Perry Smolinski

About Perry Smolinski

Seasoned Security and Loss Prevention executive with a 25‑year record of reducing shrink, strengthening compliance, and elevating safety across large, multi‑site retail, distribution, and supply chain networks. I specialize in building high‑performing teams, leading complex investigations, and designing scalable programs that protect people, assets, and brand reputation.My leadership approach is rooted in collaboration and partnership. I work closely with Operations, HR, Safety, and cross‑functional stakeholders to create policies, audit frameworks, and training programs that reduce risk, improve consistency, and drive measurable results. I believe in proactive, positive leadership that empowers associates at every level to influence shrink, safety, and operational excellence.Across my career, I’ve led security and safety programs for 650+ locations, directed investigations, trained thousands of employees in crisis response and workplace violence prevention, and delivered multi-million‑dollar cost savings through vendor optimization, physical security modernization, and data‑driven operational improvements.With credentials including CPP, LPC, CAPM, OSHA 30, Executive Protection, and Wicklander‑Zulawski, I bring a balanced blend of field expertise, regulatory understanding, and strategic leadership to every environment I support.

Experience

1. Regional Loss Prevention Manager

   Amazon

   May 2020 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   Senior security, risk, and loss prevention leader overseeing enterprise‑level protection, safety, and incident management programs across 54 high‑volume retail and distribution sites generating $6B+ in annual revenue. Directed multi‑site physical security, shrink reduction, workplace violence prevention, and crisis response programs while leading LP managers and third‑party security personnel. Strengthened compliance, inventory accuracy, and operational resilience through data analytics, cycle‑count governance, and cross‑functional partnerships with Operations, HR, Safety, and IT.

Education

• Western Illinois University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Criminal Justice