Asset Protection Associate - New Milford, United States - Walmart

Walmart

Verified Company

New Milford, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

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.

- 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