Nouria
Nouria
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
Food & BeverageLogisticsRetail
Nouria is a family-owned operator spanning convenience retail, wholesale fuel distribution, and car washes. Since opening its first location in 1989, the company has expanded to more than 160 convenience stores and supplies fuel to over 400 sites across New England and New York through its wholesale business. Nouria also operates more than 60 car wash locations, making it one of the larger car wash chains in the United States. Its operations bring together retail, food and beverage, logistics, and customer-focused services, with an organizational culture centered on education, empowerment, accountability, and community engagement.

Asset Protection Business Partner - Maine Remote

Nouria is seeking an Asset Protection Business Partner to reduce theft, fraud, and inventory shrink across its New England convenience stores. The role leads investigations, audits, employee training, and security initiatives.

Description

  • Analyze shrink causes and their impact on profitability.
  • Support inventory controls, pre-inventory preparation, and post-inventory action planning.
  • Review merchandise transfers and invoices to maintain accurate inventory records.
  • Recover potential losses and address the underlying causes of loss events.
  • Use theft and loss data to identify and address high-risk areas.
  • Work with store leaders to train employees in shrink prevention, theft deterrence, fraud prevention, and security practices.
  • Review point-of-sale activity and perform audits to identify fraud, policy breaches, and operational errors.
  • Work with the Director of Asset Protection to develop training programs and maintain employee compliance.
  • Oversee physical security measures and systems, including CCTV, burglar and fire alarms, and emergency equipment.
  • Help expand the Asset Protection program and lead new training and awareness initiatives.
  • Develop working relationships with law enforcement and other Asset Protection professionals.
  • Represent Nouria in court proceedings.
  • Assist with crisis management and lead assigned incidents as needed.
  • Manage investigations involving internal or external theft, fraud, and policy violations.
  • Collect evidence, interview involved parties, and prepare findings for HR, legal, and law enforcement.
  • Create risk-mitigation plans based on investigative results.

Requirements

  • Preferred 5+ years of experience in multi-unit retail asset protection or store operations.
  • PDI experience is preferred.
  • A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, business management, or a related field is preferred but not required.
  • LPQ or LPC certification is preferred but not required.
  • Willingness and ability to travel more than 75% within an assigned geographic area.
  • Training in Wicklander-Zulawski interviewing techniques.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, case management systems, CCTV, alarm systems, exception-based reporting, and enterprise resource planning tools.
  • Knowledge of retail loss prevention, theft deterrence, fraud detection, and safety regulations.
  • Ability to sit for extended periods, hear telephone communications, enter computer data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) savings plan.
  • Paid time off.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Company-paid life insurance.
  • Disability benefits.
  • Employee assistance programs.
  • Tuition assistance.
  • Voluntary benefit offerings.

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