Loss Prevention Warehouse Investigator

About this role

Package

• £37,000 per annum

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40 hours working Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5pm with occasional requirement to work weekends/nights to support with audit

Employee Benefits

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Discounted onsite gym

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Contributable company pension scheme

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10% store discount at all our retail stores

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Death in Service Benefit

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Long service recognition scheme

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Stream - access to flexible pay, financial wellbeing support, exclusive colleague discounts, savings opportunities, and much more.

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MyHB colleague benefits platform with access to

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Discounts UK wide on retail, leisure, hospitality venues

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Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line

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Completely confidential services to you.

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Low-cost voluntary insured health cash plans and cancer cover

Job Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity for a Loss Prevention Warehouse Investigator to join our Loss Prevention team.

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in protecting company assets and strengthening stock integrity across our Distribution Centres at Axis, Omega and Amesbury. Working independently from Warehouse Operations and Finance, you will provide an objective governance and assurance function, ensuring warehouse controls are operating effectively while identifying opportunities to reduce stock loss and improve compliance.

You'll investigate supplier claims, stock discrepancies and operational losses, using an evidence-based approach to identify root causes and recommend practical improvements. By analysing data, conducting audits and challenging poor practice where appropriate, you'll help protect the business, improve inventory accuracy and support informed operational and financial decision making.

Job Overview

• Provide an independent governance and assurance function across our Axis, Omega and Amesbury Distribution Centres.

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Ensure warehouse stock control processes are robust, compliant and effective in protecting company assets.

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Lead investigations into supplier claims, stock discrepancies, inventory adjustments and operational losses.

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Gather and assess evidence to identify root causes and provide clear, evidence-based recommendations.

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Carry out audits, random spot checks and stock verification exercises to improve inventory accuracy and reduce shrinkage.

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Monitor stock movements, inventory adjustments and warehouse activity across the distribution network.

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Analyse warehouse data, stock trends and operational activity to identify emerging risks and recurring issues.

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Produce clear and factual reports to support operational and financial decision making.

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Work closely with Warehouse Operations, Finance and Distribution Centre Management to strengthen controls and improve processes.

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Liaise with external auditors, suppliers and other third parties, providing evidence and supporting documentation where required.

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Challenge poor practice where appropriate and recommend improvements that strengthen stock integrity and reduce business risk.

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Maintain confidentiality and act with a high level of integrity when handling sensitive information.

Minimum Criteria To Apply

• Previous experience within Loss Prevention, Warehouse Operations, Stock Control or Inventory Management.

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Experience conducting investigations, audits or compliance reviews using an evidence-based approach.

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Strong investigative, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and recommend practical improvements.

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Experience interpreting warehouse management systems, stock reports and inventory data.

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Confident producing clear, factual reports and communicating effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.

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High level of integrity, attention to detail and the confidence to challenge poor practice where appropriate.

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Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with the ability to analyse operational data and identify trends.

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Ability to prioritise your workload, work independently and handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.

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