Asset Protection Manager, Distribution Center Tracy, CA

The Asset Protection Manager is responsible for overseeing daily security operations at an assigned distribution center (DC), including main points of entry, the yard and perimeter. This role ensures operational excellence, enforces compliance standards, and supports access control and surveillance systems through execution of daily, weekly and monthly audits. The AP Manager facilitates loss prevention and awareness training to the DC associates.

The position also acts as the primary, on‑site point of contact for the national security services provider and supports DC leadership and business partners with security‑related initiatives and safety/emergency incidents. This role collaborates with DC leadership and operations to oversee gatehouse security processes and performance for CTPAT compliance. Under the guidance of the Sr. Regional AP Manager, Supply Chain, this role will provide investigations support and conduct interviews including internal, external and 3PL/Vendor investigations while upholding the highest level of integrity, ethics, and moral standing.

• Lead and coordinate daily security service operations (up to 8 officers) at the Distribution Center front desk(s) and gatehouse (as applicable), ensuring consistent coverage and strict adherence to established protocols (including CTPAT compliance).
• Provide on‑job training, mentorship, and performance feedback for contract or site security personnel to maintain high service standards.
• Develop and manage guard schedules in coordination with the national security provider to ensure all security posts are adequately staffed at all times.
• Maintain regular communication with the national security provider, escalating issues as necessary under the guidance of the Sr. Regional AP Manager.

• Activation and deactivation of employee and third party badges and building access credentials. Review access control reporting alerts and exceptions including equipment functionality.
• Review and monitor CCTV footage to assist with daily operations and investigations related to safety concerns, workplace violence, and internal theft. Review system alerts and exceptions including equipment functionality.
• Oversee visitor, vendor, and contractor check‑ins; verify credentials, issue temporary badges, and provide escorts or directions as required.
• Ensure bag checks and inspections are conducted in accordance with company policy.
• As part of the AP Audit and Yard Audit, inspect security posts, access control points, and security equipment to ensure compliance with SOPs; identify and elevate potential vulnerabilities.
• Report security equipment technical issues promptly and monitor completion of work orders.
• In partnership with DC leadership, coordinate building’s lock and key inventory and controls including sign out of keys to leadership and key holders.
• Identify recurring security concerns, suspicious activity, or high‑risk situations and elevate them to the Sr. Regional AP Manager or site leadership in a proactive and timely manner.

• Under the guidance of the Sr. Regional AP Manager, ensure security‑related SOPs are up‑to‑date and that post orders, emergency procedures, and safety guidelines are clearly posted and followed.
• Facilitate loss prevention and awareness training to the building’s associates and leaders as directed by AP leadership.

• Audit inventory/operational practices including review of cycle counts and ASNs. Review damages and end‑of‑life products including disposals, trash and donations processed according to operating procedures.

• Accurately document incidents, various business access logs, and other relevant information in a timely manner.
• Respond to emergencies according to established procedures, assist with evacuations, and report incidents to the appropriate personnel.
• Assist Asset Protection, Safety, Risk and HR teams in cross functional investigations by gathering evidence, providing relevant footage, timelines, and log information as requested.
• Conduct investigations and interviews of internal and…