Overview
Asset Protection Associate Jobs in New Milford, CT at Walmart
Job Description
Asset Protection Operations Lead
This position is responsible for assisting in the operation of multiple facilities. An individual in this position will be expected to perform additional job related responsibilities and duties as assigned and/or as necessary.
Essential Functions
An individual must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Monitors and evaluates inventory flow processes for multiple facilities; utilizing data, customer feedback, and store tours to develop strategies to improve inventory flow; aligning with the Market Manager and store leadership to ensure stores implement training for continuous improvement of i nventory levels; partnering with supply chain to ensure feedback is provided to associates on store inventory flow and load standards.
Leverages data to assist the Market Manager with store assortment changes; leading the strategy for the management of deleted inventory and the execution of facility clearance plans; utilizing data to ensure stores avoid excessive inventory actions that impact the integrity of inventory flow; m onitoring customer value program execution and assisting the Market Manager with improvement plan implementation within stores of opportunity.
Drives the proper execution of cost inventory processes across multiple facilities by reviewing the results and ensuring exceptions are addressed; ensuring facilities deliver cost inventory results aligned to targets; driving the execution of the annual inventory process through the implementation of t he market level strategy; and partnering with the Market Manager to ensure facilities deliver shrink results aligned to targets.
Builds and maintains partnerships with business leaders to ensure the asset protection (AP) function meets business needs by advising operational partners (for example, market level leadership, store management) on AP solutions, policies, and procedures; incorporating information into operations AP strategy and initiatives; providing consultation and recommendations on how to address AP concerns and mitigate risks; creating plans and processes that directly address business unit AP gaps; and providing guidance to the AP team and associates in order to ensure consistency a cross the market.
Drives AP financial results across facilities by evaluating programs and adapting them to store and market specific needs; executing and managing
AP plans and practices; analyzing AP trends and metrics; communicating and enforcing company policies and procedures related to AP (for example, workplace safety, fire protection); assisting in the administration of AP training within facilities; conducting regular store tours and audits to ensure AP metrics, programs, and measures are in place and being executed; and ensuring the execution of company programs associated with AP.
Ensures facilities in the business area are prepared for crises by building and sustaining collaborative relationships and alliances with government and non-governmental agencies; representing the company to the media at the store level for AP related events; informing managers of various potential crisis situations and the appropriate responses; advising managers on emergency procedures and contingency plans; identifying the need for event management plans; and approving and ensuring execution of event management plans for key events.
Cultivates an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics by integrating these values into all p rograms and practices; developing corrective actions for violations or non-compliance; and supporting the Open Door Policy.
Drives the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs; developing and communicating business plans and priorities; removing barriers and obstacles that impact performance; providing resources; identifying performance standards; measuring progress and adjusting performance accordingly; developing contingency plans; and demonstrating adaptability and supporting continuous learning.
Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by selecting and training; mentoring; assigning duties; building a team-based work environment; establishing performance expectations and conducting regular performance evaluations; providing recognition and rewards; coaching f or success and improvement; and ensuring diversity awareness.
Promotes and supports company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by training and providing direction to others in their use and application; ensuring compliance with them; and utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy.
Ensures business needs are being met by evaluating the ongoing effectiveness of current plans, programs, and initiatives; consulting with business partners, managers, co-workers, or other key stakeholders; soliciting, evaluating, and applying suggestions for improving efficiency and cost- effectiveness; and participating in and supporting community outreach events.
Competencies
A n individual must be proficient in each of the competencies listed below to successfully perform the responsibilities of this position.
Judgment: Make Informed Judgments – Uses relevant business metrics, analyses, and reports to measure, monitor, and improve performance.
Identifies and applies sound, fact-based criteria in setting priorities and making decisions. Looks beyond symptoms to determine the root causes of problems, and identify and implement applicable solutions. Integrates knowledge and expertise in making fact-based recommendations and d ecisions.
Customer/Member Centered: Ensure Customer/Member Centered Performance – Analyzes data and information, and develops plans to exceed customer/member expectations. Sponsors initiatives and practices that provide customers/members with desired products, services, and experiences and that grow the business. Ensures customers/members receive the level of service that builds their trust and confidence. Removes barriers to
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Job Description
Asset Protection Operations Lead delivering customer/member value, service, and support.
Execution and Results: Ensure Execution and Achieve Results – Conveys a sense of urgency in ways that motivate others to complete responsibilities and achieve goals. Pursues the achievement and alignment of measurable and meaningful goals. Leverages resources and talent to achieve business goals. Ensures others are held accountable for achieving expected results. Prioritizes and balances time, actions, and projects to ensure accomplishment of results. Monitors progress of others and redirects efforts when goals change or results are not met.
