Category/Area of Expertise: Asset Protection
Job Requisition: 555710
Address: USA-NC-Salisbury-2110 Executive Drive
Store Code: ADUSA Dist L&D-Executive (5167685)

Position Summary

Are you a visionary leader ready to shape a complex, multi-campus supply chain network? As Director, Asset Protection, you will provide enterprise-level leadership for asset protection across our Distribution & Transportation (D&T) network, guiding 14 site Asset Protection Leaders and influencing more than 450 third-party security professionals.

In this high-visibility role, you will design and execute proactive security strategies that safeguard multi-million-dollar assets, protect our people, and strengthen operational integrity. You'll partner closely with regional and site leadership, legal teams, and external agencies to mitigate risk, prevent loss, and foster a culture of safety and accountability. You'll also serve as a key voice in global asset protection strategy, shaping policies, deploying advanced technologies, and driving continuous improvement across the enterprise.

What You'll Do

Strategic Leadership & Governance

• Set the vision and direction for asset protection across a multi-campus network, aligning enterprise security systems, policies, and processes.
• Serve as the Global Asset Protection and LAG representative, influencing companywide standards and global policy development.
• Provide governance and oversight to ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to corporate security standards.

Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead, coach, and develop a geographically dispersed team of salaried asset protection leaders.
• Indirectly oversee 450+ 3PL security personnel, ensuring consistent execution and performance.
• Build organizational strength through training, mentorship, succession planning, and leadership development.

Risk Management, Compliance & Crisis Leadership

• Design and execute strategic asset protection plans aligned with business growth and safety priorities.
• Lead investigations, crisis management, and emergency response-including civil unrest and high-risk incidents.
• Represent D&T in legal proceedings, depositions, and hearings with authority and professionalism.

Stakeholder Influence & Enterprise Partnerships

• Build strong relationships with senior leaders, law enforcement, and city officials to advance security priorities and mitigate risk.
• Act as the field leader for major security projects and technology deployments, ensuring training, validation, and accountability.

Financial & Operational Accountability

• Own and manage controllable expense budgets across sites, including shrink, liability, payroll, and security spend.
• Deliver trend analysis and reporting to support regional financial performance and loss-prevention initiatives.
• Review and validate critical operational processes impacting inventory accuracy and in-stock performance.

Data-Driven Strategy & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze shrink and security data to identify trends, root causes, and emerging risk exposure.
• Partner with site leadership to implement corrective actions and continuous improvement plans.
• Leverage analytics to strengthen asset protection strategies and operational efficiency.

What You'll Bring

Experience & Education

• Bachelor's degree (required); Master's degree (preferred)
• 10+ years of asset protection experience in distribution, retail, or a professional environment
• 7-10 years of multi-site asset protection leadership experience
• Certified interview and interrogation training (Wicklander-Zulawski or Reed)
• Demonstrated experience analyzing P&Ls, exception reports, and operational metrics
• LPC or LPQ certification (preferred)

Knowledge & Expertise

• Enterprise asset protection strategy, physical security systems, compliance, and risk management
• Financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and P&L analysis
• Cross-functional understanding of supply chain operations, legal processes, and corporate governance
• Human relations expertise with the ability to influence senior leaders and external authorities

What Makes You Stand Out

• Proven leader of large, multi-site teams with responsibility for talent development and succession planning
• Strategic and analytical thinker with expertise in root cause analysis and long-term risk mitigation
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-influence skills
• Technical proficiency in investigations, compliance, and physical security systems (CCTV, EAS)
• Strong judgment and autonomy in high-stakes decision-making
• Resilient crisis leader with experience managing emergencies and civil unrest
• Accountability for protecting multi-million-dollar assets across a complex network

Other Requirements

• Approximately 50% travel across the network (scheduled and incident-driven)
• Ability to work in warehouse environments with temperatures from -5°F to 90°F and around powered industrial equipment

Why This Role Matters

This isn't just a security leadership role-it's a mission-critical enterprise role. You will shape the future of asset protection across a large-scale distribution network, influence global policy, and protect the people, inventory, and infrastructure that power the business. If you thrive on complexity, leadership, and high-impact decision-making, this is your opportunity to lead at scale and leave a lasting legacy.

Salary

-$139,120-208,680, depending on experience.