Director Asset Protection

Category/Area of Expertise: Asset Protection Job Requisition: 555710 Address: USA-PA-Carlisle-1149 Harrisburg Pike 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. Position Summary Are you a visionary leader ready to shape a complex, multi-campus supply chain network? As Director, Asset Protection , you will provide enterprise-level leadership for asset protection across our Distribution & Transportation (D&T) network, guiding 14 site Asset Protection Leaders and influencing more than 450 third-party security professionals. In this high-visibility role, you will design and execute proactive security strategies that safeguard multi-million-dollar assets, protect our people, and strengthen operational integrity. You'll partner closely with regional and site leadership, legal teams, and external agencies to mitigate risk, prevent loss, and foster a culture of safety and accountability. You'll also serve as a key voice in global asset protection strategy, shaping policies, deploying advanced technologies, and driving continuous improvement across the enterprise. What You'll Do Strategic Leadership & Governance Set the vision and direction for asset protection across a multi-campus network, aligning enterprise security systems, policies, and processes. Serve as the Global Asset Protection and LAG representative, influencing companywide standards and global policy development. Provide governance and oversight to ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to corporate security standards. Team Leadership & Capability Building Lead, coach, and develop a geographically dispersed team of salaried asset protection leaders. Indirectly oversee 450+ 3PL security personnel, ensuring consistent execution and performance. Build organizational strength through training, mentorship, succession planning, and leadership development. Risk Management, Compliance & Crisis Leadership Design and execute strategic asset protection plans aligned with business growth and safety priorities. Lead investigations, crisis management, and emergency response-including civil unrest and high-risk incidents. Represent D&T in legal proceedings, depositions, and hearings with authority and professionalism. Stakeholder Influence & Enterprise Partnerships Build strong relationships with senior leaders, law enforcement, and city officials to advance security priorities and mitigate risk. Act as the field leader for major security projects and technology deployments, ensuring training, validation, and accountability. Financial & Operational Accountability Own and manage controllable expense budgets across sites, including shrink, liability, payroll, and security spend. Deliver trend analysis and reporting to support regional financial performance and loss-prevention initiatives. Review and validate critical operational processes impacting inventory accuracy and in-stock performance. Data-Driven Strategy & Continuous Improvement Analyze shrink and security data to identify trends, root causes, and emerging risk exposure. Partner with site leadership to implement corrective actions and continuous improvement plans. Leverage analytics to strengthen asset protection strategies and operational efficiency. What You'll Bring Experience & Education Bachelor's degree (required); Master's degree (preferred) 10+ years of asset protection experience in distri…

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