Loss Control Manager

Recruitment Matters Africa Pvt Ltd

Job Location:

Harare - Zimbabwe

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Loss Control Manager will drive a proactive security and risk management agenda across the business championing best-practice frameworks to safeguard company assets strengthen operational compliance and minimise exposure to financial and operational losses. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong operational oversight and the ability to influence cross-functional teams in a dynamic fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement loss prevention strategies policies and SOPs aligned to business objectives.
Conduct regular risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities across operations logistics warehousing and retail channels.
Lead investigations into theft fraud stock variances and policy breaches ensuring sound documentation and closure of cases.
Build strong governance processes around physical security asset protection and access control systems.
Champion stock integrity through audits cycle counts and variance analysis while driving remedial action plans with department heads.
Oversee CCTV alarm systems and security service providers to ensure optimal performance and contract compliance.
Foster a culture of accountability and compliance through awareness initiatives and staff training programmes.
Provide leadership to the Loss Control team ensuring high performance adherence to standards and continuous capability development.
Generate detailed reports for management highlighting trends insights and strategic recommendations.
Collaborate with Finance HR Operations and IT to strengthen integrated risk management practices.

Qualifications & Experience

Degree or Diploma in Security Management Risk Management Criminology Business Management or related field.
Minimum 5 7 years experience in loss control security management investigations or internal audit.
Proven track record managing risk in retail manufacturing FMCG logistics or similar environments.
Strong understanding of security systems access control and integrated monitoring technologies.
Experience managing external security vendors and internal teams.

Key Competencies

Strong analytical and investigative capability.
High levels of integrity sound judgment and discretion.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Strategic problem-solving with a hands-on operational mindset.
Ability to drive process improvement initiatives end-to-end.
Resilience and ability to operate in high-pressure environments.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement loss prevention strategies policies and SOPs aligned to business objectives.
Conduct regular risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities across operations logistics warehousing and retail channels.
Lead investigations into theft fraud stock variances and policy breaches ensuring sound documentation and closure of cases.
Build strong governance processes around physical security asset protection and access control systems.
Champion stock integrity through audits cycle counts and variance analysis while driving remedial action plans with department heads.
Oversee CCTV alarm systems and security service providers to ensure optimal performance and contract compliance.
Foster a culture of accountability and compliance through awareness initiatives and staff training programmes.
Provide leadership to the Loss Control team ensuring high performance adherence to standards and continuous capability development.
Generate detailed reports for management highlighting trends insights and strategic recommendations.
Collaborate with Finance HR Operations and IT to strengthen integrated risk management practices.

Qualifications & Experience

Degree or Diploma in Security Management Risk Management Criminology Business Management or related field.
Minimum 5 7 years experience in loss control security management investigations or internal audit.
Proven track record managing risk in retail manufacturing FMCG logistics or similar environments.
Strong understanding of security systems access control and integrated monitoring technologies.
Experience managing external security vendors and internal teams.

Key Competencies