- Location
- 9570 Wilshire Boulevard (View map)Beverly Hills, CA 90212-2420USA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Oct 22, 2026
About Saks Fifth Avenue
Saks Fifth Avenue is a premier luxury department store and a cornerstone of the Saks Global portfolio. Renowned for a carefully curated assortment of designer fashion and high-touch client service, the brand blends immersive in-store experiences with an elevated digital offering across its North American locations.
The Asset Protection Investigator monitors shortage results and controls, theft investigations and apprehensions, and store safety programs at a Saks Fifth Avenue location. The role trains associates, oversees inventory reporting and audits, conducts annual inventory, and develops shortage strategies. Compensation varies by geographic location, experience and other job-related factors.
Role & Responsibilities
- Monitor shortage results and shortage-control measures.
- Conduct investigations and apprehensions related to internal and external theft.
- Implement store safety and awareness programs.
- Train store associates on awareness and asset protection procedures.
- Maintain physical inventory integrity by overseeing daily and monthly reports and audits.
- Organize and conduct the annual store inventory.
- Develop shortage strategies for merchandise groups, paperwork controls, and shortage awareness.
- Perform ad hoc responsibilities.
Qualifications
- At least 2 years of asset protection experience in a large-volume retail environment.
- Certification where required by jurisdiction.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Wicklander-Zulawski Certification.
Skills
Experience
2 years of asset protection experience in a large-volume retail environment.
Education
Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience.
Workplace
This position is based in Beverly Hills, Florida, USA.
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Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; basic and supplemental life insurance; disability insurance; voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital and accident insurance; employee discount; and career advancement opportunities across retail, distribution, digital and corporate functions.
Culture
Saks Fifth Avenue emphasizes a high‑standard, client‑centric retail culture that fuses creative visual storytelling with commercial rigor. The environment rewards initiative and offers cross‑functional career mobility across retail, digital and corporate disciplines within the Saks Global portfolio.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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