{"id":8035,"date":"2011-02-06T06:53:18","date_gmt":"2011-02-06T05:53:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/?p=8035"},"modified":"2014-01-23T20:49:52","modified_gmt":"2014-01-23T19:49:52","slug":"diageo-guinness-nigeria-brand-assurance-manager","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/diageo-guinness-nigeria-brand-assurance-manager.html","title":{"rendered":"Diageo (Guinness) Nigeria: Brand Assurance Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"
EXTERNAL JOB TITLE: Brand Assurance Manager CONTEXT\/SCOPE:<\/strong> Brand Assurance Manager will have responsibility to run the total Anti-Counterfeit (AC) programme and deliver what has been agreed.<\/p>\n PURPOSE OF ROLE:<\/strong> DIMENSIONS: MARKET COMPLEXITY<\/strong> KEY RELATIONSHIPS<\/strong> TOP 3-5 ACCOUNTABILITIES:<\/strong> QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:<\/strong> Barriers to Success in Role:<\/strong> FLEXIBLE WORKING OPTIONS:<\/strong>
\nAUTO REQ ID: 25632BR
\nFUNCTION: Various
\nTYPE OF JOB: Full Time
\nCOUNTRY: Nigeria
\nJob Title: Brand Assurance Manager
\nLEVEL: L4
\nREPORTS TO: GM Spirits<\/p>\n
\nIt is recognized that there is an increasing threat posed by counterfeit activity (and illicit alcohol) to the growth ambitions of our brands in Africa, and urgent action is required. The focus of the role will be to ensure that we understand the issue and mitigate it.<\/p>\n
\nThe role of AC unit is to protect both our consumers and brands by identifying those involved in the production, movement and sale of counterfeit Diageo products, both beer and spirits, and in bringing such operations to an end with the closure of production sites\/ arrest of illegal operators.<\/p>\n
\nFINANCIAL<\/strong>
\nThe Brand Assurance Manager oversees an operation that must secure the integrity of millions of Sterling worth of stock and protect\/recover GN assets and fiscal property against the risk of fraud, faking and misappropriation.<\/p>\n
\nKey task is to assess, investigate and reduce counterfeiting incidence. Illicit and counterfeit trade participants are engaged in a multi-million sterling industry, which is by its very nature complex, secret and highly profitable. There are many challenges in the identification of those involved in the manufacture, shipping, distribution, sale etc. of unauthorised products, determining proof of involvement with suitable evidence, and ensuring effective legal action is taken.
\nThe unauthorised trade in well-known brands is a cause of increasing concern for manufacturers (e.g. pharmaceutical, sportswear, and automotive parts).This presents a challenge in securing focus from the relevant authorities. Industry allegiances are therefore necessary.<\/p>\n
\nClose contact with the Head of Security and Corporate Relations Director.
\nClose interface with heads of departments in Guinness Nigeria especially in Quality.
\nClose contact with the Security, Finance, Sales, Procurement, Corporate Relations and the Customer Services Teams.
\nClose contact with local Enforcement authorities, Brand Protection, Standards and other government agencies.
\nAC Heads of other international and large local companies within the country.
\nClose contact with senior Management of AC units cross-border.<\/p>\n
\nEngage the AC\u2019s leadership team and take responsibility for delivery of market AC mitigation plan
\nConduct\/manage investigations into suspected counterfeiting incidences and liaise with relevant law enforcement agencies where appropriate
\nIdentify suitable operational opportunities for further financial investigation including civil action procedures and exploitation of Intellectual Property laws.
\nManage and direct intelligence programmes and investigations ensuring that targets are rigorously profiled and subsequent intelligence is exploitable within the appropriate local legal framework<\/p>\n
\nBe a mature individual, with a minimum of 5 years experience in security or anti-counterfeiting management.
\nMust have at least a 1st degree. A law enforcement background is desirable.
\nAn in-depth understanding of the issues surrounding counterfeiting
\nPossess good communication skills in English, which he is able to exercise at all levels.
\nPossess commercial & analytical skills.
\nUnderstands the nature of Human Intelligence gathering techniques.
\nAbility to deal credibly, and professionally, with Diageo Managers, government officials, lawyers and outside investigators.<\/p>\n
\nInability to plan strategically.
\nLoss of personal integrity
\nInability to properly identify risks, and plan mitigation steps.
\nAbsence of networking and external engagement capability.<\/p>\n
\nFully mobile and available on a 24-hour basis to respond to crisis situations.<\/p>\n