The Loss Prevention Specialist (DC) is responsible for ensuring a safe and secure environment within the distribution center through identification and resolution of loss and risk opportunities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Promote a culture of safe and secure within the distribution centers and their off-sites
• Build and develop effective partnerships with internal and external customers
• Perform various audits on the facility’s physical security requirements, compliance to regulatory requirements and calibrate self-audits completed by the operations team
• Identify opportunities and collaborate with business partners to drive continuous improvement and mitigate risks
• Work cross-functionally to support operational initiatives, to include: store receipt accuracy, inventory accuracy, safety awareness, external events, etc.
• Audit third-party Security Company to ensure alignment with HFT policies and procedures
• Support theft investigations to include live and recorded video surveillance, organizing the data and supporting evidence, participating in after-action activities, etc.

• Support the Loss Prevention Manager with expansion and capital project initiatives by aiding in gathering quotes, working with vendors during install and validating work

• Assist Leadership with operating tasks as a subject matter expert on operational processes, who has a deep understanding of their impact on the business
• Participate in engagement activities, such as floor observations, rewards for knowledge, regular roundtable sessions, etc. to drive the Loss Prevention culture and awareness for weekly/monthly topics

The anticipated salary range for this position is $55,500 – $83,300 depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits to Associates (and their families) such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. Eligible Associates are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Associates will accrue paid time off up to 200 hours per year (inclusive of PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays). Paid sick time up to 80 hours per year unless otherwise required by law.

Requirements

Job Qualifications – Education and Experience

• Minimum of two years' experience in Distribution Operations, Loss Prevention or Security required.
• Bachelor’s/Associate’s Degree preferred or High School graduate/Equivalent
• Wicklander-Zulawski Interview and Interrogation certification preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite – Intermediate in Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Ability to read and interpret visualized data (graphs).

Job Qualifications- Skills

• Customer Focus – acts with customers in mind; understands and teaches how operational execution directly affects the customer experience.
• Planning and Priority Setting– Spends time and the time of others on what is important and can set objectives and goals.
• Drives for Results – uses data to set priories and translates goals into action plans.
• Communicates Effectively: Written/Verbal- Ability to understand and communicate to various audiences, establishing appropriate voice and tone.
• Interpersonal Savvy - Strong interpersonal skills; able to maintain and develop top-level internal and external relationships. Able to relate well to different types of people, inside and outside of the organization.
• Action Oriented- Is action oriented and full of energy for the things they see as challenging, seizes opportunities and is not fearful of acting with minimum planning

Scope

• Staff supervision and Development – No

• Decision Making – Drafts policy and resolves problems, Provides data for decision support

• Travel – Regular travel up to 10% is required
• Location –Dillion, SC

Availability

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, overnight shifts and weekends as necessary to meet the needs of the business.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of the job.

Physical Requirements

Ability to communicate with customers and associates. Can speak and listen to others with equipment and machinery operating. Can lift up to 25lbs, participate in team stretches and ability to stand and move for an entire shift.

About Harbor Freight Tools

We’re a 45 year-old, $8 billion national tool retailer with the energy, enthusiasm, and growth potential of a start-up. We have over 1,600 stores in 48 states across the country and are opening several new locations every week. We offer our customers more than 7,000 tools and accessories, from hand tools and generators to air and power tools, from shop equipment to automotive tools. We provide our customers with the right tool for the right job at the right price, always delivering quality and value.