Position Summary...
The Director, Asset Protection - Supply Chain AP Operations & Vertical Startups provides enterprise leadership for asset protection strategy, risk mitigation, and shrink reduction across supply chain operations and emerging vertical startups. This role partners cross-functionally to identify risk, design and scale programs, and drive compliance through data, process, and people leadership. The Director also leads key external relationships and builds a high-performing, values-driven organization grounded in integrity and ethics.
What you'll do...
Lead AP strategy and best practices ?by using modeling and statistical analysis toidentifykey opportunities, partnering with cross-functional teams, building long-range plans and timelines, and influencing senior leaders through clear, actionable insights.
Serve as a subject matter expert to address shrink surges ?by leading investigations, bringing externalperspectiveand best practices, educating teams on proactive detection and prevention, and conducting follow-up reviews to ensure sustained improvement.
Direct strategic risk mitigation programs, data systems, and services ?by designing and leading cross-functional initiatives, guiding implementation and execution across multiple workstreams, and measuring program effectiveness to close compliance gaps and continuously improve.
Own and optimize third-party and banking relationships ?by setting goals and service expectations, tracking recoveries and service quality, recommending agency/firm realignment and new initiatives, resolving payment/fee issues, and reviewing/approving invoices.
Provide overall operational and strategic direction ?by translating businessobjectivesand customer needs into strategies and plans,forecastingand managing costs,determiningresource requirements, evaluating processes, measuring outcomes, and championing continuous learning and adaptability.
Build and sustain a high-performing team ?byidentifyingcapability gaps,recruitingand developing talent, supporting mentorship and succession planning, andleveragingthe strengths of new and existing associates.
Model and reinforce integrity and ethics ?by embedding company standards into programs and practices,establishingconsequences for non-compliance, and supporting a culture of transparency and the Open Door Policy.
Strengthen partnerships and networks ?by developing internal and external relationships that accelerate business outcomes, sponsoring community outreach initiatives, and engaging stakeholders in planning, execution, and evaluation.
What You'll Bring
Proven leadership in? asset protection strategy, shrink reduction, and risk mitigation ?within complex, multi-site operations (supply chain and/or large-scale retail environments preferred).
Demonstrated ability to use? data, analytics, and statistical modeling ?to diagnose risk, prioritize opportunities, and drive measurable results.
Experience leading? cross-functional programs ?from design through implementation, including governance, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Strong capability managing? third-party vendors, recovery partners, and financial/banking stakeholders , including performance management and issue resolution.
Track recordof? influencing executives and senior decision-makers ?through clear communication, business cases, and change leadership.
Peopleleadership strengths in? talent development, engagement, mentorship, and succession planning .
Commitment to fostering a culture of? integrity, ethics, and accountability , with the ability to set expectations and address non-compliance.
Ability to build? internal/external partnerships ?and represent the organization through stakeholder engagement and community involvement.
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role.? It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.
Benefits & Perks:
Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting and valuing unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions - while fostering a culture of belonging and awareness.
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices . Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart (https://one.walmart.com/) .
The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Production/Operations Management, or related field and 5 years' experience in asset protection, global security, auditing, program management, or related area OR 7 years' experience in asset protection, global security, auditing, program management, or related area. 3 years' supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Legal Compliance, Working on cross-functional teams or projects
Masters: Business Administration
CCSP - Cisco Certified Security Professional - Certification
Primary Location...
802 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.
