Aashish Boora
Dubai
Summary
Competent professional with 15+ years of experience in the areas of Operations, Facility Management, Security & CCTV Management, Executive Protection, Project Management, Training, Process & Policies, Loss Prevention, Shrinkage Control, Merchandising, Business Development, Auditing, Vendor/Supplier Management and Stock Management Proficiency in administering retail functions, customer relationship management; attaining pre-designated business targets, designing Operations , Loss Prevention & Audit procedures Rich experience in leading Operational Excellence & Loss Prevention initiatives and implementing innovative strategies so as to enhance business performance via improved ways of working A strategic planner with abilities in managing business operations, determining company’s mission and strategic direction and attained success in driving growth/ generating revenues Expertise in providing value added customer service by resolving customer issues & ensuring their satisfaction with the product and service norms Aptitude in identifying talented human resource and setting up a team of experts & staff supporting business Excellent interpersonal, analytical & negotiation skills with proven track record of spearheading numerous cost innovation tasks during the career span
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Loss Prevention Manager
Al Tayer Group, UAE Al, United, Emirates
12.2020 - Current
- Established identification , management and reporting of operational risks exposure minimizing loss of inventory , cash and /or revenue leakage for all stores under assigned portfolios
- Performed implementation of core loss prevention across UAE
- Performed portfolio’s performance and key risks within stores to Risk
- Managed and driven changes in processes to enhance controls
- Ensured Incidents and exception monitoring and recommendation build to prevent reoccurrence/impact
- Ensured Investigations known or suspected internal thefts , external theft and vendor fraud
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to report or investigate crimes
- Performed Store Audits / Risk assessments & stock take review analysis and recommendation for all stores across the region
- Implemented team Schedule store for Adhoc visits to review compliance with LP controls across region
- Lead store risk assessment for all stores in region by assessing store risks by considering inventory value, volume of transactions , adequacy of physical security measures, HSE measures and other key factors
- Delivered Awareness and training on loss prevention controls in inventory & cash handling
- Collaborated with local enforcement agencies to report investigate crime
Head of Security Operations
Al Fajer Facilities Management LLC
03.2017 - 12.2020
- Established and implemented short and long range organizational goals, objectives, strategic plans, policies, standards and operating procedures;
- Designed, established and maintained organization structure and staffing to effectively accomplish organization's goals and objectives; recruited, employed, trained, supervised, and evaluated staff
- Developed, managed and monitored security department budget and annual long range facilities
- Improved budget planning cycle
- Developed and implemented security training strategy and ensured compliance
- Provided direction for major security related projects and physical security technologies
- Directed security efforts across business to identify security initiatives and standards
- Provided technical expertise and facilitated implementation
- Provided guidance regarding "best practice" business security standards, solutions and guidance
- Interpreted security laws, regulations, and contract requirements; directs subordinates in enforcing compliance; and maintains relationships with law enforcement, regulatory agencies, and other issuers of security requirement
- Ensured security incident response planning and investigation of breaches
Manager Corporate Loss Prevention & Operations Excellence
LANDMARK GROUP DUBAI, DUBAI
10.2012 - 03.2017
- Effectively utilized appropriate Loss prevention and Operation Technology
- Ensured highest level of assurance Keenly facilitated decision making process, framed policies and cost rationalization
- Implemented trends and best practices in Loss prevention and Assured appropriate designing of new SOP’s & Processes as per business need of all concepts of retails under Landmark group..
- Maintained low shrink in day- to-day Business Data Collation – Territory, Regional, concept level data for central analysis and reporting
- Identified existing and continuous fraud patterns/exposures to prevent and minimize financial losses
- Stakeholder Management
- Personally supported, coached and developed colleagues to promote loss prevention initiatives and ownership of shrinkage
- Collaborated with operational business partners breaking down and critically analyzing problems, issues and opportunities to find root causes and develops rationale for decision making
- Responsibly driven shrinkage improvement across concepts
- Ensured profitability from bottom lines at poorest performing stores and provide recommendations to Retail operations
- Owned Various loss prevention projects and initiatives and its successful implementation across Group
- Administered Security & safety to ensure daily operations compliance and shrinkage minimization .
Asst Manager
Bharti Walmart
12.2009 - 10.2012
Senior Officer
Aditya Birla retail LTD, Shrink Control
08.2008 - 12.2009
Senior Officer
Aditya Birla Retail Limited
06.2008 - 08.2008
Retail Outlet Manager
Subhiksha Trading Services Ltd
11.2006 - 06.2008
Manager
Bharti Televentures Ltd
06.2004 - 11.2006
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A -
Delhi University
Delhi2005
Skills
- Loss Prevention & Asset Protection
- Security & Safety
- Operations in C&C, Retail
- Merchandising & Business
- Business Development
- Start-ups
- Business Essential Skills
- Profit Margins
- Incident Management
- Dealing with Local Authorities
- Training
- Strategy and planning
- Multi-Site Operations
- Leadership
- Revenue Generation
- Policy and Procedure Development
- Regulatory Compliance
Certification
Introductory training Skills (ILM London)
Business Essentials Skills
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Loss Prevention Manager
Al Tayer Group, UAE Al, United, Emirates
12.2020 - Current
Head of Security Operations
Al Fajer Facilities Management LLC
03.2017 - 12.2020
Manager Corporate Loss Prevention & Operations Excellence
LANDMARK GROUP DUBAI, DUBAI
10.2012 - 03.2017
Asst Manager
Bharti Walmart
12.2009 - 10.2012
Senior Officer
Aditya Birla retail LTD, Shrink Control
08.2008 - 12.2009
Senior Officer
Aditya Birla Retail Limited
06.2008 - 08.2008
Retail Outlet Manager
Subhiksha Trading Services Ltd
11.2006 - 06.2008
Manager
Bharti Televentures Ltd
06.2004 - 11.2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A -
Delhi University
Introductory training Skills (ILM London)
Business Essentials Skills
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