Director Asset Protection

Category/Area of Expertise: Asset Protection

Job Requisition: 555710

Address: USA-NC-Salisbury-2110 Executive Drive

Store Code: ADUSA Dist L&D-Executive (5167685)

ADUSA Distribution is the distribution company of Ahold Delhaize USA, providing distribution services to one of the largest grocery retail supply chains in the nation. ADUSA Distribution fosters a culture that inspires and empowers our associates to always deliver exceptional service and value. Our team is supporting the supply chain network evolution to an integrated self-distribution model of the future, serving leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop.

To learn more about our company and the other supply chain companies of Ahold Delhaize USA, visit

Are you a visionary leader ready to shape a complex, multi-campus supply chain network? As Director, Asset Protection, you will provide enterprise-level leadership for asset protection across our Distribution & Transportation (D&T) network, guiding 14 site Asset Protection Leaders and influencing more than 450 third-party security professionals.

In this high-visibility role, you will design and execute proactive security strategies that safeguard multi-million-dollar assets, protect our people, and strengthen operational integrity. You'll partner closely with regional and site leadership, legal teams, and external agencies to mitigate risk, prevent loss, and foster a culture of safety and accountability. You'll also serve as a key voice in global asset protection strategy, shaping policies, deploying advanced technologies, and driving continuous improvement across the enterprise.

• Set the vision and direction for asset protection across a multi-campus network, aligning enterprise security systems, policies, and processes.
• Serve as the Global Asset Protection and LAG representative, influencing company wide standards and global policy development.
• Provide governance and oversight to ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to corporate security standards.

• Lead, coach, and develop a geographically dispersed team of salaried asset protection leaders.
• Indirectly oversee 450+ 3PL security personnel, ensuring consistent execution and performance.
• Build organizational strength through training, mentorship, succession planning, and leadership development.

• Design and execute strategic asset protection plans aligned with business growth and safety priorities.
• Lead investigations, crisis management, and emergency response-including civil unrest and high-risk incidents.
• Represent D&T in legal proceedings, depositions, and hearings with authority and professionalism.

• Build strong relationships with senior leaders, law enforcement, and city officials to advance security priorities and mitigate risk.
• Act as the field leader for major security projects and technology deployments, ensuring training, validation, and accountability.

• Own and manage controllable expense budgets across sites, including shrink, liability, payroll, and security spend.
• Deliver trend analysis and reporting to support regional financial performance and loss-prevention initiatives.
• Review and validate critical operational processes impacting inventory accuracy and in-stock performance.

• Analyze shrink and security data to identify trends, root causes, and emerging risk exposure.
• Partner with site leadership to implement corrective actions and continuous improvement plans.
• Leverage analytics to strengthen asset protection strategies and operational efficiency.

• Bachelor's degree (required);
  Master's degree (preferred)
• 10+ years of asset protection experience in distribution, retail, or a professional environment
• 7-10 years of multi-site asset protection leadership experience
• Certified interview and interrogation training (Wicklander-Zulawski or Reed)
• Demonstrated experience analyzing P&Ls, exception reports, and operational metrics
• LPC or LPQ certification (preferred)

• Enterprise asset protection strategy, physical security systems, compliance, and risk management
• Financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and P&L analysis
• Cross-functional understanding of supply chain operations,…