(USA) Operations Manager, Asset Protection - DC/FC

Walmart, Inc.

$84K — $126K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2 years' experience in Retail, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing environment.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Safety Management, Audit, or related field plus 1 year experience in Asset Protection, Audit, or Safety; or 3 years' experience in relevant fields.
  • Familiarity with loss prevention strategies and security best practices in logistics settings.
  • Strong data analysis capabilities to drive operational improvements in grocery distribution.
  • Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

  • Leverage data analytics to identify risks and implement asset protection solutions.
  • Drive business strategies around inventory, cold chain, and product integrity to support cost savings.
  • Ensure compliance with food safety and environmental standards, supporting audits and policy enforcement.
  • Oversee health and safety programs in line with OSHA regulations and coordinate emergency response plans.
  • Define and improve processes focusing on efficiency, safety, and product quality through coaching.
  • Lead investigations into security incidents, implementing loss prevention strategies.
  • Collaborate across teams to ensure effective communication and teamwork throughout operations.

Benefits

  • Incentive awards for performance-based achievements.
  • 401(k) match to help build your retirement savings.
  • Stock purchase plan to invest in your company.
  • Paid maternity and parental leave for family growth.
  • Multiple health plans to fit diverse needs.
Full Job Description
Position Summary...
As a key leader in Walmart's grocery distribution network, you will champion asset protection strategies and operational excellence across our distribution centers. Your focus will be on safeguarding people, property, and products-ensuring the integrity and efficiency of our grocery supply chain from warehouse to store.

What you'll do...
  • Leverage Data & Technology: Use analytics and technology to identify risks, analyze causes, and implement solutions that improve asset protection and operations. Develop dashboards to inform stakeholders.
  • Drive Business Solutions: Recommend and implement strategies for inventory, cold chain, and product integrity challenges. Build business cases supporting Walmart's grocery goals and cost savings.
  • Ensure Compliance: Support food safety and environmental audits. Enforce policies to meet regulations and integrate best practices.
  • Ensure Employee Health & Safety: Oversee health and safety programs to ensure compliance with OSHA and food safety standards. Coordinate emergency response plans and educate associates on workplace hazards.
  • Drive Process Improvement: Define and refine critical workflows, focusing on efficiency, safety, and product quality. Coach team members in process improvement methodologies to promote continuous improvement.
  • Maintain Operational Excellence: Update and improve SOPs and OBW processes. Identify ways to streamline and boost efficiency.
  • Enhance Asset Protection: Lead investigations into security incidents and shrinkage. Implement access controls and loss prevention for grocery logistics.
  • Collaborate & Communicate: Work with teams and leadership to ensure clear communication and effective teamwork. Present information clearly to all audiences.
  • Influence & Improve: Guide adoption of best practices in safety and asset protection. Provide and seek feedback for continuous improvement.


What You'll Bring
  • Data Collection & Analysis: Expertise in gathering and analyzing data to identify risks and drive improvements in grocery distribution operations.
  • Data Visualization & Governance: Proficiency in creating dashboards and ensuring data quality for decision-making.
  • Operational Excellence: Experience in process improvement and operational efficiency, especially in high-volume, perishable product environments.
  • Asset Protection: Strong knowledge of asset protection, investigations, and security best practices within distribution or logistics settings.
  • Collaborative Communication: Excellent communication, presentation, and feedback skills, with the ability to engage and influence cross-functional teams.


The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

Benefits & Perks:
Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.

The annual salary range for this position is $84,000.00 - $126,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

- Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location)

- Stock








Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

2 years' experience in Retail, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing environment.
Option 1: Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Occupational Safety Management, Audit, or related field;, AND 1 years' experience in the field of Asset Protection, Audit, Investigations, or Environmental, Health and Safety within Supply Chain, Retail, and Manufacturing, or related field.
Option 2: 3 years' experience in the field of Asset Protection, Audit, Investigations, Safety or Environmental, Health and Safety within Supply Chain, Retail, Manufacturing, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

1 or More Certifications such as Loss Prevention Certification (LPC), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Associate Safety Professional; Certified Safety Professional; or Non-degreed certifications Certified Safety Manager; or related.), Microsoft Office Suite; SharePoint and OneDrive

Primary Location...

390 HIGHRIDGE PARK RD, POTTSVILLE, PA 17901-8100, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Walmart, Inc.

More Retail & Consumer Goods Jobs

Find similar (USA) Operations Manager, Asset Protection - DC/FC jobs: