Regional Loss Prevention Manager
The company
Swatch Group is an international group active in the design, manufacture and sale of finished watches, jewelry, watch movements and components. Swatch Group supplies nearly all components required by its 16 watch brands, and Swatch Group companies supply movements and components to third-party watchmakers in Switzerland and around the world. Please be sure to visit our brands' websites to learn more about their fantastic products. Swatch Group is also a key player in the manufacture and sale of electronic systems used in watchmaking and other industries.
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Job description
• Lead and execute regional loss prevention and asset protection strategies across multiple retail stores and luxury boutiques to reduce inventory shrink, fraud, and operational risk.
• Conduct and manage internal and external theft investigations, including evidence gathering, associate interviews, surveillance reviews, and partnership with Human Resources, Legal, Mall Security, and Law Enforcement as needed.
• Drive shrink reduction initiatives through proactive analysis of inventory shortages, operational vulnerabilities, and fraud trends, while developing corrective action plans to mitigate loss exposure.
• Utilize exception reporting, transaction analysis, and data analytics to identify suspicious activity involving refunds, voids, discounts, cash transactions, credit card activity, and return fraud.
• Manage and execute loss prevention audits, monitor compliance with company policies and inventory control procedures, and partner with store leadership to improve operational performance and accountability.
• Develop and deliver training programs focused on theft prevention, fraud awareness, Organized Retail Crime (ORC), inventory control, physical security, and loss prevention best practices.
• Oversee physical security programs, including CCTV systems, alarm management, key controls, vault procedures, and security equipment maintenance across the assigned region.
• Support critical incident response efforts, including major theft events, workplace violence concerns, security threats, and other emergency situations.
• Build strong partnerships with District Managers, Regional Managers, Store Managers, and corporate leadership to foster a culture of asset protection, compliance, and risk management.
• Support new store and boutique openings by assisting with security planning, loss prevention equipment installation, inventory deliveries, and team training on inventory controls and security procedures.
• Provide regular reporting, analysis, and recommendations to operational leadership to improve asset protection performance and support company business objectives.
Profile
We are seeking an experienced Regional Loss Prevention Manager to lead asset protection, shrink reduction, fraud prevention, investigative, audit, and physical security programs across the southeast market supporting multiple retail and luxury brands.
This position is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive loss prevention strategies that protect company assets, reduce inventory shrink, ensure operational compliance, and support a safe environment for employees and customers. The successful candidate will partner closely with District & Regional Managers, Store Managers, Corporate Leadership, Human Resources, Law Enforcement, and Mall Security to drive results across a diverse retail portfolio.
This is a highly visible field leadership role requiring strong investigative skills, operational knowledge, data analysis capabilities, and the ability to influence business partners at all levels.
Professional requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Asset Protection or a related field
• 7 - 10 years loss prevention experience in a multi-store environment
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• CFI, LPQ, CPP, LQ or LPC certification preferred but not required
• Wicklander-Zulawski interview training
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven presentation, facilitation, and customer relations skills.
• Demonstrated analytical, mathematical and computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• In-depth knowledge of store operations and all aspects of inventory management, policies and procedures.
• Ability to travel 60% on average with some overnight
• Multi-store loss prevention experience
Benefits
We are happy to offer a competitive comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance (eligible 1st of the month following 30 days, generous employer contribution)
• Immediate participation in the 401(k) and 100% vested employer match after one year of employment
• 18 PTO days per year, 23 PTO after 5 years
• 7 days per year of extended paid time off for medical, parental and military leave
• Holiday pay
• Company paid life insurance and Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Flexible Spending Account, Short Term Disability, Accident/Hospital Indemnity insurance
• Employee product discount
• Internal transfer and growth potential
• $500 Employee Referral Bonus program
For more information please see https://transparency-in-coverage.uhc.com/
Contact
Paula Mahecha
Human Resources Generalist