Asset Protection Manager

Job Description

Neiman Marcus is a leading luxury retailer that provides a curated product assortment, unparalleled services, and exclusive activations for its customers. The role is the Asset Protection Manager for a store, responsible for inventory shortage performance and overall Asset Protection strategy.

Salary Range: $67,832 - $84,790 annually.

• Lead and manage overall inventory shortage performance and execute the Asset Protection strategy.
• Ensure a safe selling environment while protecting company assets through proactive shortage control, investigations, audits, and compliance with company policies and all applicable laws.
• Partner closely with Store Leadership, Investigators, and cross‑functional teams to drive awareness, accountability, and results.
• Provide leadership and direction to Asset Protection Investigators, ensuring completion of required training and certifications.
• Deliver performance feedback and support mid‑year and annual review processes.
• Coach investigators to strengthen investigative skills, decision‑making, and professionalism.
• Facilitate store‑wide communication, training, safety sessions, and shortage awareness initiatives.
• Model and reinforce Saks Global customer‑experience expectations within Asset Protection operations.
• Identify internal and external theft exposures and implement proactive strategies to reduce loss.
• Provide recommendations and action plans for continuous improvement.
• Oversee audit planning, execution, and documentation, ensuring internal audit readiness.
• Review audit findings, summarize results, and drive corrective actions with Store Leadership.
• Lead planning and execution of annual physical inventory and reconciliation.
• Ensure all physical security standards are maintained and issues are addressed promptly.
• Oversee camera system functionality and enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with apprehension guidelines and all applicable laws during investigations.
• Partner with Investigators to prepare cases for interviews and resolution.

• College degree preferred.
• 5+ years of retail Asset Protection experience, preferably in a high‑volume or complex environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence interacting with store leadership and presenting to large groups.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency with retail security systems, reporting platforms, and productivity software.
• Experience leading diverse teams to achieve operational, statistical, and developmental goals.

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation.
• Career advancement opportunities across retail, distribution, digital, and corporate functions.
• Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full‑time employees, including medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, and disability insurance.
• Additional voluntary benefits such as critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance.
• Employee discount.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you would like to request special assistance, please contact the appropriate department. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

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