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SYED ARSHAD ALI

SYED ARSHAD ALI

Retail Security & Loss Prevention Professional
Bikaner

Summary

Experienced Security & Loss Prevention Leader with a strong background in team guidance and project management, consistently achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for a collaborative approach and unwavering commitment to excellence.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
2
2
Certificates

Work History

Chief Consultant – Security & Loss Prevention

Ethic Management Services Pvt. Ltd.
6 2022 - Current
  • Spearhead strategic consulting services to enhance retail operations, reduce shrinkage, and improve security measures for clients in the retail industry
  • Implement comprehensive inventory and asset audits, leading to a 30% reduction in losses
  • Lead recruitment, training, and development for loss prevention teams
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to tailor risk mitigation strategies

Deputy General Manager – Security & Loss Prevention

Baazar Retail Pvt. Ltd.
01.2021 - 06.2022
  • Reduced inventory shrinkage from 0.40% to 0.16% by implementing weekly audits and SOPs
  • Led a team of 15 loss prevention officers across multiple retail clusters
  • Developed and executed security audits, improving regulatory compliance by 20%
  • Launched the 'Shubhchintak' project, recovering ₹3 million in lost assets

Senior Manager – Security & Loss Prevention

Nysaa Retail Pvt. Ltd.
08.2019 - 12.2020
  • Reduced inventory shrinkage by 24%, bringing losses down to 0.33%
  • Managed a team of 11 professionals and oversaw security operations across multiple regions
  • Developed and implemented the 'Shrink School' program, enhancing vigilance and reducing theft

Loss Prevention Advisor

Al Mana Fashion Group - Sports Division
10.2018 - 07.2019
  • Conducted comprehensive inventory audits at both stores and warehouses, improving accuracy and control
  • Played a key role in launching new retail stores, expanding the company's footprint in Qatar
  • Led extensive safety and security training for internal and external employees, significantly enhancing the division's operational integrity
  • Oversaw loss prevention measures for renowned brands such as Go Sports, NBA Sports, and Curier, improving asset protection and profitability

Loss Prevention Specialist

Azadea Group
07.2016 - 07.2018
  • Managed loss prevention operations across over 100 stores in the Fashion, Food & Beverage, and Multimedia divisions, working with brands such as Virgin Megastore, Decathlon, and Inditex
  • Conducted operational and inventory audits, reducing shrinkage by 20% across multiple brands
  • Delivered specialized loss prevention training for both internal and external stakeholders, aligning teams with the industry’s best practices
  • Led a team of Junior Loss Prevention Specialists to ensure the successful implementation of loss prevention strategies

Asset Protection Manager

Walmart India Private Limited
01.2010 - 06.2016
  • Led inventory audits across various store formats, ensuring compliance with corporate security standards
  • Managed asset protection operations for wholesale stores in Telangana, reducing incidents of theft and fraud
  • Oversaw corporate security functions at Walmart's corporate office in Gurugram, strengthening security measures across the organization

Assistant Manager - Retail Operations

Aditya Birla Retail Ltd.
12.2007 - 12.2009
  • Managed day-to-day retail operations, focusing on customer service excellence and process optimization
  • Led a team of store managers and associates, driving operational efficiency and achieving sales targets

Membership Service Representative

Reliance Retail Limited
02.2006 - 12.2007
  • Promoted membership and loyalty programs, boosting customer engagement and financial product sales
  • Handled in-store marketing, promotions, and branding activities to enhance customer experience

Education

MBA - International Business Management

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University

BBA - Business Administration

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University

Advance Diploma - Occupational Health, Safety & Environment Management

BSS (Govt. of India Affiliated)

Skills

Loss Prevention Strategies

Accomplishments

  • Recognized as SOP Champion in 2009 at Aditya Birla Retail Limited.
  • Led a project to design an inhouse inventory audit tool at Walmart India, saving ₹20 million annually on inventory audits.
  • Recognized with the Service Excellence Award, Walk the Talk & Start of the Month at Walmart.
  • Finalist for Retail LP Rising Star 2024 at the LP Hall Awards – California.

Certifications/Memberships

  • Certified Professional as Loss Prevention Qualified (LPQ) from Loss Prevention Foundation
  • Managing Safely Certification from Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, UK
  • An Active Member of – Retailers Association of India, Loss Prevention Foundation, ASIS International, OSAC & CAPSI

Certification

Loss Prevention Qualified

Work Availability

monday
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saturday
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evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract WorkPart Time

Work Location

RemoteOn-SiteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingPaid time offCareer advancementPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company Retreats

Software

SAP S/4HANA ERP

Oracle NetSuite ERP

Microsoft Dynamics 365/Navision ERP

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Arabic
Elementary (A2)
Bengali
Elementary (A2)
Urdu
Upper intermediate (B2)

Quote

Preventing Loss, Securing Assets
Syed Arshad

Interests

Reading

Travel

Music

Painting

Timeline

Loss Prevention Qualified

05-2024

Deputy General Manager – Security & Loss Prevention

Baazar Retail Pvt. Ltd.
01.2021 - 06.2022

Senior Manager – Security & Loss Prevention

Nysaa Retail Pvt. Ltd.
08.2019 - 12.2020

Loss Prevention Advisor

Al Mana Fashion Group - Sports Division
10.2018 - 07.2019

Loss Prevention Specialist

Azadea Group
07.2016 - 07.2018

IOSH-MS

01-2016

Asset Protection Manager

Walmart India Private Limited
01.2010 - 06.2016

Assistant Manager - Retail Operations

Aditya Birla Retail Ltd.
12.2007 - 12.2009

Membership Service Representative

Reliance Retail Limited
02.2006 - 12.2007

BBA - Business Administration

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University

Advance Diploma - Occupational Health, Safety & Environment Management

BSS (Govt. of India Affiliated)

Chief Consultant – Security & Loss Prevention

Ethic Management Services Pvt. Ltd.
6 2022 - Current

MBA - International Business Management

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University
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