Asset Protection Business Partner, West - Vuori, Inc

Vuori is re-defining what athletic apparel looks like: built to move and sweat in but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into everyday life. We draw inspiration from an active coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, creative expression, and life. We aim to inspire others to take on all aspects of their lives with clarity, enthusiasm, and purpose…while having a lot of fun along the way. Working at Vuori, our goal is to create something special together. Our foundation and success are made possible thanks to incredible people, thriving culture, and an inspirational community. 

Reporting to the Director of Asset Protection, the Asset Protection Business Partner will be critical to the success of the growing and dynamic retail team at Vuori. The Asset Protection Business Partner will execute and implement field asset protection programs as well as initiatives that focus on protecting our people, customers, and assets in assigned areas from fraud, safety and illegal acts. The role will serve as a strategic business partner for Retail Operations, People & Culture, Community & Training, Legal, Visual Merchandise, Inventory, Facilities, etc. This role requires an agile leader with a strong background in asset protection/loss prevention, an understanding of psychological & physical safety, and the ability to identify proactive measures to drive a safe and secure environment for stores teams and customers.

What you'll get to do:

• Manage the development, implementation, and maintenance of the asset protection program with a keen focus on shrink awareness, physical security, external/internal theft & fraud, and safety in assigned area(s) 
• Responsible for ensuring physical security protocols and standards are installed and being executed by store teams during new store openings, remodel, and relocation of existing locations within assigned area(s) 
• Subject Matter Expert for the handling and management of critical incidents to mitigate employee/customer impact, brand damage, and business continuity in the event of a disaster.  
• Maintain and validate OSHA, personal and occupational safety related standards. Conduct through investigations and root cause analysis to develop plans to improve safety performance through safe behaviors.  
• Effectively communicate Asset Protection training and educational coaching for store leadership and store associates.  
• Investigate and resolve organized retail theft/crime incidents while also mitigating burglary incidents impacting assigned area(s).  
• Foster relationships with Director of Stores, District & Store leaders to drive asset protection philosophy and vision. Travel regular with partners to all store locations throughout the assigned area(s).  
• Evaluate and analyze safety and security trends within the stores. Anticipate and advise key stakeholders on the risk and impact that strategic or operational decisions will have on employees, assets, and overall brand.  
• Work closely with employee relations business partner on employee related investigations, while collaborating on highly sensitive internal theft/fraud investigations that could have an impact of the health and success of the stores and/or district.  
• Build strategic and strong relationships with law enforcement agencies, retail partners, and community leaders/organizations to support with criminal and civil matters.  
• Role model Vuori’s culture, values, and behaviors amongst the teams you support.  
• Contribute to the maintaining and updating Asset Protection related policies and procedures.

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree or at least 5+ years of direct experience of retail asset protection/loss prevention at the regional/district level.  
• 5+ years of multi-store & multi-state retail operations management/leadership. 
• Formal interview/interrogation training  
• Previous experience with court and government officials for the resolution of internal and external theft incidents  
• Previous experience utilizing exception-based reporting tool & case management systems 
• Outstanding communication and storytelling abilities with skills to adapt style to different audience. 
• Be comfortable with ambiguity in an evolving, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial environment.  
• Well organized, plans effectively and prioritizes time according to what is most impactful.  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs is required.  
• A hands-on problem solver with a willingness to work in the details and find opportunities to change processes to drive efficiencies. 
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, work collaboratively across several cross functional teams, and quickly adapt to change and new processes. 
• Experience building processes in a high growth environment. 

Our investment in you:

At Vuori, we’re proud to offer the following to our employees: 

• Health Insurance 
• Savings and Retirement Plan  
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Generous Vuori Discount & Industry Perks 
• Paid Time Off  
• Wellness & Fitness benefits  

The salary range for this role is $120,000 per year - $140,000 per year.  

Vuori is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.  

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.