The Watches Of Switzerland Group Fort Lauderdale , FL 33301
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JOB OBJECTIVES
To educate and create an environment to reduce loss for the company, and to create a safe and
secure workplace for the company's clients and colleagues in a manner that does not detract
from luxury experiences. You will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day protection of retail
store assets and enforcing asset protection strategies. Work directly with our Insurance Broker
and Legal Department to ensure compliance with retail pull levels, off-sight event insurance
coverage, reporting losses, etc. Supervise and support the Inventory Control and Security &
Facilities departments.
Leveraging your extensive Asset Protection and leadership skill set, you will act as support to
the Store Director, providing consultative partnership to solve challenges related to Asset
Protection
RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop, implement, and enforce asset protection protocols, policies and procedures in
retail showrooms, boutiques and corporate facilities aligning with the UK Audit & Asset
Protection Department and USA Retail Operations.
Responsible for the ongoing analysis of loss prevention exposures and
development/implementation of cost effective, proactive risk mitigation programs.
Supervise and maintain all avenues of reporting losses to insurance carrier.
Responsible for developing and implementing new security designs for store
renovations and new store openings.
Ensure that physical security for people, goods and facilities is complying and in good
condition.
Investigate incidents (internal and external) on robberies and instances of fraud and
update all files on reported losses.
Partner with IT Department for exception reporting or other Asset Protection/auditing
tools that SAP may offer.
Participate in projects to identify process improvements to current inventory
management processes, systems, and auditing tools.
Subject matter expert to collaborate with Learning & Development on training and with
Manager of Legal Affairs on company policies.
Work with counterparts in the UK
Prepare training and awareness sessions for all the levels of the company's personnel
concerning asset protection measures, policies and operating procedure, robberies,
instances of fraud, active shooter, and emergencies.
Ensure that transfer procedures, shipments to clients, and shipping guidelines are respected
and complied with.
Oversee the Inventory Control Department to ensure compliance to all required physical
inventory counts, retail support for all inventory related issues/questions are responded to
in a timely manner, and in a professional demeanor. Verify that all inventory adjustments in
SAP have been entered correctly, submit reporting to Finance monthly. Ability to perform all
Inventory Control related tasks in SAP serving as a back up to the Inventory Control
Manager. Involved with systems conversions for newly acquired showrooms to include
reticketing and physical inventories.
Oversee the Facilities & Security Department, responsible for bidding and sourcing new
vendors for security equipment, alarm services, guard services and maintenance services for
the company. Responds to emergencies after hours, supervises/schedules guards to ensure
compliance with standards. Follows up with open maintenance issues reported to our 3rd
party maintenance provider; and reviews the monthly Health & Safety checklists submitted
by retail teams. Supervises and coordinates security measures during special events,
weather related emergencies, or other emergencies. Maintains the emergency contact
listing for all mall/security offices for all retail locations,
Develop direct contacts and act as a liaison agent between the company and the external
services (Police, Fire Department, insurance adjuster, etc.).
Carry out all other tasks related to Asset Protection, Inventory Control and Security &
Facility.
SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervise and develop two full time colleagues: Facilities & Security Manager and Inventory
Control Manager.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to work flexible schedules based on business needs which may include evenings,
weekends, and holidays.
Ability to travel to retail showrooms and boutiques on a regular basis.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS
A. EDUCATION
BA degree from four-year institution
B. EXPERIENCE
3+ years of leading Asset Protection function, preferably in luxury retail
5-10 total years of experience in related positions (e.g., security, inventory control,
internal audit, health & safety, etc.)
C. SKILLS
Excellent planning, multi-tasking in fast paced environment, and organizational skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Sound judgement with ability to make quick, informed decisions.
Strong Computer skills, Web Navigation, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point)
SAP experience preferred (or other enterprise level ERP system)
Previous experience with Security/Asset Protection affiliated equipment (C.C.T.V/Alarm
Systems) is strongly preferred.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively
and cross-functionally with all levels of management.
Excellent leadership skills imperative to the position.
Ability to prioritize projects in order of importance is a must.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Accuracy and attention to detail
To have the ability to work independently as well as in a team.
To be able to work under stress.
Innovative thinkin
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