As Loss Prevention Director, you will be the senior leader responsible for designing, implementing, and driving a robust loss prevention strategy across our branch network, distribution centres, and wider operations. You will work closely with senior leadership, regional managers, and operational teams to reduce shrinkage, improve compliance, and embed a culture of accountability and risk awareness.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and execute a company‑wide loss prevention strategy aligned with GSF’s commercial and operational goals.
* Lead and mentor a national loss prevention team, ensuring consistent standards and effective deployment.
* Analyse shrinkage trends, operational risks, and compliance gaps to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
* Oversee internal investigations into stock loss, fraud, theft, and policy breaches, ensuring fair, timely, and legally compliant outcomes.
* Partner with Operations, HR, Finance, and Supply Chain to strengthen controls, improve processes, and reduce risk exposure.
* Implement and maintain security systems, audit programmes, and reporting frameworks across all sites.
* Drive training and awareness initiatives to embed a culture of loss prevention and operational discipline.
* Provide regular reporting and insights to the Executive Team, highlighting risks, progress, and opportunities for improvement.
About You
* Proven senior experience in loss prevention, asset protection, or risk management—ideally within retail, distribution, or automotive parts.
* Strong investigative skills and a deep understanding of compliance, security, and operational controls.
* Exceptional communication and stakeholder‑management abilities, with the credibility to influence at all levels.
* A data‑driven mindset with the ability to interpret complex information and turn insights into action.
* Experience leading dispersed teams and driving cultural change across multi‑site operations.
* A proactive, solutions‑focused approach with the resilience to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
About Us
GSF Car Parts is one of the UK’s leading automotive parts distributors, supplying thousands of independent garages throughout the UK and Ireland with parts, tools, garage equipment and specialist training. The group has over 206 branches nationwide and a turnover exceeding £475 million. Built on the heritage and success of a dozen local brand identities acquired over several years, we have traded as one brand since November 2021. Our branch network is bolstered by centralised support and expertise from specialist departments in key areas such as procurement and supply chain, marketing and national accounts. The business also benefits from integrated IT systems, which include our industry‑leading catalogue system, Allicat, and access to the Group’s national garage programme, Servicesure #INDGSF.
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