Planning and Improvement: Ensure Planning and Improvement – Sets clear expectations, performance measures, and goals, and helps others do the same. Plans for and ensures others have the information, resources, implementation time, and talent needed to accomplish business initiatives.
I dentifies and plans for improvement in performance using key business metrics.
Influence and Communicate: Build and Influence Team – Develops and communicates logical, convincing reasons, including lessons learned, to build support for one’s viewpoints and actions. Involves others in decisions and plans that affect them, when appropriate. Recognizes and rewards team accomplishments, celebrating team and organizational success. Ensures business priorities, change initiatives, and organizational information are communicated in clear and compelling ways. Promotes the exchange of diverse experiences and ideas within own organization.
Ethics and Compliance: Ensure Ethics and Compliance – Actively communicates, trains, and guides associates on compliance with policies and procedures. Maintains an environment that promotes and reinforces the highest standards of integrity and ethics. Anticipates potential issues and takes action to enhance compliance.
Adaptability: Adapt and Learn – Demonstrates creativity and strength in the face of change, obstacles, or adversity. Adapts to competing demands and shifting priorities. Updates knowledge and skills to handle new complexities, challenges, and responsibilities. Seeks exposure to new ideas and perspectives. Identifies and takes steps to improve adaptability and continuous learning capabilities in own organization.
Social Responsibility and Reputation: Strengthen Reputation and Local Involvement – Participates in and supports community events, and conducts business in a manner that creates and maintains a “good neighbor” image. Develops external relationships and partnerships to strengthen the reputation of the company. Serves as a credible and effective spokesperson and representative for the company.
Talent: Manage and Leverage Talent – Develops talent plans for own organization targeted at increasing effectiveness, building diversity, and enhancing bench strength. Manages roles, assignments, and developmental opportunities to maximize organizational performance. Ensures people processes (for example, selection, development, performance evaluation) lead to effective associate performance and desired results throughout own organization. Monitors associate performance and provides constructive feedback that is specific, honest, accurate, and timely. Provides learning o pportunities, guidance, and support in the development of associates.
Build Relationships: Network Internally and Externally – Builds trusting, collaborative relationships and alliances with others, inside and outside of the organization. Relates to others in an accepting and respectful manner, regardless of their organizational level, personality, or background. Promotes a t eam-based work environment that respects, embraces, and values diversity in others.
Physical Activities
T he following physical activities are necessary to perform one or more essential functions of this position.
O bserves associate, customer, or supplier behavior.
P resents information to small or large groups and individuals.
Communicates effectively in person or by using telecommunications equipment.
Squats, kneels, or crawls for extended periods of time.
G rasps, turns, and manipulates objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Visually locates merchandise and other objects.
V isually inspects equipment.
Safely operates a motor vehicle.
Moves, lifts, carries, and places merchandise and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
V isually verifies and reads information, often in small print.
Sits for long periods of time.
S tands for long periods of time.
C reates documents, reports, etc., using a writing instrument (such as a pencil or pen) or electronic device.
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Job Description
Asset Protection Operations Lead
Enters and locates information on electronic device.
Travel
T raveling is necessary to perform one or more essential functions of this position.
T ravels domestically to and from multiple facilities or work-sites requiring an overnight stay.
T ravels domestically to and from multiple facilities or work-sites requiring consecutive overnight stays.
Travels domestically to and from multiple facilities or work-sites during the workday.
Works or trains at multiple facilities or distant locations. (Travel of extended duration, meaning seven days or more, is not required, except for m anagement training and emergency situations.)
Work Environment
Working in the following environment is necessary to perform one or more of the essential functions of this position.
Moves through narrow, confined spaces such as stacks of merchandise or supplies, storage areas, and closets.
May work with substances that require special handling
W orks in areas requiring exposure to varying temperatures, extreme heat or cold, and/or wet, damp, or drafty conditions.
W orks overnight as required.
Works varying shifts as required.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Business, or related field and 1 year’s managerial experience supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing associates, managing associate workload, and participating in the hiring and promotion of associates OR 2 years’ managerial experience supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing associates, managing associate workload, and participating in the hiring a nd promotion of associates
Valid state-issued driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications
Certification in an asset protection related field (for example, Loss Prevention Qualified, Loss Prevention Certified).
2 years’ experience in an Asset Protection, Inventory Control, and/or Safety Position.
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WMFM15740
Job Description
Asset Protection Operations Lead
Signature
I have read and understand the essential functions for this position and certify that:
I have the ability to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without areasonable accommodation.
I do not have the ability to perform the essential functions of this position either with orwithout a reasonable accommodation.
Associate/Applicant Printed Name Associate/Applicant Signature Date
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WMFM15740
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Holidays
Weekends as needed
Experience:
Security: 2 years (Required)
Location:
New Milford, CT 06776 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Title: Asset Protection Associate
Company: Walmart
Location: New Milford, CT
