Senior Loss Prevention Manager

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Remote - Hoffman Estates, Illinois time type:
Full time posted on:
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JR258832

The Senior Loss Prevention Manager plays a critical strategic leadership role in defining and governing enterprise-wide inventory accuracy, asset protection, and operational compliance across Claire’s stores. Responsible for leading, developing, and providing strategic direction to all field / corporate Loss Prevention and operational leaders to drive accountability and oversight for our comprehensive loss prevention strategy.

This highly field-based role requires extensive travel to conduct inventory counts, audits, and reviews that safeguard company assets and reinforce operational excellence. By developing field teams and partnering closely with store and corporate leaders, the Senior Loss Prevention Manager ensures consistent execution of inventory accuracy, asset protection, and operational precision across the fleet.
** Key Responsibilities
**** Leadership & Strategic Development
*** Manage, coach, and strategically develop the field-based Loss Prevention team, setting the vision and high standards for performance and accountability.
* Provide strategic direction to all field leaders (DMs and RDs) on compliance expectations, cycle count process integrity, and operational standards.
* Train and mentor field teams in person during site visits, reinforcing best practices for inventory management and compliance.
** Strategy & Executive Insight
*** Develop strategy & govern the integrity of cycle counts across the fleet, ensuring consistency, high accuracy, and follow-through on systemic variances.
* Analyze and identify root causes of systemic inventory inaccuracies and lead problem-solving efforts to prevent recurrence at an enterprise level.
* Implement and oversee high-impact programs and initiatives to reduce shrink, fraud, and operational loss.
* Provide high-level insights, updates, and strategic recommendations to senior and executive leadership regarding LP trends, risks, and long-term mitigation strategies.
** Investigations & Case Management
*** Direct and oversee complex and high-profile investigations into internal and external theft, fraud, and policy violations.
* Manage surveillance, detection, and documentation of all LP cases, ensuring accurate and centralized reporting in case management systems.
* Partner with law enforcement and external agencies as needed to resolve major cases.
** Audits & Compliance
*** Develop and conduct advanced field audits and virtual oversight of store operations, inventory accuracy, and cash-handling procedures, focusing on high-risk locations.
* Ensure timely root-cause corrective action plans are implemented, monitored, and resolved across multiple units.
* Master and leverage Exception-Based Reporting (E ) data and other complex analytics to proactively detect and address risks.
* Prepare and present executive-level audit findings and compliance updates to Operations, HR, and Executive teams.
** Technology & Systems
*** Lead the strategic evaluation and optimization of all security systems (CCTV, intrusion, access control, EAS/RFID) to maximize asset protection effectiveness and ROI.
* Drive the implementation strategy for new loss prevention and inventory accuracy technology across the fleet.
* Govern the use of Exception-Based Reporting (E ) and other reporting tools to proactively identify and resolve enterprise-level risk trends.
* Partner with IT to ensure ongoing maintenance, reliability, and security of all LP technology infrastructure.
** Culture & Engagement
*** Define and embed a proactive culture of compliance, accountability, and integrity across all field teams.
* Serve as a strategic partner to store, field, and corporate leaders, reinforcing that loss prevention, cycle counts, and problem-solving are essential enablers of operational excellence and customer trust.
* Develop and execute communication plans to positively influence field behavior and promote awareness of LP initiatives.
** Qualifications
* ** 5+ years of multi-unit retail experience in Loss Prevention,…