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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. 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