Brand Protection Investigator (27717410) - reed.co.uk

The Essential Functions Include:
1. Represent client’s core values of integrity, vigilance and excellence.
2. Collect market intelligence by means such as market surveys, trade show attendance, and engagement with company, dealer and authorized sales channel personnel.
3. Evaluate leads as assigned, performing due diligence and fact gathering, leading to the development of a GBP Fact Sheet.
4. Conduct proactive and reactive investigations of counterfeit selling/manufacturing of parts in for the assigned market:
a. Assist a network of investigators to address counterfeit activities.
b. Help coordinate 3rd party covert investigations and resulting raids.
c. Assist local enforcement agencies and investigators as a subject matter expert.
d. Single point of contact; manage case files with investigators and region.
e. Create Fact Sheet and Anaqua request to be submitted to GBP.
5. Conduct proactive and reactive investigations of supplier unauthorized sales of parts in the assigned market:
a. Purchase parts; conduct analysis with PD/engineering; develop Fact Sheet for GBP.
b. Conduct Pre-Meetings with appropriate regional personnel (STA, Production and Service purchasing, PD, and OGC as necessary).
c. Issue Cease and Desist letters/written supplier notifications.
d. Review and supervise Supplier sales disclosures.
e. Conduct supplier meetings; participate in supplier negotiations for settlement and financial recovery.
f. Draft Settlement Agreements between Supplier and Client.
6. Conduct proactive and reactive investigations of diverted and parallel parts in the assigned market:
a. Investigate diverted parts to the market.
b. Monitor Company and partner internal scrap processes.
c. Supplier site visits to assess scrap processes and internal controls.
7. Conduct dealer surveys to determine dealer purchase practices in assigned market:
a. Conduct dealer parts sourcing reviews / loyalty assessment.
b. Investigate original source & distribution channels.
c. Support field operations / warranty operations in part sales verification.
8. Maintain database for all investigations. Create reports for internal meetings and high level case recap for GBP and regional management.
9. Support regional Compliance Specialist as needed.
10. Build brand and trademark awareness within region and dealer network.
a. Support marketing initiatives to promote genuine, original equipment parts with consumers and dealer network.
11. Assist with development of special projects as necessary.
12. All other duties, as assigned.

MINIMUM HIRING STANDARDS:
Additional qualifications may be specified and receive preference, depending upon the nature of the position.
• Must have a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Must be willing to participate in the Company’s pre-employment screening process, including drug screen and background investigation.
• Must meet the country’s age requirements.
• Must have a reliable means of communication (i.e., email, cell phone).
• Must have a reliable means of transportation (public or private).
• Must have the legal right to work in China.
• Must have the ability to speak, read, and write English.