Job Abstract

About Grainger

Grainger is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom. We achieve our purpose, We Keep the World Working®, by serving more than 4.5 million customers with a wide range of products that keep their operations running and their people safe. Grainger also delivers services and solutions, such as technical support and inventory management, to save customers time and money.

We are looking for enthusiastic people who can move our company forward. As one of the One Hundred Best Companies to Work For, we have a welcoming workplace where you can build a career for yourself while fulfilling our purpose to keep the world working. We embrace new ways of thinking and recognize everyone is an individual. Find your way with Grainger today.

Position Details

Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain & International Security, the Manager, Security & Loss Prevention, Supply Chain West Region is responsible for overseeing all components of the Security & Loss Prevention program in the Grainger US Supply Chain, West Region network to include loss prevention, workplace violence, investigations, incident management, physical security, and guard force management. This position will collaborate with representatives from Compliance, Human Resources, Legal, Finance, Internal Audit, and all Business Units to ensure the delivery of effective security and loss prevention services and solutions.

This position is salaried and will pay between $101,300.00 - $168,900.00 and will include an annual cash bonus of 15%.  The range provided is a guideline and not a guarantee of compensation. Other factors that are involved in offer decisions include and are not limited to a candidate experience, qualifications, geography, and internal equity.

You Will

• Ensures that Company assets, employees and product are protected at multiple Supply Chains facilities in the Western and Central United States. 
• Manages all components of the Grainger physical security program congruent with strategy outlined by the Grainger SLP Physical Security Program leader to include lobby security and screening, yard security, perimeter security, access control, intrusion, and CCTV camera systems.

• Manages multiple types of investigations including theft/fraud, white collar crime, compliance/ethics, workplace violence, T&E, employee misconduct and litigation support, end to end.
• Composes investigative summaries related to significant investigations and prepare reports on behalf of Security and Loss Prevention management and/or Legal Counsel.
• Monitors crime statistics, track security incidents, analyze trends and study patterns of product loss and thereby manage investigative efforts toward meaningful targets, justify disposition recommendations upon completion of investigations.
• Manages the deployment and design of state-of-the art physical security technology solutions and innovative security management techniques to safeguard company assets, employees, and product at all facilities within the position’s designated scope; includes management of the lobby screening program including magnetometers, OpenGate Firearms Detection technology, and bag checks.
• Develops proactive marketing of “value added” resources and tools to internal customers. Develop and maintain relationships with Supply Chain facility leaders and cross functional partners.
• Conducts Security & Loss Prevention assessments at Distribution Centers, Bulk Warehouses and associated facilities for compliance and adherence to Company Best Practices. Such evaluations will encompass physical security assessment of the facility, but also operations within and outside the facility, e.g., procedures for protecting product in transit or recommendations on controlling access points within properties.
• Manages oversight of the workplace violence prevention and response program to include training, creation of safety action plans and response protocols.
• Leads approximately 100 guards assigned to multiple facilities.
• Manages security incident management and reporting.
• Manages communications with local law enforcement agencies.
• Performs physical facility security audits.
• Oversees the compliance of all Security & Loss Prevention, policies, procedures, and training initiatives.

You Have

• Bachelor's degree in Security, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or similar professional certification.
• Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in a Security/Loss Prevention environment.
• Proven experience in dealing with Security & Loss Prevention issues in a distribution environment.
• Certified in Wicklander/Zuwalski, John E. Reid and/or equivalent interviewing skills.
• Must be able to travel 30% of the time; travel may occur on short notice.
• Position domiciled at the Grainger Mira Loma Distribution Center in Mira Loma, California but may work virtually several days per week.
• This position requires the individual to have an excellent working knowledge of supply chain loss prevention, physical security concepts, security systems, investigations, and crisis management.
• Computer skills to include Windows-based software applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other software used by the Security & Loss Prevention Department.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, are required to accurately articulate business issues and opportunities. 
• Demonstrated presentation and negotiation skills. 
• Must also possess the core competencies to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal customers and employees. 
• Law enforcement and/or military background a plus.
• Bilingual English/Spanish language skills a plus.

Rewards and Benefits

With benefits starting day one, Grainger is committed to your safety, health, and wellbeing. Our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet our team members' individual needs. Check out some of the rewards available to you at Grainger.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• Paid time off (PTO) and 6 company holidays per year.
• Automatic 6% 401(k) company contribution each pay period.
• Employee discounts, parental leave, 3:1 match on donations and tuition reimbursement.
• A comprehensive set of emotional, financial, physical, and social wellbeing programs.

DEI Statement

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment. Should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.

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