WHO WE ARE

Known best as the ‘Undisputed King of Trainers’, JD Sports reigns supreme as one of the biggest and best global Sports Fashion brands across footwear and apparel.
Founded in 1981 in Greater Manchester UK, JD Group has achieved remarkable growth through rapid global expansion, now standing as the leading global sports fashion retailer. With over 3,400 stores worldwide, we strive to inspire the emerging generation through a captivating connection to the universal culture of Sport, Music, and Fashion.
In 2017, JD Sports first launched within the Australian market and has since expanded to 60+ stores across all Australian states and New Zealand, with plans for continued future growth. Our mission is to offer unparalleled service and style to all our customers.
Working at JD Sports is a state of mind, an attitude and way of challenging the norm. We do not conform; we create our own path and are elite within our field. And now, we’re seeking talented and passionate individuals to join our team.

The Area Profit Protection Manager plays a vital role in reducing shrinkage and protecting JD Sports’ people, products, and profits. Working with the Senior Territory Profit Protection Manager and Stock Audit Manager, you’ll oversee audits, investigate incidents, and drive compliance with risk management policies.
You’ll partner with store teams to identify issues, deliver training, and support corrective action, while also building links with law enforcement to resolve cases of loss or criminality.
This role suits someone detail-focused, proactive, and passionate about creating a safe and compliant retail environment.

Reporting into the Senior Territory Profit Protection Manager, this role is responsible for, but not limited to:

• Provide highly visible specialist support to designated Area and to the Senior Territory Profit Protection Manager in shrinkage reduction strategies, in line with the Group Profit Protection Strategy
• Following the direction of the Stock Audit Manager, oversee and manage Stock Audits in line with company procedures, attending the audits where required.
• Investigate and report on all losses or incidents that relate to criminality by establishing key contacts within the relevant law enforcement agencies
• Actively identify areas of non-compliance to risk management policies and complete on-site investigations into the stock audit result.
• Complete regular in depth procedural and process compliance reviews, reporting the results and implementing plans to help with correction action required.
• Conduct training with new and establish store teams when required
• Investigate and follow up on all reported incidents that impact on shrinkage or inventory integrity.