Saks
Asset Protection Manager
Company
Role
Asset Protection Manager
Location
United States of America
Job type
Full time
Posted
1 week ago
Salary
Job description
Job Description:
The Asset Protection Manager is responsible for overall inventory shortage performance and full execution of the Asset Protection strategy for their assigned store. This role ensures a safe selling environment while protecting company assets through proactive shortage control, investigations, audits, and compliance with company policies and all local, provincial, and federal laws.
The Asset Protection Manager partners closely with Store Leadership, Investigators, and cross-functional teams to drive awareness, accountability, and results.
Role Description:
A proven leader with strong relationship-building, coaching, and influencing skills
Comfortable leading meetings, delivering training, and communicating with diverse audiences
Agile in fast-paced retail environments, able to prioritize and adapt as business needs evolve
Highly organized with strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Experienced in retail security systems, investigative practices, information systems, and productivity tools
Demonstrated success identifying shortage exposures and implementing effective mitigation strategies
Facilitate store-wide communication, training, safety sessions, and shortage awareness initiatives
Model and reinforce Saks Global customer experience expectations within Asset Protection operations
Identify internal and external theft exposures and implement proactive strategies to reduce loss
Provide recommendations and action plans for continuous improvement
Oversee audit planning, execution, and documentation, ensuring internal audit readiness
Review audit findings, summarize results, and drive corrective actions with Store Leadership
Lead planning and execution of annual physical inventory and reconciliation
Ensure all physical security standards are maintained and issues are addressed promptly
Oversee camera system functionality and enhancements
Ensure compliance with apprehension guidelines and all applicable laws during investigations
Partner with Investigators to prepare cases for interviews and resolution
People Leadership & Development
Directly oversee and guide Asset Protection Investigators, providing daily leadership and direction
Ensure completion of required training, certifications, and ongoing technical development
Deliver performance feedback and support mid-year and annual review processes
Coach Investigators to strengthen investigative skills, decision-making, and professionalism.
Responsibilities may evolve based on business needs or direction from Corporate Asset Protection. Additional duties may be assigned as required.
Key Qualifications:
College degree preferred
5+ years of retail Asset Protection experience, preferably in a high-volume or complex environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Confidence interacting with store leadership and presenting to large groups
Strong analytical skills
Proficiency with retail security systems, reporting platforms, and productivity software
Experience leading diverse teams to achieve operational, statistical, and developmental goals.
Physical Demands/Environmental Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Your Life and Career at Saks Global:
Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities
A culture that promotes a healthy, fulfilling work/life balance
Benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental).
An amazing employee discount.
Thank you for your interest in Saks Global. We look forward to reviewing your application.
Saks Global provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Saks Global complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Saks Global welcomes all applicants for this position. Should you be individually selected to participate in an assessment or selection process, accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.
Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.
