About Us

As a leader in luxury retail in the Middle East, Al Tayer Group\'s retail division, Al Tayer Insignia, hosts a portfolio of some of the world\xe2\x80\x99s best luxury brands in the fashion, jewellery, home and department store categories. Complementing its position in luxury retail, Al Tayer Insignia has also built new frontiers in lifestyle retail, representing leading brands in the Beauty, Home, Fashion and Hospitality sectors. Our brands include Bloomingdales, Harvey Nichols and Armani to name just a few!

About The Role

To build and drive programs for identification, management and reporting of operational risks exposure minimizing loss of inventory, cash and/ or revenue leakage

What You\xe2\x80\x99ll Be Doing

Strategic Roles and Responsibilities

\xc2\xb7 To lead the loss prevention functions both domestically and regionally to drive programs for identification, management and reporting of operational risk exposure minimizing loss of inventory, cash and/ or revenue leakage for all retail locations.

\xc2\xb7 Drive a program of integrated control reviews and assist the risk team to build and implement mitigations to improve the control framework.

\xc2\xb7 Work with the wider risk function to review operational dashboards to identify key shrink areas and develop strategic programs to mitigate risks and limit losses.

\xc2\xb7 Develop and oversea the implementation of core loss prevention initiatives across all retail and logistics locations to ensure continuous improvement with minimal impact on customer journey.

\xc2\xb7 Ensure compliance to Anti Money laundering legislation, through process evolvement and KYC screening.

\xc2\xb7 Incidents & exception monitoring and recommendation build to prevention reoccurrence / impact

\xc2\xb7 Investigate known or suspected internal theft, external theft, or vendor fraud

\xc2\xb7 Collaborate with law enforcement agencies to report or investigate crimes

Functional Roles and Responsibilities

\xc2\xb7 Ensure consistency in Audits performed by the loss prevention functions across the whole of retail and review and monitor subsequent operations action plans.

\xc2\xb7 Conduct periodic store/warehouse visits to review compliance with LP controls across the region.

\xc2\xb7 Perform store risk assessment for all retail locations across the region by assessing considering inventory value, volume of transactions, adequacy of physical security measures, HSE measures and other key factors.

\xc2\xb7 Review analysis of stock count and audit results to identify key trends to identify strategic priorities and LP resource deployment.

\xc2\xb7 Incidents & exception monitoring and recommendation build to prevention reoccurrence / impact

\xc2\xb7 Investigation lead and reporting. Investigate known or suspected internal theft, external theft, or vendor fraud

\xc2\xb7 Support Learning and Development department in developing Awareness programs & training on loss preventative controls.

\xc2\xb7 Collaborate with law enforcement agencies to report or investigate crimes

\xc2\xb7 Direct work of contract security officers or other LP agents

\xc2\xb7 Inspect buildings, equipment, or access points to determine security risk and confirm adequacy

\xc2\xb7 Respond to all Security Incident Reports raised by the stores / distribution reference security equipment.

\xc2\xb7 Perform adhoc store visits to review all security equipment is used correctly. To include CCTV, EAS and intruder alarm system

\xc2\xb7 Liaises with Mall Security / local police. Advises stores on procedures dealing with shoplifters and assists in subsequent police cases

\xc2\xb7 Demonstrate capability to independently conduct case investigations and collect data from various sources, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

\xc2\xb7 Effective investigative interviews skills as part of a case investigation - as per international recognized best practise standards

\xc2\xb7 Demonstrate understanding of GCC Laws & Regulations with potential impact on Loss Prevention or Security activities.

\xc2\xb7 Review AML, NYC data, assigning risk rating and identifying requirements for enhanced due diligence.

People Management Roles and Responsibilities

\xc2\xb7 Proven ability to coach and develop a team of LP Manager and Leads

About You

Education/Certification and Continued Education

\xc2\xb7 Bachelor or Master\xe2\x80\x99s Degree

Years of Experience

\xc2\xb7 7 years work experience in a large/ diverse retail establishment with latter 2 -3 years in a Loss Prevention/ Asset Protection/ Security Management position

Knowledge and Skills

\xc2\xb7 Ability to lead a team of Managers/executives/coordinators.

\xc2\xb7 Good basic commercial and business acumen with excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.

\xc2\xb7 Good Strategic management ability to set up a long term (3-5 year) department strategy in coordination with the team and key stakeholders as well as 1 year operational plan.

\xc2\xb7 Critical thinking skills and ability to drive strategic initiates related to shrinkage reduction.

\xc2\xb7 Understanding of Budgeting and & Forecasting process and ability to set up budget for own department as well as re-charge budget for Retail Divisions for Loss Prevention related initiatives.

\xc2\xb7 Good influencing, leadership, interpersonal and coaching skills.

\xc2\xb7 Good change management and stakeholder management skills.

\xc2\xb7 Good project management, planning, and execution.

\xc2\xb7 Proactive, collaborative and consultative in leadership style.

\xc2\xb7 Very good presentation and communication skills both written and verbal.

Additional Information

Al Tayer Group