Warehouse Officer-Auditor

POSITION PROFILE

To safeguard company assets, minimize inventory shrinkage, and ensure operational compliance by

conducting comprehensive physical and procedural audits. The Loss Prevention Auditor identifies

vulnerabilities in warehouse and distribution processes, investigates discrepancies and potential theft, and recommends actionable controls to mitigate financial loss and enforce company policies.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

· Plan and execute routine and unannounced audits of inventory, warehouse operations,

receiving, and dispatch processes to identify control weaknesses and potential areas of loss.

· Analyze inventory discrepancy reports and conduct root-cause investigations into high-value

variances, missing stock, and overall shrinkage.

· Monitor and review security systems, including CCTV footage, access control logs, and alarm

reports, to identify suspicious activities or breaches in physical security.

· Audit inbound shipments and outbound loads to ensure accuracy and verify that all verification

and dispatch SOPs are strictly followed.

· Conduct procedural audits to ensure warehouse staff and management are fully compliant

with Good Distribution Practices (GDP) and internal operational guidelines.

· Investigate incidents of damaged goods, write-offs, and excessive returns to ensure they are

legitimate and processed according to company policy.

· Lead or assist in internal investigations regarding suspected internal theft, fraud, or gross

negligence, maintaining strict confidentiality throughout the process.

· Prepare detailed, objective audit reports documenting findings, quantifying financial risks, and

providing actionable recommendations for process improvements.

· Collaborate with warehouse management to implement corrective action plans and follow up

to ensure recommended controls are sustained.

· Conduct loss prevention awareness training and briefings for warehouse and logistics personnel.

· Any other related duties that may be assigned.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

· Measurable reduction in overall inventory shrinkage and untraced losses within audited facilities.

· Timely execution and completion of the annual/quarterly internal audit schedule.

· High accuracy, objectivity, and timely submission of investigative and audit reports.

· Successful implementation rate of recommended corrective actions by operational teams.

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS)

· A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, or a related

field.

· Professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or

Loss Prevention Certified (LPC) is a distinct asset.

· At least three (3) years of working experience in internal auditing, loss prevention, inventory control,

or asset protection, preferably within a distribution or warehousing environment.

· Strong proficiency in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), ERP software, and data analytics tools

(e.g., Advanced Excel).