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Walmart

Sells groceries and essentials in stores and online

Asset Protection Operations Coach

Loss Prevention & Asset ProtectionPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeHouston, TX, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Completion of two years of college, or one year of supervisory experience in a multi-department environment, or one year of experience in accounting, claims, inventory control, systems/UPC, personnel, or loss prevention/asset protection in a multi-department environment, or two years of experience in asset protection or a related area.
  • Successfully complete any applicable state requirements to work in asset protection, such as minimum-age requirements, specialized training, certification, or licensing.
  • Acquire a current, state-issued Certificate of Eligibility if applicable.
  • Successfully complete a criminal background check and/or firearms-authorized training if applicable.
  • Attend and successfully complete all job-required training and assessments, such as Academy and Open Door training.

Responsibilities

  • Drive sales by ensuring effective merchandise presentation, including accurate and competitive pricing, proper signing, inventory levels, area cleanliness, assessment of economic trends and community needs, stocking and rotation of merchandise, organization of product displays, and security of fragile and high-shrink merchandise.
  • Lead and develop teams by teaching, training, and actively listening to associates; touring stores and providing feedback through Tour to Teach; communicating and collaborating with associates at all levels about store operations, technology, business initiatives, merchandising, and company direction; leading company change efforts; providing clear expectations and guidance to implement business solutions; and communicating business objectives effectively.
  • Model and demonstrate customer service standards by following the One Best Way service model, managing and supporting customer service initiatives such as Store of the Community and community outreach programs, resolving customer needs, complaints, and issues, developing and implementing corrective action plans, and leading process improvements to ensure a high-quality customer experience.
  • Provide supervision and development opportunities for hourly associates by hiring, training, and mentoring associates; assigning duties; setting clear expectations; recognizing associates; communicating expectations consistently and effectively; and ensuring awareness of and developing qualified associates to meet staffing needs and company growth potential.
  • Control unexplained merchandise loss and improve profitability by identifying and communicating performance goals and objectives; building accountability for policies and procedures; measuring adherence to loss-prevention policies and procedures; reviewing inventory-report variances; conducting operational and pre-inventory reviews; gathering data and audit results; monitoring deficiency trends; identifying improvement opportunities; working with managers and associates to determine necessary inventory-control corrections; influencing implementation and execution of corrections; and training managers and associates in operational controls and processes across multiple stores.
  • Detect, deter, investigate, and resolve violations of company policies and criminal activities by investigating alleged fraud and other alleged illegal activities, conducting investigations related to company operations and policies, gathering evidence, taking statements, writing case reports, providing courtroom testimony as needed, and partnering with other investigative entities.
  • Monitor facility safety and risk controls by ensuring an effective safety program, supervising safety team members, identifying accident trends, developing and implementing accident-prevention solutions, observing workplace practices, training associates in accident-prevention techniques, communicating plans to minimize accidents, overseeing safety reviews, and implementing plans to improve workplace safety.
  • Manage facility-level training and execution of asset-protection, safety, claims, and receiving procedures by reviewing policy and procedure application and compliance guidelines, including cold-chain, hazardous-materials, and operational controls; identifying gaps between expectations and training; determining training needs; and developing and delivering training as needed.
  • Manage claims and receiving operations by ensuring policies and procedures are followed, ensuring timely processing of claims such as damaged, defective, returned, or liquidated items and merchandise deliveries such as supplier and third-party deliveries, directing resolution of claims or receiving issues, and maintaining necessary documentation and reporting.
  • Coordinate, complete, and oversee job-related activities and assignments by developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, supporting plans and initiatives to meet customer and business needs, identifying and communicating goals and objectives, building accountability and measuring progress, identifying and addressing improvement opportunities, demonstrating adaptability, and promoting continuous learning.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and support company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans, utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy, and providing direction and guidance on applying these standards in business processes and practices.
  • Build high-performing teams, embrace differences in people, cultures, ideas, and experiences, and create a workplace where associates feel seen, supported, and connected through belonging and opportunities to thrive.
  • Work collaboratively, build strong and trusting relationships, and communicate with impact, energy, and positivity to motivate and influence.
  • Attract and retain talent, empower and develop talent, and recognize others’ contributions and accomplishments.
  • Maintain and promote integrity, ethics, and compliance; model Walmart values; hold oneself and others accountable; and support Walmart’s goal of becoming a regenerative company by creating belonging, eliminating waste, and participating in local giving.
  • Act in a selfless manner and remain humble, self-aware, honest, fair, and transparent.
  • Deliver results while putting customers first, adapting to how, where, and when customers shop, and applying EDLP and EDLC business models to plans.
  • Make decisions based on data insights and analysis, balance short- and long-term priorities, and consider customers, associates, shareholders, suppliers, business partners, and communities in planning.
  • Display curiosity and a desire to learn, take calculated risks, demonstrate courage and resilience, and encourage learning from mistakes.
  • Drive continuous improvement, adopt and encourage new technologies and skills, and support others through change.

Desired Qualifications

  • Complete a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Leadership through Live Better U and Bellevue University.
  • Complete the Certificate of Completion in People and Business Leadership through Live Better U and Bellevue University.
  • Hold a certification in an asset-protection-related field, such as Loss Prevention Qualified or Loss Prevention Certified.
  • Have general work experience supervising five or more direct reports, including performance management, mentoring, hiring, and firing.
  • Have investigative experience.
  • Hold a bachelor's degree in Business or Criminal Justice.

About the Company

Walmart

Sells groceries and essentials in stores and online

Walmart sells groceries, household essentials, clothing, and electronics through stores and online marketplaces for consumers around the world. Its everyday low price model combines large purchasing volumes with distribution networks that move goods to stores and customer homes. Shoppers can browse online, collect orders at a nearby store, or request delivery, while third-party merchants use its marketplace and fulfillment services to reach customers. The group earns revenue from merchandise sales, memberships, advertising, and services, and also operates pharmacies, optical centers, and digital payments businesses. Walmart opened its first discount store in 1962 and is headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Bentonville, AR
Founded
1962

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