Loss Control Officer at Sayen Supermarket in Nairobi, Kenya

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    Loss Control Officer

    Sayen SupermarketNairobi, Kenya

    Posted

    4 days ago

    Apply by

    2 Sept

    Full Time
    On Site
    Mid
    Retail, Wholesale, E-commerce & FMCG
    Security

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    Job Description

    Sayen Supermarket is seeking a Loss Control Officer to protect company assets and minimize losses due to theft, fraud, and operational errors. The role involves implementing loss prevention strategies, conducting investigations, and ensuring compliance with security procedures.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Implement loss prevention techniques and investigation procedures
    • Monitor and analyze loss data to identify trends and risks
    • Conduct investigations into suspected theft or fraud
    • Collaborate with store management to enhance security measures

    Required Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Security Management, Criminology, or a related field.
    • 2-4 years' experience in loss control, security management, or a similar role retail experience is an added advantage.
    • Strong knowledge of loss prevention techniques and investigation procedures.
    • Excellent observation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and reporting tools.
    • Integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

    Job Details

    Job Function

    Security

    Minimum Experience

    2 years

    Education Level

    Bachelor’s Degree

    Area of Study

    Business

    Field of Study

    Business Administration

    Additional Information

    How to Apply: Send your resume to recruitment@sayen.co.ke.

    Show Your Investigation Instincts Before the Interview

    Loss control roles hinge on your ability to spot patterns and act discreetly. Hiring managers at supermarkets want proof you can handle shrinkage data and conduct fair investigations without disrupting store operations.

    1. Quantify your loss prevention wins: On your CV, include numbers like percentage reduction in shrinkage or number of investigations handled. If you don't have exact figures, describe the scope of your responsibilities with specific metrics you tracked.

    2. Brush up on retail security tech: Familiarize yourself with CCTV systems, EAS tags, and POS exception reporting. Mention any hands-on experience with these tools in your application, even if it was during training.

    3. Prepare a case study: Think of a time you identified a loss risk or resolved an incident. Outline the situation, your actions, and the outcome—this shows your analytical process in action.

    4. Know the legal boundaries: Understand Kenyan laws on detention, search, and evidence handling. Interviewers may probe your ability to conduct investigations without overstepping.

    5. Show integrity under pressure: Loss control officers often face ethical dilemmas. Prepare an example where you upheld confidentiality or refused a shortcut, and explain why it mattered.

    6. Master the reporting tools: Be ready to discuss how you use Excel or specialized software to track incidents. Highlight any experience with generating reports for management.

    7. Connect with retail operations: Understand how store layout, staffing, and cash handling affect loss. Mention how you'd collaborate with floor teams to reduce risk.

    8. Ask sharp questions: In the interview, ask about the store's current shrinkage rate, the team structure, and how success is measured. This shows you're already thinking like a loss control officer.

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    Tags

    loss prevention
    security management
    investigation
    retail
    Microsoft Office