Forestry Chain of Custody Auditor

Forestry Chain of Custody Auditor Location: Eastern U.S., preferably the Eastern Seaboard area. We seek a passionate professional to combine technical expertise, client engagement, and project management to support responsible supply chains across the United States. What you can expect As a Forestry Chain of Custody Auditor, you will support the delivery of forestry supply chain certification services for FSC, PEFC, and SFI. You will manage a portfolio of certified clients, ensure audits are conducted timely, and maintain the highest standards of quality and customer service. Manage a portfolio of certified clients across the United States, ensuring audits are scheduled, conducted, and completed in a timely manner. Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing technical support and guidance regarding certification requirements. Conduct Chain of Custody audits on-site in accordance with FSC, PEFC, and SFI standards. Coordinate certification activities including project planning, budgeting, scheduling, logistics, auditor assignments, and report review. Ensure certification activities comply with Preferred by Nature quality standards, accreditation requirements, and reporting metrics. Collaborate with colleagues to identify opportunities to strengthen client relationships and expand certification services. Continue developing expertise in forestry supply chain certification programmes and contribute to service growth initiatives. Attend relevant meetings conducted by the CoC USC team, PBN Management, and any other applicable meetings. Carry out other relevant tasks assigned to support Preferred by Nature’s mission and organizational objectives. Your first year with us Within three months, you will: Complete onboarding and familiarize yourself with Preferred by Nature's mission and role. Receive on‑job training to transition smoothly into your role as an auditor and task manager. If you don’t have certification experience, we will provide the necessary training related to FSC, SFI, and PEFC standards and give you the skills needed to audit these schemes. Participate in supervised audits as an observer or audit team member and/or Audit Team Leader, assisting with logistics, planning, and report preparation. Develop working relationships within the North America Supply Chain team and begin supporting client enquiries. Start managing your assigned client portfolio: coordinate certification activities, including scheduling, auditor assignments, and project timelines. Within six months, you will: Conduct Chain of Custody audits as Lead Auditor and Audit Team Member, with increasing independence while strengthening technical expertise and reporting capabilities and ensuring quality and compliance standards are met. Continue managing your client portfolio. Support clients in understanding certification requirements and provide day‑to‑day technical assistance. Within one year, you will: Independently manage a portfolio of certification clients and oversee certification activities from planning through completion. Conduct Chain of Custody audits as Lead Auditor and Audit Team Member, ensuring quality and compliance standards are met. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, service development, and knowledge sharing within the team. Requirements Have post‑secondary education plus at least two years of professional experience in forestry, forest products, sustainability certification, or a related sector; OR secondary education with four years of relevant professional experience; Have knowledge of FSC, PEFC, SFI or other sustainability certification schemes; Have previous auditing experience (preferred but not required); Possess strong project management, organizational, and documentation skills; Demonstrate excellent customer service orientation and stakeholder engagement skills; Are able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and independently; Are comfortable travelling up to 40% within the United States; Have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; Are adaptable, collaborative and motivated to contribute to sustainability initiatives; Are comfortable working with digital tools, databases, and reporting systems. Benefits Global work culture High degree of flexibility – remote work, work from home. An in‑depth onboarding and professional training that prepares you with the right skills and knowledge to thrive in this role. Excellent opportunities for growth and professional development A friendly, international team of colleagues, with a pleasant work environment 24 days of vacation leave per year Preferred by Nature wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background. #J-18808-Ljbffr Preferredbynature