Sr. Manager, Asset Protection & EHS – Supply Chain

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers. The Sr. Manager, Asset Protection & EHS – Supply Chain partners with leadership to drive safety, security, risk mitigation, and loss prevention strategies across the Distribution Center network.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with Supply Chain leadership to implement AP/EHS strategies that promote safety excellence, operational efficiency, inventory accuracy, physical security, and business continuity across Distribution Centers
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Asset Protection & EHS Managers supporting multiple Distribution Center locations
• Drive continuous improvement in safety performance through root cause analysis, injury prevention initiatives, corrective action plans, and regulatory compliance programs
• Analyze safety, security, inventory, and operational performance metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
• Present findings, recommendations, and action plans to executive and Supply Chain leadership
• Conduct Distribution Center assessments, operational reviews, and facility audits to evaluate compliance with company policies, safety standards, security protocols, and regulatory requirements
• Partner with Distribution Center Directors and Operations leaders to drive accountability for safety performance, inventory integrity, equipment operation, and workplace compliance
• Lead or oversee investigations involving workplace incidents, injuries, property damage, inventory loss, theft, fraud, security breaches, and policy violations
• Monitor and manage key risk indicators, including OSHA recordables, workers' compensation trends, inventory variance, cargo theft, physical security vulnerabilities, and cost-of-risk metrics
• Support physical security programs including access control systems, CCTV, alarm monitoring, visitor management, and facility security assessments
• Collaborate with Transportation, Facilities, Human Resources, Legal, and Operations teams to mitigate operational risks and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Lead AP/EHS training initiatives for Distribution Center leadership and team members to improve awareness, compliance, and operational execution
• Support crisis management, emergency preparedness, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning efforts across the Supply Chain network

Requirements:

• 7+ years of Asset Protection, Environmental Health & Safety, Risk Management, or Supply Chain Security experience
• 5+ years of leadership experience supporting multi-site operations within Distribution Centers, Warehousing, Manufacturing, Logistics, or Retail Supply Chain environments
• Experience conducting workplace incident investigations and implementing corrective action programs
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety compliance requirements
• Successful completion of an extensive background check
• Wicklander-Zulawski certification or equivalent investigative interviewing certification preferred (or willingness to obtain within 90 days)
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence operations leaders and drive cultural change
• Demonstrated experience building safety-focused and compliance-driven organizations within a Supply Chain, Distribution, Manufacturing, or Logistics environment
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations, workplace safety standards, incident investigation methodologies, and risk management principles
• Knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control processes, physical security programs, and loss prevention practices
• Ability to analyze operational, safety, and inventory performance data to identify trends and drive actionable solutions
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to balance safety, risk mitigation, and operational productivity
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data analysis tools
• Strong project management, planning, organization, and prioritization skills
• Ability to lead through ambiguity while managing multiple priorities across a geographically dispersed network
• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety, Supply Chain Management, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Risk Management, or related field
• Master's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Occupational Safety, or related discipline preferred
• Professional certifications such as: CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CHMM, CSHM, CPP (Certified Protection Professional), LPQ/LPC, OSHA 30-Hour Certification