ASSET PROTECTION MANAGER

You know when a workplace can be fun and forward-thinking!   At Carter's you can feel the positive energy and possibilities to innovate and grow.
You'll surely feel proud to be a part of us because we're a company with the vitality of a new entity looking for people to help us make our future as amazing as our past.
If you have a talent for innovation, a desire to collaborate and a love of celebrating success, start here!   Carter's is an established company with a history dating back to .
We are the largest marketer of branded baby and children's apparel in the U.
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and the second largest in Mexico, Job Functions.
Relationship Building, Education and Training ·      Strengthen performance through education, training, and awareness; ensure execution of Asset Protection initiatives; control shrink; minimize safety concerns.
·      Analyze inventory shrink, collaborate with field leaders; develop strategies to control shrink and improve inventory accuracy.
·      Build impactful relationships with field leaders at all levels; drive KPI improvements; focus on shrink reduction and safety awareness.
·      Maintain Asset protection programs; equip stores with specialized tools; elevate safety awareness; achieve effective shrink control.
·      Partner with district and store management to identify shrink priorities and develop shrinkage reduction strategies.
Theft Prevention and Safety Awareness ·      Conduct investigations to identify theft and fraud; resolve internal and external security and fraud concerns in stores.
·      Collaborate with store teams and leaders; identify and resolve inventory and shrink opportunities; recommend solutions for increased profitability.
·      Leverage exception reporting to identify high-risk stores; detect and analyze fraudulent activity, mismanagement, or theft; implement measure to reduce loss.
·      Review resources to identify loss trends; formulate targeted solutions; communicate summarized findings to field leader and AP Director.
·      Educate team on safety precautions; impart de-escalation techniques; foster a cohesive and secure work environment.
·      Enhance shrink performance and safety awareness through open discussions and store visits.
Auditing Functions ·      Conduct store visits and assessments; ensure operational excellence, manage cash handling, improve inventory accuracy.
·      Provide and analyze metrics and exception-based reporting on a variety of asset protection and financially related items and trends within the company.
·      Directly responsible for ensuring that all store -asset protection systems and programs are fully operational, regularly maintained, and properly utilized, including CCTV, alarms, locks, etc.
·      Manage and lead projects as delegated by the Director Asset Protection; ensure successful completion.
·      Analyze asset prevention activities, shrink performance and develop policies/processes for improvement.
Must have.
·      Advanced English ·      Working knowledge of computers and related MS Office applications ·      Strong project management skills ·      Strong knowledge of audit procedures ·      Knowledge of applicable federal laws, state laws, and city ordinances ·      Knowledge of interview techniques ·      Thorough knowledge of POS systems ·      General knowledge of physical security applications ·      Understanding of retail sales drivers, financial reports and retail business acumen ·      Ability to function independently and problem solve with minimal direction ·      Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information ·      3+ years demonstrated experience in asset prevention environment ·      50% travel required Preferred skills and experience.
·      Bachelor's degree ·      Retail industry experience is preferred ·      Advanced English Benefits.
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Carter's provides equal opportunities to all candidates, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital or conjugal status, nationality or any other situation protected by federal, state or local laws, and does not require medical certificates of non-pregnancy and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) as requirements for admission, permanence or promotion in employment.