Full job description

About Us:

Join us at WinCo Foods, where we’re more than just a grocery retailer – we’re a growing family of over 140 supermarkets in 10 states with over 22,000 employee owners. Our purpose is to make the lives our customers and employee owners better by offering the lowest possible prices to feed their families. Currently, WinCo is the second largest Employee-Owned company in the United States. With more than 500 millionaire employee-owners in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Our benefits, including top-tier medical plans and tuition support set us apart. In your role, you’ll be instrumental in making a real impact in the communities we serve, embodying our purpose every day.

Overview:

Job Summary

Oversee and direct the company’s loss prevention function. Ensure the protection of the Company’s assets and employees through the professional implementation of loss prevention programs. Manage a loss prevention team that strategically controls internal/external theft, facility security and employee safety.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and drive all aspects of a loss prevention program, including Retail, Distribution Center, and Corporate locations, with the goals of employee safety, shrink reduction, and company risk mitigation.
• Oversees the develop and maintenance of security plans for WinCo locations.
• Lead the audit function for each location’s asset controls and other asset protection audits.
• Implement prosecution and restitution measures when necessary.
• Keep current with loss prevention advancements, technology and legal matters that could impact the methods and practices of loss prevention.
• Identify, implement and maintain security measures and tools to ensure safety, security and theft deterrence.
• Lead audit activities for 3rd party vendors ensuring proper controls and standards are met to prevent loss of merchandise during store delivery processes.
• Manage investigations and ensure that investigation protocols are legal and defendable under scrutiny by the courts.
• Provide audit training to Operations Management that will allow them to recognize potential loss exposures.
• Develop and implement loss prevention programs that reduce internal/external theft and improve security.
• Effectively recruit, assess, and develop loss prevention staff.
• Manage the need for physical security when requested by all locations.
• Manage the current and future need for alarm systems and other risk reduction systems and techniques.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice/security management or related field or equivalent in Loss Prevention Operations, Business Administration, or closely related field OR equivalent education, training and/or experience demonstrating considerable knowledge of Loss Prevention operations in addition to the experience listed below.

Experience:

• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in the successful implementation of loss prevention, shortage control, fraud prevention and related activities. Including experience implementing training programs for retail operations.
• Strong team leadership, relationship building and cross-functional management experience.
• Strong analytical ability to gather, interpret information develop, recommend, and implement solutions.
• Demonstrating strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).

Ability to:

• Travel up to 50% of the time.
• Be available to respond to calls on urgent matters including after business hours, on weekends and holidays.
• Write and speak clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings.

Additional Requirements:

• Acceptable Department of Motor Vehicles driving record

Preferred Education, Experience and/or Credentials:

• Working knowledge of Loss Prevention industry technologies
• Loss Prevention Certifications
• Good knowledge of supply chain management.
• Combination of warehouse/distribution center and retail experience.
• Strong business acumen.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with company policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required of personnel may vary.

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EEO/Inclusivity:

As WinCo Foods continues to grow, our diversity—from our variety of perspectives and wide range of experiences—is essential to our strategy and success. We are committed to continue to cultivate and celebrate an inclusive environment in which all employees are valued and respected regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.