Oversees shrink metrics and departmental performance through audits and data; provides shrink trends and action plans to Company LeadershipReviews inventory data and participates in inventory processesDetermines shrink forecasts, sets shrink goals and performs shrink correlationServes as a liaison between corporate and field asset protection personnelPartners with and provides data to Asset Protection Directors, Merchandising, Planning and Operations regarding product placement and protectionAnalyzes integrity and effectiveness of asset protection processes, programs and projectsOversees investigations of inventory movement through inbound shipment cartons, SKU Audits, and Known Shortage ReportsOversees growth and development of Asset Protection Operations analystsTrains and supports the field team on systems used by Asset ProtectionCreates and maintains management reports to track exceptions and provide analytical data to the Asset Protection TeamManages and maintains the Travel and Expense policies, aligning processes globallyServes as global business owner and primary functional resource for Travel & ExpenseReviews/audits expense reports and company credit card statements within the expense system in accordance with the company policiesUnderstand, enhance and promote Internal Expense ControlsProvides reporting around T&E and credit card spend to LeadershipLeads budget management process for the Asset Protection department.Collaborates closely with department budget owners and Finance to manage monthly process on budget, accurals and spend.Creates data visualizations for departments within Asset Protection as well as cross functional partners.

Organize, analyze, and report Store and Asset Protection Audits. Manage Travel & Expense Policy compliance. Analyze and report inventory results.

Performed operational and compliance audits to provide assurance to the Company regarding effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls and compliance with appropriate laws, rules, regulations, and policies.Developed relationships with related cross functional teams to ensure partnership approach to compliance risk management.Assisted in developing business requirements and conduct any testing needed to implement changes.Prepared compliance related communication to the cross functional teams, in-house counsel and outside counsel when needed.Tracked and maintained current compliance and regulatory developments.Identified opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of departmental policies and procedures.Observed physical inventory counts at store locations to ensure accuracy on both the SKU and unit level.

Recruited and staffed store for all levels of positions varying from part-time to management for a store of approximately 170 employees. Store projecting to do $12 million annually in the first year of business.Health and safety officer at the store location. Responsible for ensuring all German health and safety laws are abided by.

Coordinated a group of employees and delegated authority to exceed sales goals.Managed labor hours to stay +/- 3% of budgeted hours each month.Developed plans and delegated tasks to set and maintain merchandise visual standards while continuing outstanding customer service.Coordinated orientations and training sessions for new employees.Responsible for the continuing education and training of current employees.Ensured all state labor and employment laws were strictly adhered to on a store level.Wrote weekly schedules for all employees based on business trends and budgeted hours.Wrote weekly recruiting gameplans for management staff and actively followed them to maintain staffing goals and management open-to-buy.Utilized corporate classroom knowledge with stock room systems, visual merchandising, and human resources.

Coordinated product displays.Coordinated a group of employees to meet and exceed weekly sales goals.Ensured proper inventory, merchandising, and cash control procedures were followed.Coached and trained new employees on customer service and selling techniques. Wrote weekly schedules based on business trends and budgeted hours.