GIORGIO ARMANI - HEAD OFFICE - ASSET PROTECTION AND LOSS PREVENTION SPECIALIST
Role Overview: Responsible for planning and implementing all the activities necessary to protect company assets, reduce fraud and theft in all the areas of the business: Retail, Office, Showroom and Supply Chain. Will define processes and procedures aimed at safeguarding assets, ensuring their constant improvement, and recommending the implementation of appropriate prevention systems and equipment.
Join Giorgio Armani today and embark on a rewarding career in the world of luxury fashion!
Responsibilities:
* Organising, planning and coordinating all inventory management activities.
* Run bi-yearly fiscal stocktakes and ensure regular cycle counts are performed.
* Drive down loss across the business through operational behaviours and processes that you will check through audit and proactive investigations.
* Responsible for monitoring and solving outstanding issues related to inventory management.
* Support all inventory systems/processes to run efficiently and effectively.
* Audit the process and accuracy of product flow (inbound/outbound). Manage appropriately according to company procedure.
* Ensure CCTV is adequately utilised and all in-house security equipment is fully functional.
* Conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of all high-valued losses and damage. Report and influence appropriate change(s) to prevent reoccurrence.
* Focus on developing an L&P culture within the business that ensures buy-in from the Operational and Commercial teams through effective communication structure and regular stakeholder meetings.
* Responsible for monitoring faulty stock processing.
* Responsible for preparing the necessary reports to monitor the current situation and highlight the results of corrective actions taken.
* Deliver cost-effective and innovative pragmatic solutions to deliver the Loss Prevention strategy in the stores and HO depts. Use proven security and loss prevention best practices to reduce losses and damages significantly.
* Responsible for proposing and developing training programmes for main stakeholders to promote greater awareness and attention to the issue of loss and damage to company assets.
* Responsible for preparing the necessary reports to monitor the current situation and highlight the results of corrective actions taken.
* Responsible for enhancing security systems and services for new store construction and renovations.
* Collaborate with the Asset Protection and Loss Prevention (AP & LP) Manager at the headquarters, actively contributing to the selection process for potential security vendors and personnel. Provide expert advice and guidance to ensure the optimal security infrastructure for the company.
* Conduct regular audits to review the efficiency of physical security systems. Facilitate ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting activities to ensure seamless functionality, consistently staying ahead of potential issues and optimising security measures.
Requirements
* Ability to motivate teams, drive accountability and achieve results.
* Forward planning skills and strategic thinking
* Commercially astute looking for ways to maximise business returns.
* Team player identifies problems and reacts accordingly with initiative and problem-solving.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage conflict and positively influence others.
* Excellent communication skills
* High levels of Numeracy Skills
* Availability to travel at short notice.
* Must have experience operating in a Loss Prevention Management role, ideally in the warehousing or retail industry.
* In-depth knowledge of retail operations.
Benefits
* Competitive salary and bonus opportunities.
* Generous employee discount on all Giorgio Armani products.
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - providing access to medical and mental health support services.
* Exciting career development opportunities within a global luxury fashion brand.
* Vibrant and inclusive work environment that fosters creativity and personal growth.
* Hybrid working policy.
As an equal opportunities employer, Giorgio Armani is committed to treating all current and prospective employees equally. We do not condone discrimination based on age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from various backgrounds to apply and join the Giorgio Armani family.