Summary:
Reporting to the Regional Asset Protection Manager, the Market Asset Protection Manager manages the site Asset Protection team in two or more Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s retail store locations in a geographical area. This role is responsible for proactively protecting all company assets, including people, property, and proprietary information. This position assists in planning, analyzing, evaluating, and leading the Safety Security and Compliance function in the retail store to enhance bottom line profitability through shrink and risk reduction. This position proactively leads all internal and external investigations relating to criminal activity to reduce theft and fraud exposure and leads the development of a shrink elimination culture in the store through education on asset protection initiatives.
Essential Functions:
Proactively identify and implement procedures to influence change on operational processes or training gaps that are causing profit loss or shrink to the retail environment. Measured through daily walks, audits, validations and regular business reviews.
Maintains inventory shrink reduction efforts to minimize bottom line loss in the retail stores. This includes the training of both employees and Managers on trends to help limit loss. Measured through awareness training, daily reports, physical inventory results, ability to diagnose root cause and develop partnerships to minimize loss.
Performs timely, legal and effective internal and external investigations that limit liability while reducing the overall impact to the company's bottom line. Measured through investigative productivity with supporting documentation and effective file retention.
Manages safety, security and compliance awareness to promote collaboration and assistance to protect employees, customers and the bottom line. Measured through employee engagement, Safety Security and Compliance validations, audit results and collaboration with store leadership.
Responsible for the professional development of partnerships with all Management and Team Leads in the retail store to further develop business acumen and obtain buy-in for the Safety Security and Compliance function.
Supports company Asset Protection initiatives to evolve & advance the Asset Protection program in partnership with the Operations Support Team Leads in each location.
Develops professional working partnerships with regulatory agencies, police, local Asset Protection departments, and store employees to leverage overall improvement to retail operations.
Other duties as assigned by Management
Experience / Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in criminology, business administration, or related discipline is preferred.
A combination of education and asset protection experience will be considered.
2 – 4 years’ experience in an asset protection role.
2 or more years’ experience in an asset protection supervisory or manager capacity.
Possess or be eligible to acquire a Firearm Possession and Acquisition License (PAL).
Certification in Wicklander Zulawski Investigative Interviewing is preferred.
Demonstrated experience with common security systems (CCTV, Card Access, Burglar, and Exception Based Reporting).
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and standard web browsers (i.e. Google Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer).
Must be able to read documents, printouts, reports, computer screens and other written communication.
Must be able to communicate well with customers and co-workers.
Must be able to fill orders, assist customers on the sales floor, etc.
Must be able to stock product at various racking levels, use step-stool or ladder, etc.
Must be able to place product on/off conveyor, trucks, shelving, etc.
Must be able to write, type and use phone system.
Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s welcomes applications from people with disabilities.
Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
Bass Pro Shops is North America’s premier outdoor and conservation company. Founded in 1972 when Johnny Morris began selling tackle out of his father’s liquor store in Springfield, Missouri, today we provide customers with premier destination retail in more than 150 locations across North America. In 2017 Bass Pro Shops acquired Cabela’s to create a “best-of-the-best” experience with superior products, dynamic locations and outstanding customer service. Guided by the visionary leadership of our founder and CEO Johnny Morris, Bass Pro Shops is making a significant impact in on the future of conservation and the communities we serve. More than 40 years after Johnny began helping people connect with nature through a tiny bait shop, our conservation mission is to inspire people to enjoy, love and conserve the great outdoors. Beyond retail, Bass Pro Shops also operates White River Marine Group, the world’s largest manufacturer of boats, plus award-winning resorts and nature destinations including Big Cedar Lodge, America’s Premier Wilderness Resort. Our passion for connecting people to nature extends to our CLUB program where customers earn points toward free gear and experiences, and a series of not-for-profit conservation attractions.