Job Description

We believe that difference sparks brilliance, so we welcome people and ideas from everywhere to join us in stretching what\'s possible.

At Tapestry, being true to yourself is core to who we are. When each of us brings our individuality to our collective ambition, our creativity is unleashed. This global house of brands - Coach, Kate Spade New York, Stuart Weitzman - was built by unconventional entrepreneurs and unexpected solutions, so when we say we believe in dreams, we mean we believe in making them happen. We\'re always on a journey to becoming our best, but you can count on this: Here, your voice is valued, your ambitions are supported, and your work is recognized.

A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive. Visit page to learn more about Tapestry\'s commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity.

Primary Purpose: To create a safe and secure environment for customers and employees through protecting the assets of the company including stock, cash, information etc. by addressing all aspects of risk and loss, including public and internal dishonesty, procedural failure, administrative error and wastage. Identify and address risks to the Europe business, including programmatic support of business continuity and resiliency for stores and corporate locations. Provide informed recommendations and solutions to measure performance and successes across the European business.

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency to...

• Implement company Asset Protection (AP) strategy, develop detailed Europe AP strategy and align AP activity to company, regional and Country goals. Provide process and policy recommendations whilst maintaining regular contact with relevant Europe business partners.
• Conduct store visits, and other company premises, prioritised by risk, ensuring consistent application of company policy and procedures are being adhered to. Produce detailed reports on findings and make recommendations to minimise risk and prevent all forms of loss.
• Analyze AP database and other exception report information available to prioritize actions to ensure maximum effectiveness of AP activities in dealing with stores or individuals that have high risk KPI\'s being shown. Present problem analysis and recommended solutions in a creative and logical manner.
• Conduct investigations into internal and external theft/fraud, non-compliance issues, and other areas of potential loss. Completion of reports and necessary documentation to successfully present case files that will satisfy criminal courts and /or internal disciplinary hearings. Ensuring that all case files are Tapestry audit compliant.
• Review AP equipment to ensure it aligns and meets company standards, reviewing effectiveness and make recommendations for improvement/implementation.
• Provide professional advice and guidance to store teams to support their efforts to reduce shrink whilst aiming to achieve annual shortage goals.
• In partnership with the Area Managers, conduct country wide workshops and training sessions with the store teams to develop an AP culture, which delivers a professional experience, whilst delivering education in the reduction of shrinkage and its causes.
• Conduct and complete AP/Global Audit program, ensuring the integrity of the Audit process.
• Monitor performance of external AP suppliers, including alarm, CCTV, and guard services and report issues to operations department.
• Develop, implement, and lead AP and risk management initiatives and general company campaigns.
• Develop and maintain an internal and external network including relevant enforcement authorities to keep up to date with industry trends and pursue AP best practice. Regular attendance at RCI/BCRP meetings for stores in the AOR is critical.
• Support organized retail crime (ORC) investigations as needed.
• Partner with store and store leadership teams to effectively manage crisis situations such as active threat, workplace violence, protests, and demonstrations.
• Identification and escalation of any store or corporate premises based risks associated with Staff Personal Safety, Health and Safety, Fire and Incident/Crisis management. Assess and support training of all resiliency and business continuity program management.
• Developing and maintaining appropriate up to date knowledge, experience & expertise in the company, and its products & services, whilst ensuring the company is compliant of external working practices of professional, regulatory, and technical standards.

The accomplished individual will possess...

• Expert in store, policy and procedure.
• Knowledge of security related criminal law, employment laws, H&S laws, and disciplinary procedures.
• Ability to analyze data to drive results.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with internal and external stake holders.
• Ability to work as a team towards common goals.
• Minimum 1-3 years previous experience in a multi-site, or large single site management role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Asset protection /Security/Risk/Audit/Investigator related qualification (desirable not essential).

What Tapestry can offer you:

• Hybrid working (3 days working from the Office, 2 days remote)
• Option to finish early on a Friday (Flex Fridays)
• 1 Paid Volunteering Day per year and opportunities to volunteer with global projects
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Internal mobility & career progression
• Regular Social Events - Seasonal & Cultural
• Equity Inclusion & Diversity initiatives which include employee resource groups & regional inclusion councils

Other benefits include:

• 25 days holiday in addition to bank holidays
• Annual Incentive Plan (company performance bonus)
• Multi brand discount up to 50% off - Coach, Kate Spade, Stuart Weitzman
• Private Healthcare with health assessment (Bupa)
• Bupa rewards - Financial wellbeing support and wellness discounts
• Private Dental Cover
• Eyecare vouchers
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer Pension Contribution
• Gym discount
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme

Our Competencies for All Employees

• Courage: Doesn\'t hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and \xe2\x80\x9cactionable\xe2\x80\x9d positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.
• Creativity: Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.
• Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Dealing with Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn\'t upset when things are up in the air; doesn\'t have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
• Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
• Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.
• Learning on the Fly: Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything.

Our Competencies for All People Managers

• Strategic Agility: Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented; can articulately paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods; can create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans.
• Developing Direct Reports and Others: Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments; holds frequent development discussions; is aware of each person\'s career goals; constructs compelling development plans and executes them; pushes people to accept developmental moves; will take on those who need help and further development; cooperates with the developmental system in the organization; is a people builder.
• Building Effective Teams: Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale

and spirit in his/her team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in the team.

Tapestry, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions (including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline and termination) are based on the applicant\'s or employee\'s qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. Visit Tapestry, Inc. at

Req ID: 109910

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