(USA) Senior Director, Asset Protection
Walmart

Job Info

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What you'll do at

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

The Sr. Director of Asset Protection will be responsible for investigations and will lead a team responsible for empowering the organization with proactive monitoring, support, and actionable intelligence to protect our people and facilities while driving profitable growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead remote investigations to uncover process and execution gaps.
  
• Provide actionable insights that empower our field teams to excel.
  
• Conduct thorough investigations outside of our facilities' purview.
  
• Identify and remediate gaps that create theft opportunities.
  
• Coordinate seamlessly with field teams and law enforcement agencies.
  
• Build and maintain strong connections with key stakeholders and business partners to drive business objectives forward.
  
• Create compelling storytelling of key initiatives through executive presentations.
  

Skills

• Proven track record in leading complex investigations.
  
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team of investigators, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
  
• Strong analytical skills to identify patterns, trends, and root causes of issues, with experience in data analysis and reporting.
  
• Experience working with various departments, including legal, compliance, and field teams, as well as external law enforcement agencies.
  
• Expertise in identifying and mitigating risks, particularly those related to theft, fraud, and operational inefficiencies.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey findings and recommendations to senior leadership and other stakeholders.
  
• Ability to anticipate potential issues and implement proactive measures to prevent them, ensuring the protection of people and assets.
  

Essential Functions

• Provides overall direction by analyzing business objectives and customer needs; developing, communicating, building support for, and implementing business strategies, plans, and practices; analyzing costs and forecasts and incorporating them into business plans; determining and supporting resource requirements; evaluating operational processes; measuring outcomes to ensure desired results; identifying and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; promoting a customer environment; and demonstrating adaptability and sponsoring continuous learning.
  
• Develops and implements strategies to attract and maintain a highly skilled and engaged workforce by diagnosing capability gaps; recruiting, selecting, and developing talent; supporting mentorship, workforce development, and succession planning; and leveraging the capabilities of new and existing talent.
  
• Cultivates an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics by integrating these values into all programs and practices; developing consequences for violations or non-compliance; and supporting the Open Door Policy.
  
• Develops and leverages internal and external partnerships and networks to maximize the achievement of business goals by sponsoring and leading key community outreach and involvement initiatives; engaging key stakeholders in the development, execution, and evaluation of appropriate business plans and initiatives; and supporting associate efforts in these areas.
  
• Manages overall financial performance for the Asset Protection Division by analyzing key financial indicators; using financial analysis to create and evaluate strategic opportunities; managing budget and profit and loss (P&L) goals, including the management of security services, shrink, and accident costs; and making strategic decisions to improve financial results.
  
• Establishes and achieves division shrink goals by developing and communicating strategy as it relates to inventory management and shrinkage; aligning strategy with overall company goals; developing and leveraging internal and external partnerships and networks to maximize the achievement of business goals globally; and analyzing and assessing current and future trends to implement inventory management strategies for the division.
  
• Drives the development of facility security plans across the division by ensuring regional leaders are informed of various crisis situations and the appropriate ways to respond; evaluating crime trends and current events at the national level to ensure proper measures and controls are implemented in all necessary locations; and evaluating risk management plans for upcoming events.
  
• Drives safety and accident prevention across the division by analyzing accident trend information; identifying safety risks; developing and leveraging internal and external partnerships; advising regions on how to develop methods for monitoring and ensuring company safety policies and processes are understood and followed; and establishing metrics to monitor the execution of safety programs and practices.
  
• Drives analysis and interpretation of information for one or more work streams to improve business efficiency by providing guidance in using various analytical methodologies; leading the development of creative solutions within business areas that reduce shrinkage or cost and meet business goals; and using judgment to assign work activities
  

Culture Champion

• • Models the Walmart values to foster our culture; holds oneself and others accountable; and supports Walmart's commitment to communities, social justice, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability; maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance.
  
• Servant Leadership
  
• • Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, and transparent
  
• Embrace Change
  
• Curiosity & Courage
  
• Demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; fosters an environment that supports learning, innovation, and intelligent risk-taking; and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks.
  
• Digital Transformation & Change
  
• Drives continuous improvements, supervises the adoption of new technology, and supports digital disruption in line with Walmart's business model.
  

Travel

• Traveling is necessary to perform one or more essential functions of this position. Travels internationally to and from multiple facilities or work-sites requiring extended overnight stay
  

Entry Requirements

• 4 years' supervisory experience.
  
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Retail Management, Finance, or related field and 5 years' experience in asset protection, store operations, safety design, or related field OR 7 years' experience in asset protection, store operations, safety design, or related field.
  

Deliver for the Customer

• Customer Focus
  
• Delivers expected business results while putting the customer first and consistently applying an omni-merchant mindset and the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans and initiatives.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in an asset protection-related field (for example, Loss Prevention Qualified, Loss Prevention Certified, Certified Forensic Investigator, Certified Protection Professional).
  
• Master's degree in Business Administration, Retail Management, Finance, or related field
  

Strategic Thinking

• Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data, analytics, customer insights, and different parts of the business when making plans and implementing strategies.
  
• Focus on our Associates
  

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

• Supports strategies and drives initiatives that attract and retain diverse and inclusive talent; builds high-performing teams; embraces diversity in all its forms; and actively supports diversity goal programs.
  

Collaboration & Influence

• Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; works collaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve objectives; and communicates with energy and positivity to motivate, influence, and inspire commitment and action.
  

Talent Management

• Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent, builds the talent pipeline, fosters an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work, empowers associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customer and company, and regularly recognizes others' contributions and accomplishments.
  

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

About Walmart General/Not Function Specific

At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability-and everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries-all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for?

Benefits & Perks

Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions - while being inclusive of all people.

Who We Are

Join Walmart and your work could help over 275million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. Butyou'llquickly find we're a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world's most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join us andyou'lldiscover why we are a world leader in diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and community involvement. From day one,you'llbe empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
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You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
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Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

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The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00-$260,000.00
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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
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- Stock
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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Production/Operations Management, or related field and 7 years' experience in asset protection, global security, auditing, program management, or related area OR 9 years' experience in asset protection, global security, auditing, program management, or related area. 4 years' experience leading cross-functional teams. 5 years' supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Monitoring and managing compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, Security Asset Protection Professional Certification

Masters: Business Administration, Masters: Finance, Masters: Retail Management

CCSP - Cisco Certified Security Professional - Certification, Six Sigma Black Belt - Certification, Six Sigma Green Belt - Certification

Primary Location...

702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

About Walmart

At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability-and everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries-all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for?

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.

Hello, NW Arkansas

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