Asset Protection Specialist | Garden State Plaza

Lululemon inc
Any Location, NJ
Category Retail
Job Description
The Asset Protection Specialist works primarily on the retail floor, reporting directly to the Asset Protection Manager and connecting regularly with the Store Manager. They collaborate with the store team to ensure excellence in Asset Protection, promoting a safe and secure environment for guests and staff.

Requirements

  • Understand and communicate lululemon Asset Protection policies and applicable operating procedures at their respective location(s).
  • Maintain a visible presence at the store entrance to ensure a welcoming, safe, and secure environment.
  • Lead and support emergency and crisis incidents affecting the store.
  • Address team well-being and safety concerns, reporting incidents promptly to store leadership and asset protection support teams.
  • Partner with the Store Manager and Assistant Managers who are responsible for training the team to report theft or fraud incidents consistently, providing education to eliminate bias.
  • Maintain strong relationships with law enforcement officials to facilitate effective communication and cooperation.
  • Supports ongoing training on AP-related topics as needed, adding additional context and clarification when delivered in monthly staff meetings.
  • Ensure 100% compliance with quarterly First Aid Training, conduct monthly safety walkthroughs, and administer physical and psychological First Aid as needed.
  • Review inventory accuracy reports and create action plans to address compliance and operational gaps.
  • Support the team in resolving AP-related guest feedback and addressing concerns or escalations.
  • Move dynamically on the floor to address escalations, support the team, and meet the needs of the business.
  • Interact with guests to ensure a great guest experience in a manner that values guests’ time
  • Partner with floor leaders to assess and address Asset Protection risks, gathering intelligence from store leaders and field asset protection team.
  • Foster a respectful and inclusive team environment, welcoming and celebrating differences.
  • Establish supportive relationships with all team members.
  • Educate and coach leadership on effective theft and safety reporting to ensure consistency when the AP Specialist is not present.
  • Educate the store team on risk-related incidents affecting the community.
  • Collaborate with AP Partner and ORC Investigators to enhance theft-related reporting and response quality.
  • Build relationships with neighboring retailers, property security teams, and in-region lululemon stores to mitigate risk.
  • Working directly with local law enforcement on case building, reporting, and legal proceedings.
  • Report directly to the Asset Protection Manager and maintain a dotted line reporting relationship with the Store Manager.

Benefits

  • Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
  • Paid time off
  • Savings and retirement plan matching
  • Generous employee discount
  • Fitness & yoga classes
  • Parenthood top-up
  • Extensive catalog of development course offerings
  • People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series
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