Sebastian Thau

Worldwide Operations Security | Intelligence & Investigation | Risk Management | Crisis Management | Corporate Security | Data Loss Prevention | Internal Fraud Controls | Audit Critical Asset |

Groß Luckow, Mecklenburg-West Pomerania, Germany

About

- a combination of various skills, knowledge, and experience in the field of loss prevention - ability to analyze data, identify patterns, and make informed decisions to prevent losses. - communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, from frontline employees to top management. As a key to implementing and enforcing policies and procedures related to loss prevention - have a keen eye for detail, which is essential in identifying potential vulnerabilities in security systems or operational procedures that could lead to losses. - have a thorough understanding of the latest loss prevention strategies and best practices, including how to use technology and data analytics to prevent losses. - a natural leader, able to motivate and inspire employees to adhere to policies and procedures related to loss prevention. - able to work collaboratively with other departments, such as HR, legal, and finance, to ensure that loss prevention strategies are integrated into all aspects of the organization's operations.

Experience

  • Amazon (Full-time · 5 yrs 2 mos)
    • Snr Investigations Manager Intl.
      Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr

    • Investigations Manager INTL
      Mar 2024 - Jul 2025 · 1 yr 5 mos

    • Loss Prevention Manager
      May 2021 - Mar 2024 · 2 yrs 11 mos

      As the head of site security my responsibilities are: · Evaluating threats, Assessing Risks and developing risk management strategies. · Providing a secure working environment to our Associates; taking into consideration relevant legal and statutory compliance requirements; Labor regulations, agreements and practices; associates’ experience and optimize the cost versus risk reduction. · Providing direct benefit to the business by conducting preliminary analysis and subsequent investigation of losses, effectively using resources for data mining, CCTV and other surveillance. · Conduction of forensic interviews, based on investigation results and ensuring reporting of incidents and liasing with law enforcement agencies. · Providing open, trusted and reliable partnership with internal and external stakeholders, by supporting, advising and enabling successful accomplishment of business operations and initiatives. · Driving security change and improvement by engaging leadership and associates and by providing the relevant and useful security knowledge and awareness. · Ensuring that security & loss prevention standards and instructions are consistently and effectively applied during the planning, development and execution of business operations as well as in all administration, infrastructure and support functions activities. · Ensuring high level of compliance to internal and external standards and regulations. · Improvement of the physical security systems by conducting audits and facilitating regular maintenance and troubleshooting.

  • Foot Locker EMEA (23 yrs 11 mos)
    • Internal Audit & Loss Prevention DE-CZECH-HU-PL-DEN-SWE
      Oct 2013 - May 2021 · 7 yrs 8 mos

      Germany, Ireland, Czech, Poland, Hungary, Swiss, Austria - planning, scheduling and conducting internal store audit based on Risk Analysis and law requirements - investigation on inventory differences using various internal and external data sources, build case and interview (WZ) - work close together with various stakeholder as HR, RFID and legal department - analyzing stock data and identifying opportunities for stock accuracy improvements - Health and safety assessment implementation - accounting posting of inventory results to the internal inventory management system

    • MANAGER TRAINER
      Sep 2005 - Sep 2013 · 8 yrs 1 mo

      - coordination, supervision and creation of training processes for prospective store managers in the Berlin area - leading store 3255 Berlin Tauentzien with a team of 30 Employees - Business Performance - drive, monitor, analyse and achieve the annual Sales Plan for the Store. To assist in monitoring and achieve targets in relation to Wage, Shrinkage & People Development goals for the League. - Business / Technical Functions - provide support, guidance, leadership and direction to Store Managers on issues including Customer Service, Sales Performance, Staffing and Expense Management. - Work with the District Manager and Director - Sales & Operations and the Division’s operational Departments to assist with the effective management of Store Performance, Store Logistics (including re-fits / relocations / openings / closures), Product Allocation, Marketing / VM campaigns, Finance and HR issues. Provide assistance in relevant reports, information and advice on the performance and operational management of Stores. - Business Advisory Services – provide operational support and advice in areas including reporting, budgeting, productivity, customer service, special achievements and communications. - Business Partnership - develop and maintain effective communication channels and working relationships with all relevant organisational stakeholders.

    • Store Manager
      Jul 2002 - Sep 2005 · 3 yrs 3 mos

      - Coaching and motivating the store team to inspire top performance and deliver exceptional customer service - Implementing standards in recruiting, hiring, training, customer service, visual merchandising and store operations - Implement plans to leverage key performance indicators to maximize profitability - Reinforce brand loyalty by empowering the team to create a natural and personalized experience for customers - Act as a partner between customers, sales associates and store management and company business partners - Maintains a high level of customer focus and leads by example with clear and compelling communication - Ensures visual directives and standards are maintained - Passionate about communicating product knowledge to associates and how that knowledge is used in the customer experience