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Help Wanted: Bloomingdale's Loss Prevention Manager

Bloomingdale's is currently looking for a loss prevention officer for its White Plains location.

Overview:

The responsibility of the Loss Prevention Manager (LPM) is to support their assigned stores business plan and the direction of Corporate Loss Prevention by providing leadership, expertise, and training to their assigned store for the reduction of inventory shortage and controllable losses. To be successful the LPM must consistently demonstrate the following core competencies.

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Key Accountabilities:

Leadership - managing and communicating the overall LP effort and shortage reduction within store; develop and execute LP plans and shortage programs.

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Supervision and Development - administering and enforcing the policies and standards of the company, recruitment and hiring of loss prevention associates, staff, training, development of staff on core responsibilities; job performance counseling; leading process of shortage plans and ensuring they are actionable, measurable, and impact the shortage bottom line.

Developing Partnerships - developing an open line of communication with both LP and store associates, central and corporate executives; build positive business relationships

Administration & Technical Skills - developing and implementing store shortage plans; responsible for all internal investigations and external case management; testify in civil and criminal court proceedings, maintaining and adhering to payroll, expense and capital budgets; effectively handle multiple tasks and projects.

Network with local law enforcement,  mall management and legal council.

Provide a safe environment for customers and associates.

Skills Summary:

4-year degree preferred and at least 3 to 5 years experience in loss prevention

Ability to make solid business decisions, make recommendations and implement necessary changes

Excellent communication skills - ability to identify and communicate site-specific ideas and programs

Ability to work with all levels of management

Working knowledge of the physical security aspects of the job including alarms, EAS, CCTV, and lock and key

Strong interpersonal skills; good follow-up skills

Highly organized and ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities

Must be a team player

Bloomingdale's is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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