Area Asset Protection Manager - London, Canada - Hudson's Bay

Hudson's Bay

Verified Company

London, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Location:
LONDON, Ontario, Canada

Category:
Stores

Job Opened:
February 16th, 2023

Education:
High School Diploma/GED

Job Number: 230000KW

Job Type:
Full-Time

Remote:
No

job description:

What This Position is All About:

The Area Asset Protection Manager (AAPM) is responsible for protecting the assets of Hudson's Bay Stores, while achieving shortage and safety goals for assigned stores/area.

This is done by managing, promoting, and directing all Asset Protection initiatives and programs within the assigned group of stores and by developing and maintaining strong partnerships at the store(s) and district levels.

Through effective Operational and Human Resource partnerships, the AAPM implements company-driven shortage and safety solutions while providing regular direction and leadership to minimize operational shortage, mitigate theft and fraud, and maintain safe and secure environments for Hudson Bay associates and customers.

At times, the AAPM will also work with other cross-functional groups to ensure integrated solutions positively impact shortage control and safety initiatives.

In partnership with Store Managers & District Asset Protection Managers, AAPM's share supervisory responsibility for store-based Asset Protection associates (APM's & API's) and are involved in the ongoing hiring, training, development, and performance management of this team.

Who You Are:

Business Acumen
Drive for Results
Dealing with Ambiguity
Interpersonal Savvy
Innovation Cultivator
Decision Quality
Managing Vision & Purpose
Organizational Agility
Innovation Management
Managerial Courage
Strategic Agility
Collaboration/Influence

You Also Have:

5+ years directlyrelated, multiunit Asset Protection/Loss Prevention and/or Retail work experience
Experience in driving successful Asset Protection/Loss Prevention, Shortage Control, Health & and fraud prevention programs
Selfmotivated individual who can be successful in a fastpaced environment, with mínimal supervision
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong presentation skills
Must demonstrate the ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities
Excellent analytical skills and demonstrated ability to solve problems
Proven ability to make good decisions under pressure
Excellent organizational skills, detailoriented
Maintains confidentiality concerning all information and projects
Values and exhibits the highest level of personal integrity
Strong interview, interrogation and investigative skills required. W-Z training, CFI preferred
Must have proficiency in and knowledge of computer software including MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Knowledge of and previous experience with Asset Protection/Loss Prevention technologies (including CCTV systems and exception reporting systems) is advantageous

As The Area Asset Protection Manager, You Will:

Minimizing Operational Shortage
Achieve shortage reduction goals for assigned stores / area
Identify shortage risks through regular review of exception reports; partner with stores to develop action plans to address/minimize operational shortage
Ensure Asset Protection initiatives i.e. shortage audits are conducted consistently and objectively, with a focus on continuous improvement through partnership and training
Coach, train, and influence store leadership and associates on best practice execution to minimize operational shortage
Leverage inventory control reporting i.e. carton acknowledgement to identify institutionalized shortage opportunities
Promote shortage awareness through available programs
Support assigned stores/ area during annual inventory process
Mitigating Theft & Fraud
Aggressively identify, investigate, and resolve all internal and external theft and fraud, striving to minimize the impact of loss to the company and address new types of theft and fraud
Maximize utilization of all available merchandise protection tools and resources (including EAS, CCTV, alarm equipment, fitting room controls, shortage awareness programs, etc.) to address loss in stores and throughout the company
Ensure consistent execution of all deterrence resources/tools to proactively combat external loss
Leverage exception & store reporting systems to identify theft activity in assigned stores
Drive resolution and case closure on all internal and external investigations, including timely follow up on internal leads from the corporate investigative team or external intelligence from other retailers or law enforcement groups regarding current market theft trends
Maintain appropriate confidentiality thorough internal investigations; partner with store/district leadership and Human Resources to address associate behavior and take corrective actions
Drive storelevel awareness of theft and fraud techniques as well as prevention tools/resources to mitigate future impact and los