliance with company standards. • Utilizes risk management tools in order to analyze opportunities to reduce accidents. • Develops programs for safeguarding associates, customers, and other company assets. • Develops strategies to reduce exposure to losses, including accidents. • Develops and provides associate training relative to the company’s profitability goals and objectives. • Initiates, conducts and manages internal investigations involving theft, fraud, substance abuse, etc. • Establishes and nurtures a collaborative relationship with Operations and Human Resources to uphold company policies. • Executes periodic site visits to perform internal and external threat assessments, training, and investigations. • Maintains professional liaison with all local law enforcement officials to ensure appropriate coordination of investigations and/or prosecutions. • Represents the company in court proceedings in a professional manner.

Requirements:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Requires strong ability to utilize financial reports and data analysis to identify and resolve internal losses; experience using Loss Prevention/Operational Audits to verify compliance with current policies preferred; experience using CCTV investigative techniques desired • Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively, motivate others, and act as a change agent • Previous experience coaching and influencing others without a direct reporting relationship • Demonstrates the ability to interact with the public and coworkers in a friendly, enthusiastic and outgoing manner • Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion • Requires willingness to travel 20-30% of the time Experience, Education, Training, and Certification: • Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Business, Accounting or related field; completion of investigative courses such as Wicklander/Zulawski, Reid, SCAN • Requires 3-5 years Loss Prevention/Operations experience in a multi-unit location • Loss Prevention Certification (LPC) preferred • Requires high level of computer literacy, including expertise in Excel, Outlook and Word; XBR experience desired

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HMSHost is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors. To learn more about HMSHost and additional career opportunities, visit https://www.hmshost.com/. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) Drug Free Workplace (DFW)