Regional Brand Protection Manager - Greater China

Your Tasks

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 Greater China 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 mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan

• 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 Criminology, 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 Mandarin Chinese, spoken and written; Cantonese and German a plus

• Ability to prioritize and structure work effectively

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Analytical, data-led and solution-oriented thinking

• Digital fluency, and experience with AI tools and approaches

• Motivated, constructive, and flexible working attitude

• Growth mindset and willingness to continuously improve processes, tools, etc.