Loss Prevention Specialist - Region 03

Job Description

Time Type:

Role Details:

This position is required to reside in the Galveston/Houston area.

Job Summary:

The Loss Prevention Specialist evaluates, educates, and provides instruction and training in facility loss prevention related to point-of-sale compliance, security, inventory accuracy, procedural compliance, and management of the data in the inventory system.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Works with and through management to develop and implement actions that protect company assets and assures consistency across all areas of the organization.
• Reviews pertinent records and reports to determine compliance with control and audit systems that result in a safe, productive, and profitable operation.
• Makes training and procedural recommendations and assists in assessing abilities, compliance, and understanding of operational functions.
• Evaluates store signage, and bin label integrity to ensure good visual presentation as well as accuracy in cycle counts and cash register operations.
• Communicates and educates management and key store/facility personnel to follow procedures necessary for store/facility operations.
• Actively works to assure the safety and well-being of employees, customers, and suppliers.
• Works with and through management and store personnel to monitor margins, turns, and shrinkage.
• Monitors markdowns in the point-of-sale system to allow management to track and minimize losses.
• Reports findings to the Loss Prevention Manager and to the Director of Loss Prevention and Operations support.
• Works as a liaison between the store/facility and the inventory management and the accounts payable departments to resolve inventory issues, which may arise.
• Attends meetings and training courses as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of retail operations and loss prevention strategies and procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Extensive knowledge of the company’s proprietary point-of-sale solution, MAC21, and other related software.
• Must have a current driver’s license and auto liability insurance.
• Frequent overnight travel is required.

Education and Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, criminal justice or another industry-related field or equivalent training and experience is required.
• Five or more years of experience in retail loss prevention, security, or law enforcement is required.
• Prior retail management experience is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to establish and maintain a home-based office, within the region assigned, which will include a power source for computer operation, sufficient lighting, circulation, and equipment to allow for reasonable access, safe operation, and professional performance of the job.
• Must be able to access all of the company’s properties to inspect security matters.
• Prolonged periods of standing.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• May need to work nights, weekends, and holidays, and be able to respond to store during closed hours in cases of emergencies.
• Must be able to work in various types of weather.

I have read the above job description and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.