Job Description / Role:

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Loss Prevention Specialist to support our retail operations across the UAE and GCC. This role plays a critical part in minimizing shrinkage, protecting company assets, and driving a culture of compliance and accountability across stores.

This position requires someone who is hands-on, highly organized, and flexible in supporting business needs across multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular store audits, compliance reviews, and self-assessment evaluations.
• Investigate incidents relating to inventory losses, cash shortages, theft, fraud, and policy violations.
• Review and analyze CCTV footage to identify risks, suspicious activities, and operational gaps.
• Monitor shrinkage trends and recommend corrective actions to reduce losses.
• Prepare accurate reports and dashboards using Microsoft Excel.
• Perform store visits to assess compliance with company policies, security controls, and operational procedures.
• Support investigation management from initial reporting through closure and implementation of corrective actions.
• Educate and train store teams on loss prevention best practices, stock control, cash handling, and security awareness.
• Work closely with Store Managers, Operations, Inventory Control, Finance, and Security teams to mitigate risks.
• Ensure security systems and equipment are operating effectively, including CCTV, EAS, and alarm systems.
• Liaise with external stakeholders, including security providers, mall management, and authorities when required.
• Identify opportunities to improve controls, reduce shrinkage, and strengthen asset protection across the business.

Experience Required:

• 2-3 years of experience in Loss Prevention, Asset Protection, Retail Security, Store Compliance, or Investigation roles.
• Experience within retail stores or hospitality with multi-site operations in the UAE or GCC.
• Experience conducting investigations and preparing findings reports.

Education Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Skills Required:

• Strong understanding of shrinkage reduction, stock loss prevention, store controls, and retail operations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis, reporting).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and travel across stores when required.
• Holds UAE valid Driving License.