Description:
Retail loss prevention specialists are professionals who work to prevent theft and other losses within Retail Convenience Stores. These individuals are responsible for identifying potential security risks, conducting investigations when theft or other losses occur, and implementing security measures to prevent future losses.
The Retail Loss Prevention Specialist will implement loss prevention procedures to safeguard company assets, prevent and minimize theft, and reduce shortages and fraud.
Duties and Responsibilities
The essential job functions include, but are not limited to:
- Identifies, recommends, and implements systems to minimize loss of merchandise, money, or company assets.
- Audits and investigates sources of known losses.
- Monitors inventory to identify theft or shortages.
- Investigates suspicious customer and/or employee activity.
- Conducts periodic testing of alarm and video surveillance systems.
- Conducts periodic inspections of stores and facilities to ensure surveillance and security equipment is functioning properly.
- Develops and implements policies and procedures to prevent theft at point of sale or inventory storage areas.
- Prepares reports on effectiveness of established prevention measures.
- Researches, suggests, and implements additional security measures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Utilizing PDI.
- On a scheduled rotation required to visit stores on a regular basis.
Incentives/Benefits:
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Exceptional Training
- Competitive Pay
- Great Health Benefits
- Career Advancement and Development Opportunities
- 401K With a Competitive Company Match
Requirements:
Qualifications
The position requirements include, but are not limited to:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the retail or food space, with progressive professional growth in managing large teams and multiple units.
- Experience managing multi-unit leaders.
Competencies
- Comfortable in a fast-moving, demanding environment.
- Ability to analyze data and generate insights, issues, and opportunities.
- Self-motivated and comfortable serving as a leader across multiple stores.
- Positive, can-do attitude and true ownership mentality.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Extensive knowledge of retail operations and loss prevention strategies and procedures.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software to prepare reports and documentation.
Education
The position requires the following educational experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Management, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in retail loss prevention required.
Work Environment
- Work is performed primarily inside an office space and retail store. There will be daily driving between stores and occasionally may work in an outdoor environment.
Disclaimer
La Lomita, Inc. has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential and other duties have been included. This job description is intended only to be a guideline for job expectations and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, abilities, and skills that may be required of this position. Additional functions and duties may be assigned by supervisors and management.
This job description is not a contract for employment, and either the incumbent or La Lomita may terminate employment at any time, for any reason. La Lomita, Inc. reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign duties and tasks for the Associate to perform at any time, as La Lomita, Inc. deems appropriate.