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Manager, Asset Protection - Shrink Research

Yesterday Springdale, AR

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Walmart is hiring a Manager, Asset Protection - Shrink Research!

This position will be based onsite in Bentonville, AR with 30 - 40% travel.

What you'll do:

  • Manages the development, compilation, and validation of all reporting, analyses, and output products by ensuring data integrity and validation processes of all activities; directing meetings and conference calls; communicating and escalating potential issues or changes that affect the division; collaborating with cross-functional teams to select the best processes and/or programs required to support strategies; prioritizing processes and programs based on what is most critical to the success of the business, and presenting findings and recommendations to senior leadership; directing the collection and vetting of large volumes of data for projects; and preparing and providing data and results to executives on a regular basis, along with recommendations for opportunity mitigation.
  • Handles total loss initiatives by focusing on fixing performance in lowest performing stores; analyzing and integrating trends and patterns to determine the root causes of shrink; evaluating short-term and long-term implications of decisions; ensuring stores meet objectives on improvement projects; and partnering on the execution of improvement programs in the field.
  • Assists in evaluating risks and financial impacts of changes in international regulations by identifying businesses to be audited; conducting audits to mitigate company risk; analyzing and synthesizing audit findings to identify, qualify, and quantify company risks and financial impact; utilizing data to develop technical documents and information briefings; and presenting security summaries and recommended courses of action to senior leadership.
  • Manages recovery of funds owed to the company for loss incurred as a result of theft or customer debt by managing recovery team functions; analyzing recovery statistics; and reporting results to management.
  • Manages relationships with third-party supplier and banking institutions by communicating team goals and customer service expectations; tracking recoveries and customer service quality indexes; recommending new business initiatives and realignment of recovery agencies/firms; investigating payment or fee issues with banking institutions; and reviewing and approving invoices from third-party law firms/agencies or suppliers.
  • Coordinates, completes, and oversees job-related activities and assignments by developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders; supporting plans and initiatives to meet customer and business needs; identifying and communicating goals and objectives; building accountability for and measuring progress in achieving results; identifying and addressing improvement opportunities; and demonstrating adaptability and promoting continuous learning.
  • Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by hiring and training; mentoring; assigning duties; providing recognition; and ensuring diversity awareness.
  • Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans; utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy; and providing direction and guidance on applying these in executing business processes and practices.

What you'll bring:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Operations Management, or related field and 1 years' experience in asset protection, operations, logistics, security, audit, project management, or related area OR 3 years' experience in asset protection, operations, logistics, security, audit, project management, or related area.
  • Willingness to travel up to 40%

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

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At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.

For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

The annual salary range for this position is $70,000.00-$130,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

- Stock

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Operations Management, or related field and 1 year's experience in asset protection, operations, logistics, security, audit, project management, or related area OR 3 years' experience in asset protection, operations, logistics, security, audit, project management, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Legal Compliance

Primary Location...

702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

Client-provided location(s): Springdale, AR
Job ID: Walmart-8261_R-2256289-1aaad108ecd66736a6d5696209f80430
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-08-15T20:40:29

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Parental Benefits

      • Work Flexibility

        • Office Life and Perks

          • Vacation and Time Off

            • Financial and Retirement

              • Professional Development

                • Diversity and Inclusion