Job Description

Job summary The Senior Manager, Security & Loss Prevention - Middle East Region leads the effort to efficiently and effectively provide security services and asset (lives, buildings, equipment, data, & intellectual property) protection within Amazon' Job summary The Senior Manager, Security & Loss Prevention - Middle East Region leads the effort to efficiently and effectively provide security services and asset (lives, buildings, equipment, data, & intellectual property) protection within Amazon's supply chain in the Middle East. The Sr. Manager oversees the related Security and Loss Prevention Managers for their region and works with the Europe Middle East & Africa (EMEA) security leader responsible for the implementation of regional and global Security & LP standards, physical security support, as well as standards, policy and procedural guidelines for Amazon. In addition they work with the Fulfillment Center's (FC), Delivery Station's (DS) and Sortation Center's (SC) Operational teams and various cross functional teams throughout the organization (human resources, finance, retail, transportation, customer service, corporate audit, security services-retail/CS/Corp, physical security systems and design, related software teams, and other areas). This Senior Manager's ultimate success will be measured by how they assist with the development of and propelling the implementation of a risk based, standardized, cost effective and efficient security and loss prevention programs for the assigned supply chain network. These will be measured by agreed upon regional and global goals and metrics related to key areas such as the level and quality of customer service provided, access control and theft prevention effectiveness, and the protection of our employees and visitors as well as improvements to non-security department related productivity (such as employee retention, business continuity, product and equipment dependability, continuous flow for FC operations impacted by security systems, etc). Key job responsibilities . Function as department's liaison and security subject matter expert for senior management. . In collaboration with the EMEA S&LP team, effectively and efficiently enhance and standardize your services, programs, policies, procedures and systems so that they align with desired goals. . Ensure effective internal controls per Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) requirements related to area are fulfilled and support Internal Audit Team as required . Ensure data protected to IT security and related physical security standards including access control and system monitoring. . Provide leadership, advice and support (software, equipment and other tools, reports and data) to your Security and Loss Prevention team. . Direct team so that they effectively address, report on security incidents including potential and actual WPV per policy and conduct testing of the WPV and incident response plans as required including use of the Amazon security and LP data base and incident reporting system. . Enhance, track, and report on metrics. About the team The Field S&LP team, organised in geographical clusters, provides direct personnel and physical security services to operational partners across all Amazon business lines at all operational locations and supply chain network across EMEA. This includes managing the physical security systems of Amazon sites, onsite security teams, and investigations of under the roof and on the road security related incidents. The Field S&LP team members are trusted business partners and engage with leadership teams as part of site and regional management structures. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will be a successful manager overseeing multiple locations in a Military, law enforcement or Security & Loss prevention related profession, although applicants with other ranges of experience may apply. Results oriented leader that possesses strong influencing skill and is comfortable working without direct supervision and high degree of independence in a fast-paced and multi-tasking environment, with proven ability to develop and coordinate functional team and handle budget. Comfortable at being a hands-on supervisor that actively acquires familiarity with teams strengths and service model so they can capitalize on the teams strengths and ensure it effectively uses established and innovative technology, software, processes, critical information and data as well as the equipment and tools required for growth in area of responsibility. Awareness of and ability to demonstrate experience with implementation of best practices related to the utilization of physical security systems, investigation techniques, effective deployment and oversight of contract security guards, and transportation and supply chain loss mitigation techniques a plus Candidate will need to work effectively in a culturally diverse work group. Must be fluent in oral and written communication in English. Excellent skills utilizing Excel (pivot tables a plus), Word and Microsoft Project required. Familiarity with dbases (querying and analyzing) such as SQL, Access, etc a plus. Bachelor's degree required and Master in Business or related field is preferred. Academic degree or practitioners' equivalent through experience and internationally accepted professional certification in S&LP management e.g. CPP/ASIS or similar. Thirty to fifty percent travel (domestic and international) to support the MENA S&LP team and other teams globally and participate in global peer reviews. Prior experience in security services and asset protection is required. Prior experience within the UAE region PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma concepts a plus. Experience with warehouse, distribution center, transportation or supply-chain operations is a plus. Prior experience in internal audit, risk management, inventory control, quality assurance, or other related field is a plus.