Forestry Supply Chain Specialist, United States

Preferred by Nature • Richmond, VT

38d • Remote

About The Position

This position supports forestry certification services across the United States, focusing on helping clients meet sustainability requirements and ensuring certification activities are delivered efficiently, consistently, and in accordance with Preferred by Nature standards and accreditation requirements. The role is part of an international, mission-driven organization dedicated to promoting responsible business practices. The specialist will manage a portfolio of certified clients, ensuring audits are scheduled and completed, serve as the primary point of contact for clients, conduct Chain of Custody audits, coordinate certification activities, and ensure compliance with quality standards. The role also involves collaborating with colleagues to strengthen client relationships and expand services, developing expertise in certification programs, and attending relevant meetings.

Requirements

• 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.
• Knowledge of FSC, PEFC, SFI or other sustainability certification schemes.
• Possess strong project management, organizational, and documentation skills
• Demonstrate excellent customer service orientation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and independently.
• Comfortable travelling up to 40% within the United States.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Adaptable, collaborative and motivated to contribute to sustainability initiatives.
• Comfortable working with digital tools, databases and reporting systems.

Nice To Haves

• Previous auditing experience

Responsibilities

• 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. Ensure familiarity with and remain up to date on all materials and information presented during these meetings.
• Carry out other relevant tasks assigned to support Preferred by Nature’s mission and organizational objectives.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree