Engineered in Germany, Proven in the Wild
Jack Wolfskin is an internationally renowned outdoor brand and part of the ANTA Sports Group, one of the world's leading sporting goods companies. As one of the top providers of high-quality outdoor apparel, footwear, and equipment in Europe and China, Jack Wolfskin stands for innovation, functionality, and sustainability. With a strong network of owned stores and franchise partners, the company is also one of the largest franchisors in Germany's sporting goods retail sector.
We're looking for people with a spirit of adventure - free thinkers who blaze their own trail and explore the wild with passion together with a strong team that lives and breathes the outdoors. Sound like you? Then welcome to the Wild Ones.
We free the wild inside everyone and out there
We are looking for you to join our team at our headquarters in Idstein as a Senior Retail Profit Protection Manager (m/f/d) as soon as possible.
Your role in the Wolfpack:
* Develop and implement the company's retail profit protection strategy, policies, and procedures across all stores.
* Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to stock loss, shrinkage, fraud, and operational non-compliance.
* Lead investigations into theft, fraud, or other loss-related incidents and coordinate with legal or external authorities as needed.
* Partner with retail operations, finance, and supply chain teams to improve stock accuracy, cash handling, and inventory control processes.
* Introduce and monitor effective loss prevention systems, technology, and reporting tools.
* Establish and track KPIs for shrinkage reduction, compliance, and profit protection performance.
* Design and deliver training programs to educate store teams on profit protection best practices.
* Provide regular analysis and reporting on shrinkage trends, risks, and improvement opportunities to senior leadership.
* Collaborate with global and regional teams to ensure alignment with corporate standards and compliance requirements.
* Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and best practices in loss prevention and retail profit protection.
* Travel frequently to retail stores to oversee implementation, support investigations, and ensure adherence to profit protection standards.
What you bring:
* Proven experience (5+ years) in retail loss prevention, profit protection, or risk management, ideally in a multi-store international retail environment.
* Strong understanding of shrinkage drivers, risk management methodologies, and retail operational processes.
* Experience leading investigations, managing compliance programs, and implementing preventive measures.
* Analytical mindset with strong data interpretation and reporting skills.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
* Ability to work cross-functionally and influence at all levels of the organization.
* Familiarity with profit protection technologies (EAS, POS data analytics, etc.).
* Strong organizational skills, with the ability to balance strategic thinking and hands-on execution.
* Fluency in English and German is required
* Willingness and ability to travel extensively across retail locations, both domestically and internationally.
What you can expect from us:
* An exciting product world and international environment in a responsible, sustainability-driven company
* German and English as our working languages
* 30 days of paid vacation per year
* Flexible and hybrid working models
* Mobile working from abroad for up to 4 weeks per year
* Attractive employee discounts and company benefits
* "Employee Referral" bonus program
* Exclusive perks via Corporate Benefits
* Bike leasing – monthly subsidies for up to two leasing contracts
* EGYM company fitness – access to over 7,000 gyms
* Mental health support and professional development with our partner Nilo
* Team events and outdoor sports activities
* A first-name culture and casual dress code
* Free water, coffee, and a variety of teas
Ready for your next adventure?
Then become part of our team We look forward to receiving your application – exclusively via our online career portal – including your CV, earliest possible start date, and salary expectations.
Job Details
Title
Senior Retail Profit Protection Manager (m/f/d)
Area of activity
Retail
Location
Idstein (Headquarter)
Entry level
Professionals
Contract type
Unlimited