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Brandon Luedeker

Brandon Luedeker

McAllen,Hidalgo

Summary

Leader with 20 years of progressive experience in investigations, management, talent acquisition, distribution, business operations, safety, security, training and development. Special ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships throughout all levels an organization. Proven record of optimizing operations and developing teams to maximize profitability. Skilled in problem solving, project leadership, interviewing, negotiating and process improvement.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work history

Senior Area Loss Prevention Manager

Ross Stores Inc.
San Antonio, Bexar
09.2012 - 03.2024
  • Achieve shortage reduction goals for assigned stores and overall region; 25 store locations and cross dock facility
  • Develop and coordinate training schedule for new ALPM hires within assigned district(s)/zone(s)/region. Serve as an ongoing resource and mentor for regional ALPM team
  • Train store leadership and associates, as well as Operations and Human Resources partners, on current Loss Prevention initiatives and programs
  • Understand and respond to shortage processes (i.e. CNS, MOS, Front-End Operations, etc.) and analytics
  • Ensure all Loss Prevention shortage audits are conducted consistently and objectively, with a focus on continuous improvement through partnership and training
  • Support assigned stores/district(s)/area during annual (and/or semi-annual) inventory process
  • Strictly adhere to all budget guidelines established in assigned stores and overall region
  • Manage all internal and external theft processes within the region. Oversee internal theft investigative processes; review ALPM cases within assigned district(s)/zone(s)/region
  • Manage allocation of external theft resources within assigned district(s)/zone(s)/region
  • Aggressively identify, investigate, and resolve all internal and external theft and fraud, striving to minimize the impact of loss to the company and address new types of theft and fraud
  • Maximize utilization of all available merchandise protection tools and resources (including CCTV, EAS, domes, alarm equipment, fitting room controls, shortage highway, etc.) to address loss in stores and throughout the company
  • Leverage exception and store reporting systems to identify theft activity (including cash shortage) in assigned stores and overall region

District Loss Prevention Manager

Kroger Co.
Houston, Harris
05.2010 - 09.2012
  • Partnered with all levels of District Management to assist in the successful execution of the Kroger business plan
  • Conduct loss prevention reviews and partner with store management to identify and remedy potential deficiencies.
  • Ensure the implementation and effectiveness of all division and corporate related loss prevention related programs and strategies.
  • Maintain working relationships and represent the company’s interest with local, state and federal law enforcement.
  • Serve as a liaison with district and division personnel to identify and develop solutions for shrink related opportunities.
  • Provide a single point of contact to district and store management for all loss prevention related needs (training, investigations, loss prevention equipment needs and repairs, security officers and loss prevention specialist).
  • Perform anti money laundering duties as needed.
  • Testify in a variety of hearings and court actions
  • Conduct loss prevention training for store personnel and management.
  • Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provides feedback to direct reports.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, Texas
08.2002 - 05.2005

Skills

  • Investigations
  • Security
  • Safety
  • Training and Development
  • Employee Relations
  • Profitability
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Problem Solving

Languages

English
Native

Timeline

Senior Area Loss Prevention Manager

Ross Stores Inc.
09.2012 - 03.2024

District Loss Prevention Manager

Kroger Co.
05.2010 - 09.2012

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Tarleton State University
08.2002 - 05.2005

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