Director Asset Protection

Overview

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

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.

• Strategic Leadership & Governance:
  Lead collaboration with network, regional, and site leadership to align and execute enterprise-wide security systems, policies, and processes.
• Global Asset Protection and LAG representation:
  Serve as Global Asset Protection and LAG representative, influencing global policy development and driving company wide partnerships.
• Governance & Compliance:
  Provide governance and oversight to ensure compliance with corporate standards and regulatory requirements.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

• Bachelor s Degree
• 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.).

• Master s Degree
• LPC/LPQ qualification

• 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

• 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…