What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Asset Protection Manager position at Designer Brands?
About Designer Brands
At Designer Brands, we are the proud parent company of DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, The Shoe Company, and Rubino, operating nearly 675 stores across North America and a billion-dollar digital commerce business. We lead the footwear industry with a diverse portfolio of iconic brands, including Topo Athletic, Keds, Vince Camuto, Kelly & Katie, Jessica Simpson, Lucky Brand, Mix No. 6, Crown Vintage, and others. With expertise in design, production, and sourcing, we create on-trend footwear and accessories, delivered through a robust omni-channel infrastructure and national wholesale distribution. At Designer Brands, we are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity, where each employee’s unique perspective contributes to our success. Anchored by our core values of “We Love What We Do,” “We Own What We Do,” “We Do What’s Right,” and “We Belong,” we continuously drive forward together, building a future where everyone can put their best foot forward.
The Opportunity
At Designer Brands, we believe in blending innovation with purpose. As our Regional Manager – Investigations, Technology & Asset Protection Systems, you’ll be at the forefront of protecting our business while empowering teams with smart, data-driven solutions. This role isn’t just about systems and processes—it’s about shaping how we safeguard our stores, support our people, and drive profitability through thoughtful, tech-enabled strategies.
You’ll collaborate across departments, lead initiatives that reduce shrink and fraud, and help build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. If you’re passionate about using technology to solve complex problems and thrive in a fast-paced retail environment, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact. This position is based in Tri-State area (NY, NJ, PA).
What You’ll Be Doing
Strategy & Collaboration
Skills & Knowledge
At Designer Brands, we are the proud parent company of DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, The Shoe Company, and Rubino, operating nearly 675 stores across North America and a billion-dollar digital commerce business. We lead the footwear industry with a diverse portfolio of iconic brands, including Topo Athletic, Keds, Vince Camuto, Kelly & Katie, Jessica Simpson, Lucky Brand, Mix No. 6, Crown Vintage, and others. With expertise in design, production, and sourcing, we create on-trend footwear and accessories, delivered through a robust omni-channel infrastructure and national wholesale distribution. At Designer Brands, we are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity, where each employee’s unique perspective contributes to our success. Anchored by our core values of “We Love What We Do,” “We Own What We Do,” “We Do What’s Right,” and “We Belong,” we continuously drive forward together, building a future where everyone can put their best foot forward.
The Opportunity
At Designer Brands, we believe in blending innovation with purpose. As our Regional Manager – Investigations, Technology & Asset Protection Systems, you’ll be at the forefront of protecting our business while empowering teams with smart, data-driven solutions. This role isn’t just about systems and processes—it’s about shaping how we safeguard our stores, support our people, and drive profitability through thoughtful, tech-enabled strategies.
You’ll collaborate across departments, lead initiatives that reduce shrink and fraud, and help build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. If you’re passionate about using technology to solve complex problems and thrive in a fast-paced retail environment, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact. This position is based in Tri-State area (NY, NJ, PA).
What You’ll Be Doing
Strategy & Collaboration
- Co-develop the Asset Protection (AP) strategy focused on investigations and systems.
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to design long-term solutions for shrink mitigation.
- Build relationships with technology vendors and industry groups to stay ahead of trends in loss prevention.
- Lead efforts to analyze and compile data that supports AP investigations and decision-making.
- Use store data, relational databases, and exception-based reports to uncover insights and drive action.
- Guide teams in using profitability tools across business segments like Inventory, Supply Chain, and Merchandising.
- Implement and train teams on AP software programs and tools.
- Create user-friendly documents and dashboards to support analysis and reporting (MTD, YTD, company totals, etc.).
- Monitor and analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across regions and stores to identify trends and opportunities.
- Drive special projects and presentations that showcase AP functions and results.
- Recommend and implement improvements to internal controls and operational processes.
Skills & Knowledge
- Strong communication skills—both written and verbal.
- Advanced proficiency in:
- Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint
- Access, SQL, and Exception-Based Reporting (EBR)
- Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and lead initiatives.
- Experience participating in or leading cross-functional task forces.
- Minimum 4 years in retail asset protection, investigations, training, or operations.
- Demonstrated success in building partnerships internally and externally.
- Familiarity with AP-related exception reporting systems and processes.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
- Experience conducting AP investigations using Wicklander-Zulawski (WZ) certified techniques.
- Knowledge of AP modeling techniques (Descriptive, Diagnostic, Predictive, Prescriptive).
- Understanding of relational databases and database querying.
- Your Sole Well-Being: Our benefits package is crafted with our associates in mind! We support you with benefits like free virtual health care, robust family/fertility benefits, 401(k) w/ match, and more. Explore our offerings at https://mymobilewalletcard.com/dbi.
- Stride with Flexibility: We offer hybrid and remote work opportunities, giving you the freedom to stay connected, productive, and inspired—wherever you do your best work.
- Stepping Up Your Career: Take advantage of training programs, professional development, and education assistance to advance your career with a company that celebrates bold ideas and fresh perspectives.
- We are Shoe-Obsessed: Because we know a great pair of shoes can change your day, you’ll enjoy 30% off at DSW & DSW.com, plus discounts across our family of brands.
