Position: Junior Loss Prevention Analyst
Location: Port Coquitlam, BC (Head Office)
Are you driven and ready to make an impact in a fast-paced environment? If you're passionate about helping individuals find their careers then we want to hear from you! Lordco Auto Parts is looking for a Junior Loss Prevention Analyst to join our Port Coquitlam, BC, head office.
Lordco Auto Parts is Canada’s biggest privately held automotive parts distributor and Western Canada’s largest distributor and retailer of aftermarket parts and accessories, with over 85 store locations across Western Canada and is a family-owned and operated business since 1974. Start your career in customer service and grow with us today!
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Our employees are our family, and we want to make sure they are taken care of. Your health and well-being matter to us, and we are dedicated to providing top-notch programs and plans to support you and your loved ones. We want you to feel valued and welcomed within our diverse, inclusive team, and here’s how we do it:
- Extended Benefits for You and Your Family
- Health, Dental & Vision Care Insurance
- Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Disability
- Education and Savings Plans, RRSP matching
- Health and Wellness Program
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Generous Employee Perks and Discounts
- Career Development Support & Promote-From-Within Culture to enhance your expertise and maximize your career journey
What You’ll Do:
The Junior Loss Prevention Analyst supports the organization’s efforts to reduce inventory shrink, identify other process weaknesses related to loss prevention across retail and wholesale automotive parts operations. This role is ideal for someone who is analytical, detail-oriented, and naturally curious, with a strong desire to investigate discrepancies and help improve internal controls.
The successful candidate will assist in analyzing variances, reviewing transaction activity, identifying trends, and supporting investigations into potential losses, errors, or process breakdowns. This individual will work closely with store operations, warehouse teams, purchasing, accounting, and management to help protect company assets and improve operational accuracy.
Key Responsibilities
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Analyze inventory variances, shrink reports, stock adjustments, returns, credits, and transfer activity to identify irregularities or trends.
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Assist with investigations related to inventory loss, internal process failures, unauthorized transactions, Cash theft and other operational issues.
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Review retail and wholesale transaction data for unusual patterns, exceptions, or high-risk activity.
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Support cycle count and physical inventory review processes by validating results and researching discrepancies.
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Prepare regular and ad hoc reports on loss prevention metrics, inventory issues, and investigation findings.
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Work with branch, warehouse, and head office teams to gather information, document findings, and recommend corrective actions.
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Maintain clear, accurate, and confidential records of investigations, findings, and follow-up actions.
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Participate in loss prevention audits and assist with follow-up on action items.
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Escalate significant concerns, suspicious activity, or recurring issues to management in a timely manner.
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Support special projects related to loss prevention.
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Oversee company surveillance systems and monitor video footage as required.
Qualifications
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1-2 years of experience with data and variance analysis
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Direct loss prevention experience is considered an asset
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Results oriented individual with a passion for loss prevention
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Experience in automotive parts, retail, wholesale distribution, or inventory-intensive environments
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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working with reports, spreadsheets, and large volumes of data
Required Skills & Competencies
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends, anomalies, and root causes.
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Investigative mindset with a genuine interest in researching issues and resolving discrepancies.
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High attention to detail and accuracy.
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Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
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Effective written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams while also working independently.
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Sound judgment and a practical, common-sense approach to reviewing issues.
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Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop within a loss prevention or operations environment
At Lordco Auto Parts, we are committed to fostering a culture that celebrates diversity, promotes equity, and prioritizes inclusion in every aspect of our organization. We recognize that embracing diversity enriches our workplace, enhances our perspectives, and fuels innovation.
Pay range $47K - $55K based on experience
Apply now and join our family today!
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