Tim Murfin

Tim Murfin

Vice President - Asset Protection & Safety

Southeastern Grocers, LLC


Tim Murfin serves as Vice President of Asset Protection and Safety for Southeastern Grocers, LLC (SEG), the parent company of Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie, where he leads a multi-disciplinary team overseeing asset protection, safety, food safety, business continuity, inventory and POS analytics, recovery services and e-commerce fraud prevention.
With more than 25 years of progressive experience in the retail industry, Tim has built a career grounded in operational excellence and risk mitigation across both grocery and big-box formats. Prior to joining SEG, he held various leadership roles in asset protection and store operations at Target. His collaborative approach and strategic mindset continue to position him as a trusted leader in the retail operations, loss prevention and safety space. 
Throughout his 11-year tenure at SEG, Tim has been instrumental in advancing a best-in-class asset protection program focused on safeguarding the company’s people, profits, brands and reputation. Tim also proudly serves on the board of the SEG Gives Foundation, the grocer’s charitable arm dedicated to supporting vital community initiatives, including hunger relief and disaster recovery.

Speaking in:

Tuesday Jun 24

10:00am - 10:45am

Texas D

Eating the Elephant: Tackling Total Retail Loss One Bite at a Time

This session will delve into the comprehensive concept of Total Retail Loss and how retailers can approach it effectively. By breaking down the multifaceted challenges into manageable segments—just like eating an elephant one bite at a time—attendees will learn strategies to address each aspect of loss. Industry experts will share insights on integrating various loss prevention techniques, leveraging data analytics, and fostering a culture of proactive problem-solving. Participants will leave with actionable steps and a holistic understanding of how to minimize shrinkage, enhance profitability, and create a robust loss prevention framework for their organizations.