Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Asset Protection - Now Hiring

At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited possibilities, priced so low, you can always say yes to the newest, coolest stuff! Just ask any of our over 17,000 associates who work at Five Below and they'll tell you there's no other place like it. It all starts with our purpose and then, The Five Below Way, which is our values and behaviors that each and every associate believes in.

It's all about culture at Five Below, making this a place that can inspire you as much as you inspire us with big ideas, super energy, passion, and the ability to make the workplace a WOWplace!

Key Accountabilities:
Lead and continually improve all aspects of ship center safety and security programs.
Lead and continually improve all aspects of ship center inventory integrity programs.
Supervise third party contract guard force.
Foster and develop functional partnerships with industry and law enforcement cargo theft resources.
Maintain and monitor all security equipment to include but not limited to burglar/fire alarm, security camera, and access control systems, lock and key control, and other physical security programs.
Seek and propose new technologies and equipment.
Actively support and participate in company sponsored programs and events, task force groups and serve as chairperson of various committees, if needed.
Communicate security and safety status, updates, and actual or potential problems, using established protocols to appropriate stakeholders.
Work closely with Distribution Operations to train and develop Distribution Leadership in all areas of distribution safety and security.
Collaborates with cross functional teams and other departments to find solutions for unique problems, manage rollouts, and to facilitate support and maintenance for Asset Protection programs and initiatives.
Outlines AP objectives, determines solutions, and implements plans for the programs and processes that support the goals of the Department and Company.
Provides comprehensive and actionable reporting to include recommendations for corrective actions and other appropriate solutions to increase awareness, control and minimize shrink.
Work with national pool point partners and support the retail field Asset Protection efforts regarding resolution of carton receiving discrepancies.
Initiate and coordinate internal and external theft investigations and successfully bring to conclusion.
Liaise with local Law Enforcement partners and peer Security Departments in the pursuit of internal and external case resolution and industry best practices.
Develop and execute proper case management.
Manage the execution of capital and expense purchases within budgetary guidelines.
Help foster a culture of honesty through positive informative communications and messaging.
Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:
College degree desired, preferably in Environmental Safety discipline
Safety Certifications preferred
OSHA experience preferred
CTPAT experience preferred
Must have a working knowledge of security equipment, policies, and procedures
Minimum years general Safety/Security/Loss Prevention leadership experience
Certified in Wicklander-Zulawski interview and interrogation techniques, with a minimum 5 years' experience in Interview and Interrogation techniques with full knowledge of all applicable laws.
Superior verbal and written communication skills

Working Relationships:
Work well interdepartmentally and independently with all levels of staff/management in Asset Protection, Supply Chain, Transportation, Ship Center Operations, Store Operations, Communication, Finance, IT, Maintenance, Legal, Inventory Control and Human Resources.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required for the Job
Experience with project management including the planning, organizing, and management of resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives.
Experience with Microsoft Office 2003 or later: (for example: creating documents, entering and formatting text, page layouts, creating tables, and adding graphics), Excel (for example: creating worksheets, entering data, creating basic and advanced formulas, working with cells and rows) and PowerPoint (for example: creating a new presentation from a design template, adding and removing slides, entering and formatting text, adding speaker notes, and viewing presentations).
At least 5 years of experience indirectly managing team members, including assisting in the development, training and assignment of work/projects to other team members OR at least 3 years of experience directly managing people, including hiring, developing, motivating, and directing people as they work.
Willing to travel at least 40% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state)

Preferred Qualifications & Interests
Bachelor's degree desired, preferably in Environmental Safety discipline
Safety Certifications preferred
OSHA experience preferred
Must have a working knowledge of security equipment, policies, and procedures
7 years general Safety/Security/Loss Prevention leadership experience
Certified in Wicklander-Zulawski interview and interrogation techniques, with a minimum of 5 years' experience in Interview and Interrogation techniques with full knowledge of all applicable laws.
Superior verbal and written communication skills
Certification in LPC as granted by the Asset Protection Foundation
Experience developing strategic initiatives which align with business goals and budget.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to collaborate with all levels of management.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Five Below is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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