Asset Protection Business Partner

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maine.

📋 Description

• Perform root cause analysis for shrinkage to enhance organizational profitability.

• Aid in managing inventory control, including pre-inventory preparations and post-inventory analysis and action plans.

• Examine merchandise movement transactions and invoicing to ensure inventory accuracy.

• Recover potential losses and pinpoint root causes to avert future incidents.

• Evaluate theft and loss trends through data-driven insights to address areas at high risk.

• Collaborate with store leadership to educate employees on operational shrink prevention, theft deterrence, fraud prevention, and security best practices.

• Oversee POS transactions and perform audits to uncover fraud, policy violations, or operational mistakes.

• Work with the Director of Asset Protection to develop training programs and ensure employee compliance.

• Supervise and maintain physical security measures and systems, including CCTV, burglar and fire alarms, and emergency systems.

• Contribute to the evolution of the Asset Protection program and spearhead new initiatives, training, and awareness campaigns.

• Establish relationships with law enforcement and Asset Protection professionals.

• Represent Nouria in legal proceedings.

• Assist in crisis management issues and lead specific incidents as necessary.

• Conduct investigations into internal and external theft, fraud, and policy violations.

• Collect evidence, conduct interviews, and document findings for HR, legal, and law enforcement purposes.

• Formulate action plans to mitigate future risks based on the outcomes of investigations.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in multi-unit retail asset protection or store operations is preferred.

• Experience with PDI is preferred.

• A bachelor's degree in criminal justice, business management, or a related field is preferred but not mandatory.

• LPQ or LPC certification is preferred but not required.

• Willingness to travel over 75% of the time within a designated geographical area.

• Trained in Wicklander-Zulawski interviewing techniques.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams), case management, CCTV systems, alarm systems, exception-based reporting, and Enterprise Resource Planning tools.

• Familiarity with retail loss prevention strategies, theft deterrence, fraud detection, and safety regulations.

• Capability to sit for extended periods (66% or more each day), hear phone calls, input data on a computer, and engage with cross-functional teams.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) savings program.

• Paid time off.

• Paid holidays.

• Company-funded life insurance.

• Disability benefits.

• Employee assistance programs.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Optional benefit offerings.