Internship Brand Protection Analyst (EMEA)

Do you want to work for some of the worlds leading audio brands Become a part of the HARMAN team and get to work for JBL and Harman/Kardon.

By joining HARMAN youll dive headfirst into the exciting world of headphones portable speakers party boxes and other audio technologies and contribute to the success of Harman Lifestyle EMEA business. The consumer audio industry is fast paced fun and dynamic and were looking for someone who is proactive loves to work with a lot of different stakeholders from all over Europe and has creative ideas.

You will join our team based in Amsterdam The Netherlands in the position of:

Internship - Brand Protection Analyst (EMEA)

A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle:

Were a global multi-disciplinary team thats putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

• Contribute your talents to high-end esteemed brands like JBL Harman Kardon Mark Levinson and Revel.
• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development.
• Create pitch-perfect cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience.

About the Role:

Are you curious about how companies protect their brand manage risks and ensure compliant distribution

As an Brand Protection Analyst intern you will support initiatives focused on strengthening operational security and brand protection across the region. Youll work on monitoring distribution channels identifying risks such as parallel imports or counterfeit products and helping improve visibility and control across the business.

As an intern youll not just observe how youll contribute to real activities work with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g. Sales and Legal) and develop practical experience in investigations risk identification and process improvement.

What You Will Do:

• Support the execution of test purchases across EMEA and analyse results
• Identify and track suspicious or non-compliant sales channels
• Assist in investigations into parallel imports and counterfeit products
• Identify risks and recurring issues in distribution channels
• Collaborate with stakeholders (e.g. Sales Legal) to support follow-up actions
• Support documentation and improvement of security-related processes
• Help standardize tracking and reporting activities
• Identify opportunities to automate monitoring and reporting tasks
• Support simple automation or reporting improvements

What You Need to be Successful:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters degree in Business Administration Economics Supply Chain or a related field at a university in the Netherlands
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Interest in compliance brand protection or operational security
• Curiosity and an investigative mindset to identify risks and irregularities
• Structured and organized way of working
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders across functions
• Comfortable working with Excel and data/reporting tools
• Ability to take initiative and contribute to improving processes

What We Offer:

This 6month internship starting in September 2026 offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced global environment. With mentorship and support youll contribute to real initiatives in operational security brand protection and distribution control across EMEA.

Youll gain practical experience in monitoring and analysing distribution channels supporting investigations and improving processes building a strong foundation for a career in operations compliance or risk management.

Join HARMAN and discover a world of endless possibilities!

Pay Transparency:
The anticipated internship allowance for this role is EUR 550- gross per month.
Please do not include current or past pay information in your application. We do not request pay history as part of our recruitment process.

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