Loss Prevention Specialist

As a Loss Prevention Specialist you will:

Partner with the Inventory Specialist and Security Manager in store, to deliver the new Loss Prevention & Security strategy across all areas, and all teams within the store.
Positively engage, inspire and business partner with Department Managers, Sales Managers and Team Members, to identify the root causes of stock loss, and build effective action plans to reduce loss.
To design, trial and continuously improve methods of stock loss reduction in store, collaborating with other LP Specialists as guided by the Senior Loss Prevention Manager.
Build and maintain a positive culture, awareness, and appreciation for Loss Prevention in store. Build a cross-functional commitment and collaboration for stock loss, where everyone can, and wants to make a difference.
Innovate and implement new process and controls that reduce stock loss in all areas, whilst returning on investments, such as Process Improvement, Policy and Procedure or Product Protection.
Partner with store Security Manager to optimise Security resources to prevent loss and crime in all locations.
Trial and test new Product Protection methods and technology on behalf of the Senior Loss Prevention Manager
Partner with Inventory teams to develop an expert, comprehensive and current understanding of stock loss for the store.
Act as the subject matter expert for all matters relating to Loss Prevention, including but not limited to; Process Improvement, Loss Control, Policy and Procedure, Training and most importantly Stock Loss data.
Work as part of a collaborative LP&S (Loss Prevention & Security) team, in driving positive and sustainable change throughout Selfridges to protect our People, Property, Profitability & Reputation.
Drive a culture of Loss Prevention across the store.
‘Find and fix’ specific stock loss problems in a Top 10 focus approach.
Optimise all resources, internally and externally to deliver the wider LPFS strategy, as agreed with the Senior Loss Prevention Manager
Passionately and effectively embed the Loss Prevention strategy for the store
Lead a balanced and proportional approach to problem solving.
Innovate and implement new controls that reduce stock loss in all areas, whilst returning on investments, such as Process Improvement, Policy and Procedure or Product Protection.
Lead the validation and escalation of Product Protection compliance.
Build effective relationships with all relevant external parties: Police, National Crime Agency, Crime Prevention agencies and Partner with other Retail Loss Prevention leadership in identifying and sharing best practices.
Act as a subject matter expert for all matters relating to Process Improvement, Loss Control, Policy and Procedure, Training and most importantly Stock Loss data.
Maintain a positive culture of Loss Prevention for the store

A bit about you:

Naturally pragmatic and solutions-lead.
Analytical and data-driven, who formulates opinions and decisions based on data.
Experienced in developing and embedding effective Loss Prevention / Shrinkage strategies in a retail environment.
Experienced in developing effective Loss Prevention policy and procedure.
Highly engaging with the ability to influence, and inspire change.
Ability to influence multiple stakeholders, and an engage people at every level of our business.
A good knowledge of inventory or loss prevention techniques an advantage.
A collaborator, who has energy and passion that can inspire others to join their mission.
An example of our values, a trusted and respected colleague

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