Ref#: W164846
Department: Asset Protection
City: New York
State/Province: New York
Location: United States
Pay Range: $16.5 - $23 per hour; actual pay is dependent on experience and geographic location
Company Description
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren’s reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company’s brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world’s most widely recognized families of consumer brands.
At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.
Position Overview
The Asset Protection Coordinator (APC) is responsible for the detection, apprehension, or deterrence of customer and associate activity that could result in a loss to Ralph Lauren. APC’s promote and monitor compliance with Polo Ralph Lauren policies and procedures related to theft prevention, safety and inventory control. The APC is required to promote awareness and conduct training within various areas of operational execution. This position reports to the AP Manager or Asset Protection Lead.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of all customers and associates by promoting and ensuring operational compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Follow all company guidelines while conducting surveillance and apprehension of external theft suspects.
• Must be able to work surveillance on the sales floor requiring a focused attention to detail to identify potential external and internal theft.
• Must be able to operate and monitor the store security safety systems, including CCTV.
• Assists APM/APL in conducting internal theft investigations at the specific direction of the APM/APL.
• Monitors facility /store access to deter and detect the unauthorized removal of company assets.
• Completes audits of operational, safety and inventory control related procdedures.
• Maintain relationships with local law enforcement and mall security and represent Ralph Lauren in court proceedings related to apprehensions.
• Completes all incident and investigation reports and all paperwork related to audits and other shrink reduction programs; Ensures that required reports are submitted to their respective APM/APL in an accurate, professional and timely manner.
• Assists in the planning, execution and reconcilliation of inventory.
• Partner with stores in the development and execution of shrink action plans and awareness programs.
• Develop partnerships with Store Management and Associates allowing for greater awareness to shrink causing issues, safety, and other Asset Protection programs and initiatives.

Experience, Skills, and Knowledge

• Experience within a retail environment preferred
• Must have a High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Basic computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Windows, Excel)
• Working knowlwdge of CCTV monitoring systems preferred
• Ability to preserve confidentiality of information
• Ability to work day or evening hours, including weekends and holidays
• Ability to work within strict time frames and deadlines
• Must be able to make quick, sound decisions in time sensitive situations.
• Must be willing to stand and walk the sales floor for 6-8 hours per shift and willing to lift/move objects 20lbs. or greater (as needed)
• Must satisfy all licensing requirements (as required by state or local jurisdiction

• Ensure safety of all customers and associates by promoting and ensuring operational compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Follow all company guidelines while conducting surveillance and apprehension of external theft suspects.
• Must be able to work surveillance on the sales floor requiring a focused attention to detail to identify potential external and internal theft.
• Must be able to operate and monitor the store security safety systems, including CCTV.
• Assists APM/APL in conducting internal theft investigations at the specific direction of the APM/APL.
• Monitors facility /store access to deter and detect the unauthorized removal of company assets.
• Completes audits of operational, safety and inventory control related procdedures.
• Maintain relationships with local law enforcement and mall security and represent Ralph Lauren in court proceedings related to apprehensions.
• Completes all incident and investigation reports and all paperwork related to audits and other shrink reduction programs; Ensures that required reports are submitted to their respective APM/APL in an accurate, professional and timely manner.
• Assists in the planning, execution and reconcilliation of inventory.
• Partner with stores in the development and execution of shrink action plans and awareness programs.
• Develop partnerships with Store Management and Associates allowing for greater awareness to shrink causing issues, safety, and other Asset Protection programs and initiatives