Job Description

Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with our colleagues working in stores across several retail fascias in many markets around the world.



JD Sports Fashion Plc was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1996 and has been a FTSE100 publicly quoted company since 2019 and continues to grow in the UK and internationally.



We want to be the leading global omnichannel retailer in the sports and outdoor industry. To be a part of this successful company and help us to achieve this you will have the desire to ingrain our strategic goals of being a people-led, innovative and customer-focused organisation which provides operational excellence whilst identifying new areas of growth as part of our day to day objectives.



Area Retail Profit Protection Manager

PURPOSE - To maximise profitability in the business by protecting all company assets which includes personnel, buildings, stock, and costs. To ensure all core department values are upheld by all personnel within the team.



RESPONSIBLE TO Group / Territory Profit Protection Manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

To maintain a highly visible role in your designated area. To manage and support a team of Zone Profit Protection Managers in achieving the department's mission To ensure Stock Audits are conducted in line with company procedure and attend audits on the request of the Territory Profit Protection Manager. To ensure all stock losses within your territory are understood, reviewed and investigated. Store stock losses in excess of their prescribed limits need to be thoroughly investigated and actions taken in order to control losses moving forward. To investigate incidents of suspected or alleged internal dishonesty bring them to a satisfactory conclusion. To contact branches prior to an audit to ensure instructions for preparation are understood and followed. To issue training and guidance to the manager in charge of the audit to ensure it is completed accurately and timely. To conduct on site investigations into the audit result with the aid of the on-site administration available. To carry out branch closure duties, as and when required. o To maintain an up to date knowledge of company CCTV systems and how to operate it.

We know our colleagues work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits including staff Discount On JD Group and other brands within the organisation and personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work.



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