METRO opened its first cash & carry wholesale center in Pakistan in 2007 & expanded to 5 wholesale centers in a short span of 18 months. In July 2012 METRO and Makro-Habib combined their wholesale business in Pakistan marking the beginning of a long-term partnership to the mutual benefit of both companies. The merger allowed METRO and Makro-Habib to combine resources and gain the financial strength to lead and grow in a challenging environment and to gain synergies targeted to generate value for our customers and suppliers alike. Today the company is operating 10 wholesale centers in Lahore, Karachi, Multan, Islamabad & Faisalabad.
METRO Pakistan (Pvt) Limited is part of METRO GROUP’s sales division METRO Cash & Carry, the international leader in self-service wholesale. The company operates more than 750 stores in 25 countries in Europe, Asia and Africa and has a workforce of over 107,000 employees. Sales in 2016/17 were approximately 37 billion Euro.
Job Description
Implement organization security policies and procedures
Monitor internal control systems to ensure that appropriate security clearance is maintained within the organization
Develop and implement local security programs and procedures consistent with corporate standards and country-specific legal requirements necessary to safeguard the company
Manage and ensure continuous improvement of all security measures against shoplifting, theft, burglary, pilferage, robbery, fraud, and any other site-specific criminal actions
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with local police and law enforcement agencies
Develop and accomplish agreed security business plans annually
Lead and oversee the deployment of all processes and systems to mitigate security risks to the company
Enforce compliance with all corporate security rules, standards, guidelines, and governmental regulations
Address inquiries and resolve related security concerns in a timely manner
Monitor health and safety procedures within the store and ensure adherence to all protocols
Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across all security operations
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to identify, escalate, and resolve specific security and safety issues
Conduct training and development programs for security personnel on updated protocols, procedures, and best practices
Manage security department budget and allocate resources efficiently to optimize operational effectiveness
Develop and execute emergency response plans and coordinate crisis management procedures
Qualifications
**Required Qualifications: **
Minimum 6+ years of progressive experience in security management, loss prevention, or related field
Proven experience managing security operations and personnel in a retail or corporate environment
Strong knowledge of security systems, access control, and surveillance technologies
Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing security policies and procedures
Excellent understanding of local, state, and federal security regulations and compliance requirements
Proficiency in budget management and resource allocation
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to lead, train, and supervise security personnel effectively
Experience conducting security risk assessments and developing mitigation strategies
