Loss Prevention Specialist - Retail

Al Tayer Group

Dubai, UAE
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Employment type: Full-time

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About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Loss Prevention Specialist to support our retail operations across the UAE and GCC. This role plays a critical part in minimizing shrinkage, protecting company assets, and driving a culture of compliance and accountability across stores.

The ideal candidate will have minimum of 2-3 years of experience in retail or hospitality loss prevention, strong analytical skills, and the ability to build strong partnerships with store teams while conducting investigations, audits, and risk assessments.

This position requires someone who is hands-on, highly organized, and flexible in supporting business needs across multiple locations.

Functional Role and Key Responsibilities:

Conduct regular store audits, compliance reviews, and self-assessment evaluations.
Investigate incidents relating to inventory losses, cash shortages, theft, fraud, and policy violations.
Review and analyze CCTV footage to identify risks, suspicious activities, and operational gaps.
Monitor shrinkage trends and recommend corrective actions to reduce losses.
Prepare accurate reports and dashboards using Microsoft Excel.
Perform store visits to assess compliance with company policies, security controls, and operational procedures.
Support investigation management from initial reporting through closure and implementation of corrective actions.
Educate and train store teams on loss prevention best practices, stock control, cash handling, and security awareness.
Work closely with Store Managers, Operations, Inventory Control, Finance, and Security teams to mitigate risks.
Ensure security systems and equipment are operating effectively, including CCTV, EAS, and alarm systems.
Liaise with external stakeholders, including security providers, mall management, and authorities when required.
Identify opportunities to improve controls, reduce shrinkage, and strengthen asset protection across the business. Based on responsibilities outlined in the role profile.

What We're Looking For

2-3 years of experience in Loss Prevention, Asset Protection, Retail Security, Store Compliance, or Investigation roles.
Experience within retail stores or hospitality with multi-site operations in the UAE or GCC.
Strong understanding of shrinkage reduction, stock loss prevention, store controls, and retail operations.
Experience conducting investigations and preparing findings reports.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis, reporting).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work independently and travel across stores when required.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Fluency in English.
Holds UAE valid Driving License

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to contribute directly to reducing business losses and improving operational controls.
Exposure to multiple retail brands and locations.
Collaborative and fast-paced retail environment.
Growth opportunities within a leading retail organization.

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