Regional Loss Prevention Director - Northern CA.

THE COMPANY:
The Wet Seal, Inc. is a specialty retailer of fashionable and contemporary apparel and accessories headquartered in Foothill Ranch, California. The company currently operates Wet Seal and Arden B. stores, totaling over 400 stores in 47 states, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Wet Seal offers exciting career opportunities in a fast-paced, creative and fun environment.

POSITION: REGIONAL LOSS PREVENTION DIRECTOR

SUMMARY:
This position is required to maintain strong working relationships with Regional and District Directors and Store Management. Communication to include, but not limited to, pertinent store issues, operational issues, feedback on initiatives and shortage related concerns. High level of communication and travel required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Directly responsible for managing all aspects of LP program, including but not limited to, execution of Red Flag Store Program, training of District Directors and Store Managers and working with LP Coordinator to resolve internal issues.
•Develop Loss Prevention strategy for entire area, and ensure shortage reduction and control through proper communication on key shortage issues, corrective action, investigating and resolving internal theft.
•Work independently and establish effective business partnerships to achieve desired goals.
•Travel stores weekly to maintain strong field presence. Evaluate opportunities, develop plan and ensure follow-through.
•Indirectly supervise District Directors and Store Managers and provide direction in achieving shortage reduction goals.
•Ensure compliance for established expense budget.
•Develop strategies for addressing shortage concerns across entire area of responsibility. Implement and evaluate programs.
•Work with LP Director to develop strategies on operational controls and shortage reduction initiatives.
•Travel to Corporate office for participation on specific committees and conferences and to attend meetings.
•Develop presentations for division-wide use.
REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
•Minimum of 5 years experience in multi-unit retail loss prevention.
•Shortage data analysis.
•Knowledge of retail finance/inventory management.
•Computer literate with strong knowledge of Excel and Word.
•Superior leadership skills.
•Strong presentation skills.
•Excellent time management skills.
•Successful interview/interrogation background.
•Ability to travel on a weekly basis – minimum 50% overnight travel.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
•Requires a Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
•Rapidly growing, constantly changing, dynamic environment.