Our client in the Footwear Retail Industry is seeking the expertise of an experienced Stock Auditor to join their growing team.

Functions / Responsibilities:
? Lead a team of loss prevention and security professionals in supporting company wide risk mitigation efforts; champion the employee awareness program throughout the facility to promote a culture of honesty and responsibility

? Design, implement and monitor security and loss prevention policies, procedures and programs to support established goals and objectives with given priorities, time limitations and financial responsibilities

? Plan, examine, analyze, evaluate and supervise security operations, including physical assets & stock/inventory, staff & security personnel; perform audits on a regular basis, including physical surveys of premise security, perimeter checks, spot checks and cash office.

? Prepare performance reports (audit findings, investigations, reports of losses, violations, threats, dangers or perceived and/or identified risks, etc.) for operations management and executive leadership team

? Develop and maintain vendor relationships in support of security and loss prevention; vendors may include contract guard service, under cover guards, CCTV, off-duty police and other security support companies

? Direct and coordinate security and loss prevention functions, including personnel actions such as recruitment, selections, transfers, promotions, counsel and discipline or dismissal measures; consult with HR as appropriate

? Identify and resolve security and/or loss-related concerns or problems; conduct and/or direct internal investigations of any losses or violations of stock, monetary loss, company regulations, policies and procedures

? Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks.


Requirements:
? Grade 12 or higher

? Position related internal courses and training

? A minimum of 5 years solid experience in a Stock Auditor/Loss Control Manager/Asset Protection Manager- Retail environment is essential

? Experience in the field of corporate security, including experience in a distribution/warehousing environment

? Managed teams as a direct Line Manager

? Computer literate in MS Word, Excel, MS Outlook, PowerPoint

? Own transport advantageous

? Must be willing to travel extensively (80% travelling country wide and 30% office based/local stores)

? Organizational awareness by demonstrating knowledge of policy, procedures and discipline

? Working knowledge of relevant legislation impacting on business

? Basic knowledge on LRA

? Highly motivated, energetic, self-starter who has the ability to be proactive

? Can act independently on own initiative and have the ability to work well under pressure

? Be a team player

? Has excellent planning, organizing and controlling skills and proven ability to meet all deadlines ? An excellent communicator who is able to positively influence and persuade people at all levels. ? Ability to build trust and rapport with employees and managers

? Excellent interpersonal skills & good consultation skills

? A highly confidential person with sound judgment and decisiveness – High level of Integrity

? Accuracy and ability to pay attention to detail