Area Loss Prevention Manager

Alshaya

Kuwait

Ref: GP435-3388

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Our Loss Prevention team works across all divisions, brands and geographies, to protect profit and reduce losses. Working pro-actively, following lines of investigation as well as providing insight and recommendations to divisions, our loss prevention team works across brands and regions giving them valuable exposure to a range of sectors and environments that ultimately deliver bottom line value to the business.

The Role:

The Area Manager assists the Regional Loss Prevention Manager in implementing strategic initiatives to significantly minimise and reduce areas of risk related to security, stock loss and safety. You will focus and advise on "best practice" in respect of loss prevention opportunities within the business.

You will:

* Provide a prompt and professional investigation service to the company in relation to theft, malpractice and fraud, report findings to line managers and Loss Prevention Manager and communicate with external agencies and the Police where appropriate.
* Conduct or direct surveillance of suspects and premises to identify breaches of policies and recommend disciplinary action to the line managers.
* Investigate shrinkage results as required.
* Visit stores in your area of responsibility to conduct audits and report on findings.
* Audit the warehouse and stores for health & safety to ensure best practice and take prompt and corrective action in areas of non-compliance.
* Ensure fire precautions are in place and that fire evacuation routines are established, rehearsed regularly and that the necessary logs are maintained.
* Conduct loss prevention training for security and store management.

Requirements

* A good general/secondary education (relevant professional qualification desirable).
* At least 3 years' retail loss prevention experience.
* Project management experience.
* Financial/cost management skills.
* Experience in retail solutions, including CCTV, EAS and Convert surveillance.
* Good communication skills (both verbal and written).
* A proactive approach to risk management.

About the Company

As a leading international franchise operator, with nearly 90 of the world’s most recognised brands in its portfolio, Alshaya Group brings great shopping, dining, leisure and hospitality experiences to millions of customers across the Middle East & North Africa, Russia, Turkey, Europe and beyond.

Alshaya Group is a dynamic multinational business and family owned enterprise with a consistent record of growth and innovation. For 35 years, Alshaya has been a pioneering force in brand franchising, using its exceptional knowledge and experience to expand at pace.

Our portfolio of well-loved international brands includes Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang’s, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C, Victoria’s Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn, KidZania and, coming soon, Hampton by Hilton.

From one retail franchise store opened in Kuwait in 1983, Alshaya Group has consistently grown and diversified and today offers customers an unparalleled choice of brands across multiple sectors; Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings, Leisure & Entertainment, and Hotels. A diverse, skilled team of 53,000 people from 120 nationalities support more than 4,000 stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, a growing online business and a commitment to delivering great customer experiences.

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