What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager II; (Loss Prevention Manager); Grade 25 position at Montgomery County Government?
Montgomery County Government is in search of a highly qualified Program Manager II (Loss Prevention Manager) within its award-winning Alcohol Beverage Services Department . The Loss Prevention Manager will oversee loss prevention and asset protection for both retail and warehouse divisions of ABS.
Generating more than $35 million in net income annually, Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) is the alcohol wholesaler of beer, wine and spirits for Montgomery County. With more than 450 employees ABS operates 25 beer, wine, and spirits stores and manages alcohol licensing, enforcement, and education for more than 1,000 businesses.
The Loss Prevention Manager will plan, develop and champion a comprehensive loss prevention strategy for both the retail and warehouse divisions of ABS; address the prevention and mitigation of fraud, waste and abuse in departmental operations and provide overall asset protection; develop and implement strategies to reduce shrink and controllable losses, and provide training to employees regarding department wide policies, best practices and safety.
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Performing audits, inspections, surveillance, and investigations;
- Analyzing shrinkage and cash management;
- Developing and administering asset control programs;
- Detecting and preventing fraud, waste, and abuse;
- Developing methods to increase accountability;
- Maintaining programs to increase or maintain operational safety;
- Developing and/or providing training on asset or safety related procedures;
- Developing partnerships with warehouse and retail store managers and employees in order to further loss prevention policies and best practices;
- Developing and fostering relationships with MCPD and County security agencies.
Other important Information:
As a manager/supervisor of unionized employees, this position has a responsibility for fostering a positive labor relations environment based on mutual trust, respect, and cooperation.
This position requires the ability to attend meetings or perform work at locations outside the office and requires the ability to travel between stores within Montgomery County, as well as other County facilities.
This position requires ability to work nights and weekends as needed.
Additional Employment InformationEffective August 30, 2021 all new hires will be required to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus prior to their first date of employment. Individuals who are unable to be vaccinated should contact OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov to discuss possible accommodations.
OHR reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position/IRC.
Montgomery County Government is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email to OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, please refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference .
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for interview.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Minimum QualificationsExperience: Five (5) years of experience in Loss Prevention Management.
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
License: Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class C (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence when required for job-related duties.
Preferred CriteriaThe applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevancy of training, and experience in the following areas:
- Experience improving processes and procedures to maximize systematic efficiency;
- Managing Supply Chain Operations;
- Inspecting, Monitoring, Auditing and Investigating allegations of theft, waste and abuse in distribution and retail operations;
- Experience Conducting Research and Data Analysis
- Decision Making and Problem Solving;
- Experience using technology (advanced Microsoft Excel Skills; Microsoft Access, Oracle, and/or other systems) to track and analyze inventory and loss prevention issues.
