Ralph Lauren

The Asset Protection Manager is responsible for establishing and maintaining all aspects of an Asset Protection Program in their assigned stores.  The Asset Protection Manager is required to, as needed, travel to stores within their area. whilst the role is primarily focused on our Retail and Corporate activities in Milan, there will be opportunities and requirements for limited travel to other areas and/or countries.  The Manager will work with the store’s Management Teams to protect the company assets; to include property, merchandise, cash and associates.  This is accomplished through internal and external theft investigations, Operational Audits and Employee Awareness Training. Thasset protection manager reports to the Asset Protection Lead EMEA

·         Promotes and adheres to all Company Policy and Procedures.  Adheres to all guidelines as outlined in the Asset Protection Code of Conduct and the Employee Handbook.

·         Identifies, investigates and resolves all Theft and Fraud activity.  Utilizes surveillance, procedural audits as by direction of the Regional Manager of Asset Protection.

·         Utilize all tools and resources provided by the company to detect and manage internal losses.

·         Ensures all Company Safety Policy and Procedures are being followed reporting deficiencies to the Store Manager, District Manager and Regional Manager of Asset Protection.

·         Develops and maintains partnerships with Store Management, District Manager, Regional Manager of Asset Protection, local law enforcement and (mall )security, as well as Corporate Partners (i.e. Human Resources, Operations, and Inventory Control).

·         Provides expertise and training in all Operational areas of the Asset Protection Audit and Monthly Awareness Program.

·         Conducts Asset Protection Store Orientation and Awareness Training.

·         Conducts daily AP Perimeter walk to identify theft, physical security or safety opportunities.

·         Conducts daily Cash Management Audit and Receiving Audit for procedural compliance.

·         Follow up on any Asset Protection Store Initiatives to ensure operational compliance.

·         Participates in all store meetings and store management meetings.

·         Manages inventory process ensuring accuracy and integrity.

·         Recruits, Trains, Schedules and Supervises  AP Staff when applicable.

·         Performs all other duties as assigned by the Regional Manager of Asset Protection.

·         Manage vendor relations, invoicing, and coordination of AP elements to provide store support.

·         Responds to alarm calls as needed and required in order to resolve all issues causing them, escalates when needed.  Reviews weekly alarm reports and investigates when necessary.

·         Work with Store Management and Inventory control to resolve any inventory discrepancies.  Conduct investigations for unresolved issues.

·         If applicable- partner with Store and Corporate team in preparation for events(ie. Permits, guard coverage, etc).