Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to enhance your career in a fast-paced environment?
we are seeking an experienced regional brand protection manager in latin america to join our global brand protection unit. You will be part of a diverse and capable team responsible for the management of our anti-counterfeiting program in this important region. In doing so you will:
lead a team of external consultants to drive our investigation and enforcement program across the region
conduct market surveys as required to monitor counterfeit prevalence in wholesale markets and retail chains
engage with regional and local e-commerce and social media platforms to remove ip infringing content and develop o2o cases against high value targets (under guidance of the global online investigation & data intelligence manager)
liaise closely with internal departments, e.g., sales, e-commerce, quality and consumer interaction teams to raise awareness and maintain internal visibility of the counterfeit issue
become familiar with our supply chain footprint across the region and attain detailed knowledge of production, supply and distribution flows
develop product authentication expertise
collaborate with fellow bpu team members on joint projects, including improving internal systems and processes, and mapping global counterfeit trade routes
maintain accurate and up-to-date records in our origo case management system
engage with and train regional law enforcement agencies (lea) including police and customs at appropriate forums across the region
stay up to date on regional changes in ip law and regulations to ensure relevant enforcement and deterrence measures are pursued
manage administrative tasks as required
your profile:
background in brand protection, ip enforcement, security and/or criminal
investigations, or a managerial background at beiersdorf, with a strong
international footprint, and at least 5-7 years of professional experience
bachelor’s degree in legal studies, or related field
strong network with regional lea, regulators and industry associations
excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
excellent written and verbal communication skills
fluent in english and spanish, spoken and written; portuguese and german a plus