Category/Area of Expertise: Asset Protection
Job Requisition: 476452
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 www.adusasc.com.
The ADUSA D&T Asset Protection Director provides strategic leadership and direction for asset protection across a multi-campus network, guiding 14 site Asset Protection Leaders. This role ensures the development and execution of proactive security programs that safeguard company assets and foster a safe working environment for supply chain associates. Responsibilities include shaping policies, leveraging technology, and implementing strategies and training programs aligned with ADUSA D&T's core values. The Director partners closely with regional and site leadership to prevent loss and mitigate risk through enterprise-level frameworks and operational excellence.
Primary Duties & What You'll Be Trusted to Deliver
Strategic Leadership & Governance
- Lead collaboration with network, regional, and site leadership to align and execute enterprise-wide security systems, policies, and processes.
- Serve as Global Asset Protection and LAG representative, influencing global policy development and driving companywide partnerships.
- Provide governance and oversight to ensure compliance with corporate standards and regulatory requirements.
Team Leadership & Development
- Directly manage a diverse team of salaried asset protection professionals across multiple sites; responsible for hiring, coaching, and succession planning.
- Indirectly oversee 450+ 3PL security personnel within the network, ensuring consistent standards and performance.
- Build organizational capability through training, mentorship, and leadership development for site asset protection managers and specialists.
Risk Management & Compliance
- Develop and direct strategic asset protection plans aligned with business objectives and safety priorities.
- Lead investigations, crisis management, and emergency response across the network, including civil unrest and high-risk incidents.
- Represent ADUSA D&T in legal proceedings, depositions, and hearings with professionalism and subject matter expertise.
Stakeholder Engagement & Influence
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, law enforcement, and city officials, to advance security objectives and mitigate risk.
- Serve as the network field lead for major projects and technology deployments, ensuring training, validation, and accountability.
Financial & Operational Accountability
- Own, forecast, and manage multiple financial accounts for controllable expenses (e.g., shrink, liability, payroll, security) across assigned sites.
- Provide trend analysis and reporting to support regional financial performance improvement initiatives.
- Review and validate critical operational processes impacting inventory accuracy and in-stock performance, including freight flow, QA audits, and cycle counts.
Data-Driven Decision Making
- Analyze security and shrink data to identify trends, root causes, and risk exposure; partner with site leadership to implement corrective action plans.
- Leverage analytics to drive continuous improvement in asset protection strategies and operational efficiency
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
- 10+ years' asset protection experience in distribution, retail or professional environment.
- 7-10 years of multi-site asset protection distribution experience.
- Certified Training Program (Wicklander-Zulawski or Reed training).
- Demonstrated experience analyzing business documents (P&L, exception reports, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications & Experience ( if any)
Knowledge
- Broad managerial and technical knowledge including asset protection, security systems, compliance, and risk management
- Financial acumen with expertise in budgeting and P&L analysis
- Cross-functional understanding of supply chain operations, legal processes, and organizational policies
- Human relations knowledge with ability to influence senior leadership, external stakeholders, and legal authorities
Skills and Abilities
- Leadership and people management with direct and indirect oversight of multi-site teams and responsibility for talent development and succession planning
- Analytical and strategic thinking with expertise in root cause analysis, trend identification, and development of long-term plans to mitigate risk and improve performance
- Communication and negotiation with advanced interpersonal skills for influencing, collaboration, and conflict resolution at senior levels
- Technical expertise including proficiency in compliance and investigative techniques and working knowledge of physical security systems such as CCTV and EAS
- Decision-making autonomy operating with significant freedom to act within broad corporate policies and strategic frameworks
- Complex problem-solving addressing varied, high-impact challenges requiring interpretation, innovation, and strategic judgment
- Accountability for safeguarding multi-million-dollar assets and mitigating operational risk across multiple sites
- Adaptability with resilience and agility in managing crises, emergency responses, and civil unrest scenarios
Other Requirements
- Regular travel is required to sites within the network, both on a scheduled basis and in response to regulatory, weather-related, or incident-specific needs. Position involves approximately a 50/50 split between travel and office work.
- Ability to work in a warehouse environment with varying conditions, including temperatures ranging from -5°F to 90°F, concrete floors, and the presence of powered industrial trucks.
We are an organization that values diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Our organization is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, including applicants. If you have a disability and require assistance in the application process, please email recruiting@adusasc.com.
