Global Offline Brand Protection Manager

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What will you do?

A day in the life of a Global Offline Brand Protection Manager at VF looks a little like this.

The Global Offline Brand Protection Manager will support the execution of VF’s Global Brand Enforcement Team by managing external vendors, and a global network of investigators, and by planning, coordinating, and overseeing raids, seizures, and other physical enforcement actions against manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of counterfeit goods. The Global Offline Brand Protection Manager will work closely with law enforcement, customs authorities, and internal and external partners across jurisdictions, and serve as an integral member of the Team’s success by directing the execution of enforcement actions in multiple jurisdictions.

Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.

• Support the implementation of VF’s global offline brand enforcement program by coordinating enforcement activities, monitoring program performance, and assisting with the execution of annual enforcement priorities and initiatives.
• Lead large-scale investigative efforts involving test purchases, surveillance, intelligence gathering, and evidence development to support enforcement actions, civil proceedings, and criminal referrals across multiple jurisdictions.
• Coordinate with investigators, enforcement vendors, and internal stakeholders to support consistent execution of enforcement activities and adherence to established operational standards and protocols across global markets.
• Plan and oversee physical enforcement operations, including multi-jurisdictional raids, seizures, border actions, and coordinated investigations involving law enforcement, customs authorities, prosecutors, and external partners across multiple countries.
• Provide investigative leadership and subject matter expertise for significant fraud matters, asset recovery efforts, and sensitive investigations with potential financial, legal, or reputational impact to VF.
• Support cross-functional coordination among Legal, Product, Supply Chain, DT, Security, and regional teams to ensure timely execution of enforcement actions and resolution of complex brand protection matters.
• Develop and deliver offline brand protection training to employees, law enforcement, customs officials, and other external stakeholders to educate on counterfeiting and its impact on the brands and brands’ customers.
• Manage relationships with external investigators, enforcement vendors, and service providers to support operational effectiveness and successful execution of enforcement processes, and intellectual property protection.
• Coordinate with customs agencies and border authorities to support seizures, detentions, investigations, and product authentication activities involving VF brands.
• Serve as VF’s operational representative with industry coalitions, government agencies, law enforcement organizations, and investigative partners, advancing enforcement efforts and strengthening external partnerships critical to brand protection outcomes.

What do you need to succeed?

We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 5+ years of experience and professional achievements working in a law firm, law department, or corporate investigations department. 

The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

·         Significant experience leading physical/offline anti-counterfeiting enforcement and managing engagement with law enforcement and customs authorities

·         General knowledge of Intellectual Property Rights and Trademark Law required

·         Demonstrated experience planning and executing raids and seizures and coordinating with law enforcement, customs, and prosecutors across multiple jurisdictions

·         Experience building and managing a network of external investigators, vendors, and counsel globally, including budget and vendor-management responsibility

·         Working knowledge of customs recordation and border-enforcement processes (e.g., U.S. CBP) domestically and internationally

·         Strong project management cross-functional influence, and program-management skills on a global scale

·         Demonstrated research, critical thinking and analytical skills; ability to apply investigative research skills to analyze information and build cases

·         Ability to assess legal risk and escalate appropriately

There are also a few skills that are not required but preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Now WE have a question for YOU.

Are you in?

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Hiring Range:

$120,000.00 USD - $150,000.00 USD annually

Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Benefits at VF Corporation: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com  and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.

At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at [email protected]. VF will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals to the extent required by applicable law.

Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.