About the team
Our finance team ensure we are accountable and on track to company strategiesTheir responsibilities include forecasting, in-season management, and analysis across business unitsFrom sales and margin to operations and expenses, our finance team provides consistent, accurate information to cross-functional partners to support petsmart`s growth initiatives.
About the job
Loss prevention and safety business partner – distribution centers
The loss prevention and safety business partner (lpsbp) is responsible for effectively delivering on operational objectives and kpi performance across assets protection, associate safety, physical security, and investigations, in an assigned dc of responsibility, in partnership with the facility leadership and home office teamThe role of the lpspb also includes functionally supporting crisis management, leading 3rd party security team, loss prevention and safety education, and outlier management for assigned dc of responsibilityThis position is also accountable for achieving results and driving the success of company strategies by living our company vision, mission, and values.
Essential duties and responsibilities
Acts as the primary loss prevention and safety business partner for assigned dc
Interface with all dc leaders and key supply chain partners (gm’s, agm’s, hrm’s, and area directors) to integrate a culture of commitment to safety, loss prevention practices to include physical security, total loss reduction, and emergency response
The lpsbp has direct responsibility for executing the role of incident commander whenever needed to ensure resolution and mitigation of significant events impacting the business
Partners with inventory control to conduct analysis and interpretation of total loss, cycle counts, damage reduction, and develops strategies to drive execution and sustainable improvement
Conducts bi-monthly safety inspections and provides appropriate operational support/follow-up to ensure opportunities for improvement are identified and corrected
Assists gm’s, and agm’s in developing strategies to improve safety and loss reduction results within their assigned dc
Select and ensure the implementation of safety training programs to include
Associate safety training
Leadership safety training
Maintenance safety training
Loss prevention training – physical security, loss reduction, and active shooter
To ensure associate, leaders, and vendors are trained in accordance with company policies and in compliance with regulatory requirements
Implement accident investigation programs to ensure corrective actions and perform review of safety programming on a regular basis to ensure compliance with company polices and regulatory requirements
Support and manage the post offer physical ability testing program
Represent petsmart to third parties and direct third-party activities where necessary
Provide direction and support of on-site third-party security services
Works with outside agencies (e.g., osha, federal, state, and local law enforcement, etc.), as necessary
Performs special projects at the direction of the loss prevention and safety director
Travel may be required; 10 to 25% overnight travel
Key competencies
Business partnership, to influence direct level and above leaders and stakeholders to achieve results
Organizational and business communication skills, written and verbal
Highly developed collaboration and influencing skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Investigative and interviewing skills
Solid knowledge and understanding of distribution loss prevention & distribution safety programs
Proficient knowledge and understanding of all applicable analytical reporting generated by the biw, sap, risconnect, and case reporting systems.
Solid knowledge and understanding of computer applications (microsoft teams, word, excel, powerpoint, etc.)
Demonstrates success working autonomously in a dc/remote position as well as partnering cross-functionally to achieve results through teamwork
Education and experience
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, environmental health and safety or an appropriate field of study.
Five years relevant and related experience demonstrating progressive advancement/achievement
Previous experience in logistics and retail environment is highly desired
Knowledge of osha, epa, dot, nfpa and similar regulatory agencies or regulations
Ability to conceptualize, design, and apply “best practices” and alternative approaches
Proficient computer skills including ms office required
Certificates, licenses, registrations
Csp/asp or other safety certification
Interview and interrogation techniques certification (e.g., wicklander-zulawski, reid, etc.) is preferredCfi (certified forensic interviewer) certification desirable
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