**Position Purpose:** The Senior Manager of Strategy ensures alignment across asset protection and the business, fosters innovation, and manages strategic risks to support the organization's mission and long-term objectives. To lead the development, execution, and refinement of strategic initiatives that drive sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and competitive advantage. **Key Responsibilities:** + 30% Identify findings from data and make actionable verbal/written recommendations to business partners regarding AP programs (shrink/theft/fraud reduction and safety/regulatory compliance) to drive improved performance. + 10% Successfully integrate with Store/DC Operations to ensure proactive approaches for AP programs (shrink/theft/fraud reduction and safety/regulatory compliance) are taken within the development of new company initiatives. + 20% Responsible for hiring, training, evaluating, mentoring, and disciplining Asset Protection associates within the enterprise (within direct reporting) + 20% Regularly scheduled site visits with all direct reports; specific store/DC visits prioritized based on individual store performance measurements. + 20% Follow up, accountability, and communication to include reviewing progress related to the timely execution of game plans partners and direct reports; conduct store/DC walks to monitor identified deficient areas; participate in and conduct staff meetings with direct reports and business partners. **Direct Manager/Direct Reports:** + This position reports to the Director (s) of Asset Protection + Accountable for direct supervision of the work activities of others. In addition to personnel issues -- including selection, termination, performance appraisal and professional development of subordinates. **Travel Requirements:** + Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time. **Physical Requirements:** + Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles. **Working Conditions:** + Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. **Minimum Qualifications:** + Must be eighteen years of age or older. + Must be legally permitted to work in the United States. **Preferred Qualifications:** + No additional qualifications **Minimum Education:** + The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job. **Preferred Education:** + Strategic Planning & Development: Lead the creation of long-term strategic plans aligned with business goals by collaborating with senior leadership to define and refine the company's strategic direction. + Business Analysis & Insights: Conduct deep-dive analyses using internal and external data to inform decision-making. Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for leadership teams. + Thought Leadership & Innovation: Champion innovative thinking across Asset Protection and facilitate strategic workshops and brainstorming sessions + .Cross-Functional Collaboration: Align strategy across departments such as Finance, Engineering, Operations, and Asset Protection and Logistics. Ensure consistent communication and execution of strategic initiatives. + Performance & Risk Management: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure strategic success. Continuously evaluate and optimize strategic processes for efficiency and impact A. **Minimum Years of Work Experience:** + 6 **Preferred Years of Work Experience:** + No additional years of experience **Minimum Leadership Experience:** + None **Preferred Leadership Experience:** + None **Certifications:** + None **Competencies:** + Strong understanding of Asset Protection, Operations and/or field knowledge + Proven track record in managing projects + Ability to influence others cross-functionally + Strong qualitative, analytic and business accumen skills + Strong written/oral communication skills We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. - $0.00 - $0.00