Loss Prevention Manager at Pedros Flame Grilled Chicken

Job Description

• The Loss Prevention Manager is responsible for identifying, investigating, and reducing all forms of loss across distribution centre and production operations. This includes stock variances, theft, fraud, and unethical practices.
• The role focuses on conducting thorough investigations, producing detailed and evidence-based reports, and strengthening internal controls within a largely manual operating environment. Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the distribution centre, including goods receipt, order fulfilment, and production.

Responsibilities : 

• Investigate stock variances, shrinkage, and discrepancies across DC and production operations.
• Conduct detailed investigations into theft, fraud, and misconduct, including potential collusion between employees and management.
• Compile clear, detailed, and evidence-based investigation reports for management decision-making.
• Provide recommendations based on findings to mitigate risk and prevent recurrence.
• Perform regular audits on operational processes to identify control gaps and risks.
• Monitor high-risk areas including receiving, production usage, and dispatch to prevent losses.
• Implement and strengthen internal controls within manual processes to reduce human error and manipulation.
• Analyse trends in stock variances and incidents to identify root causes and recurring risks.
• Work closely with DC management and relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment on investigations and corrective actions.
• Conduct random and scheduled checks on stock, processes, and employee activities.
• Oversee and review access control and movement of employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Promote a culture of accountability, ethics, and loss prevention awareness across all levels of staff.
• Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping of all investigations, audits, and findings.
• Travel to various distribution centres and branches to conduct investigations and audits as required.
• Contribute to the development of loss prevention policies, frameworks, and standard operating procedures.
• Support the future development of a loss prevention team, including input into structure, processes, and capability requirements.

Requirements : 

• Relevant qualification in Risk Management, Security Management, or related field.
• 5 years experience in loss prevention, investigations, or forensic auditing within warehouse, logistics, or production environments.
• Strong experience in conducting workplace investigations and compiling formal reports.
• Experience working in manual or low-system environments, with strong control implementation ability.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (data analysis, pivot tables, trend identification, reporting).
• Experience dealing with employee misconduct, fraud, or unethical behaviour cases.

Closing Date 13 April 2026