Pep Boys Auto is the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain.

We continue to lead our industry with trusted, credible and helpful associates who focus their passion for cars on our customers and their needs.

We are the automotive solutions provider of choice for the value-oriented customer.

We have a great opportunity available for an Area Asset Protection Manager, in the upper Midwest area.

The ideal candidate will live in Chicago but will cover Michigan and/or Minnesota.

The Area Asset Protection Manager reports directly to the Divisional Director of Asset protection.

An Area Asset Protection Manager is responsible for performing quality investigations while maintaining ethical industry standards and obtaining shrinkage objectives.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directly supervises support staff and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws.

Area Asset Protection Manager would have administrative responsibility over the following: ˜ Retail Manager˜ Service Manager˜ Asst.

Store/Service Managers˜ OSR˜ Store Associates PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Monitor Shortage performance of stores within area of responsibility and identify areas of noncompliance, which will be communicated to Operations Management for correction.

Monitoring will include review of all company procedures that would impact the stores shrink performance as well as consistent review of the Corporate Shortage Programs in place.

Identify Loss Exposures due to dishonest associate activity within area of responsibility or as directed by immediate supervisor.

Investigate all dishonest activity by performing quality investigations in compliance with Corporate Asset Protection guidelines and ethics.

All investigations will be conducted with a sense of urgency.

Investigative Interviews will be conducted in accordance with Corporate Asset Protection guidelines and ethics.

All control deficiencies noted that lead to loss exposures are to be communicated to Operations Management for corrective action.

Responsible to monitor, identify and correct all Physical Security concerns within assigned area.

Responsibility to include but not limited to alarm functionality, key/core replacement, Inventory Control Systems (EAS), and safe equipment.

Training will be conducted as directed on procedures as but not limited to Company Policy and Procedure, Asset protection Procedures, Profit Control Procedures, and the Operational Compliance Audit.

Conduct Operational Compliance Audits as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS A successful candidate will have at least two years of Asset Protection or related experience.

Must be able to work well in a team environment or independently.

Must have a thorough understanding of basic investigative skills and demonstrate the ability to perform successfully under pressure.

Must be able to develop and maintain complex relationships.

Have proven ability to set and execute daily, weekly, and monthly agendas.

Be able to evaluate, seek input, and give direction on various Asset Protection initiatives.

Experience in conducting interviews is preferred.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Two years of multi-store Asset protection management experience is required.

Wicklander-Zulawski Interview Training- Basic Level required and Wicklander-Zulawski Interview Training Advance is preferred.

Effective investigative, interview, leadership, and training skills required.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k).

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