Five Below · 5 months ago
Director, Asset Protection Operations and Safety
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expFive Below is a dynamic company that thrives on the energy and creativity of its associates. They are seeking a Director of Asset Protection Operations and Safety to lead and inspire the Asset Protection Leadership team, develop strategies to mitigate risks, and manage vendor relationships while ensuring the safety and security of all locations.
RetailSalesShopping
Responsibilities
Exemplifies Leadership and inspires others to lead in a dynamic environment
Meets regularly with Wowtown Leadership to identify issues/concerns and create strategies and AP solutions
Develops and cultivates partnerships (internal and external)
Leads, trains, motivates, and inspires the AP Leadership team
Responsible for the overall management, budget, and performance of all vendor providers and personnel and adherence to the current contract
Develops and executes visitor control strategies and programs
Leads, drives, coordinates, and monitors the progress and completion of projects assigned to the AP Team
Coordinates with the Director of Asset Protection (Stores) on all company initiatives and special projects
Develops and implements strategies and solutions to protect employees, minimize losses, mitigate risks, and create AP awareness within the organization, including stores, Ship Centers and Wowtown campuses
Creates leadership awareness reports for Senior Management reflecting AP key performance measures which depict trends throughout the fleet
Collaborates with cross-functional partners to identify opportunities for special projects to minimize losses and/or reduce risk
Performs industry benchmarking to maintain an effective duty of care and standard of care
Responsible for the development and adherence to the budget & spend plan (Capex & OpEx)
Develops and ensuring proper execution of Crisis Management and Incident Response Plans
Special Events Management (Founders Day, Meeting Weeks, the Wow Experience, bring your kid to workday or other ad-hoc events)
Qualification
Required
Experience with project management including the planning, organizing, and management of resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives
At least 10 years of experience directly and/or indirectly managing team members, including assisting in the development, training, and assignment of work/projects to other team members OR at least 7 years of experience directly managing people, including hiring, developing, motivating, and directing people as they work
Willing to travel at least 20% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state)
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
10 years' experience in Asset Protection with progressive leadership role
7 years of senior-level management experience
Experience with Developing and Implementing programs and awareness including Physical Security Strategies and Mitigating Risks
Prior experience leading the Internal investigation program for the department
Proven ability to lead, supervise, provide direction, motivate, train, and create high morale
Significant familiarity with Security-related Technologies
Completion of interviewing courses, such as Reid and/or Wicklander/Zulawski desired
Professional certification from LPRC
Other Professional Certifications related to supply chain, investigations, and/or physical security
Benefits
Health coverage
Financial and personal wellness
Company
Five Below
Five Below, Inc. operates a chain of retail stores in the United States. It offers sporting goods, games, wearables and jewelry,
10001+ employees
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2025 (13)
2024 (5)
2023 (13)
2022 (15)
2021 (7)
2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$211MKey Investors
Advent International
2012-07-19IPO
2010-10-29Private Equity· $194M
2008-09-15Private Equity· $17M
Leadership Team
T
Thomas G. Vellios
Founder and CEO
K
Kenneth R. Bull
COO at Five Below
Recent News
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