Forest Supply Chain Specialist

Forest Supply Chain Specialist Do you have a background in forestry or environmental management and a passion for sustainability standards? Are you looking to grow your auditing career within a global organisation that works to protect the world’s forests and supply chains? If so, you could be exactly who we’re looking for. What you can expect: Preferred by Nature is looking for a Supply Chain Specialist to join our forestry certification team in China. You will conduct FSC and PEFC certification audits and assessments for clients across Greater China, Japan, and Korea, managing your own portfolio of clients from scheduling through to report finalisation. Working within a close-knit regional team, you will play an important role in maintaining the quality and growth of our certification services, while building the technical expertise to support FSC Forest Management audits over time. Working with us is never routine, so in your first year you can expect the following areas to be central to your work. Conduct FSC and PEFC Chain of Custody and Forest Management certification audits for clients across China, Japan, and Korea, including on-site visits and desk audits. Manage a portfolio of client engagements, including audit scheduling, budgeting, report writing, and client communication. Work towards and complete registration as a CCAA-certified auditor under Chinese regulatory requirements. Ensure quality, accuracy, and timeliness across all certification tasks and administrative processes. Provide client support on certification standards, FSC and PEFC requirements, and logo and trademark use. Support cross-regional audit engagements in East Asia as part of the broader PbN forestry team. Your first year with us: Within three months, you will: Complete onboarding and gain a solid understanding of PbN’s certification services, internal systems, and the East Asia client portfolio. Begin supporting audits under supervision and actively work towards CCAA auditor registration. Build effective working relationships with the China team and key client contacts. Within six months, you will: Conduct independent FSC and PEFC CoC audits and begin managing your own client portfolio. Complete CCAA auditor registration and begin contributing to billable audit engagements at full capacity. Take on task management responsibilities for assigned clients, covering scheduling, reporting, and client follow-up. Within twelve months, you will: Independently manage a consistent portfolio of FSC and PEFC CoC certification clients with strong quality and client satisfaction. Begin developing the technical knowledge and audit experience needed to support FSC Forest Management audits in the future. Contribute actively to cross-regional audit support and internal team initiatives. Important that you: Hold a university degree in forestry, biology, geography, environmental management, or a related field, or hold a vocational qualification from the timber processing or trading industry. Bring approximately 2 to 3 years of experience in the forest product sector (timber, printing, paper, or forestry) or related environmental management fields. Are proficient in Chinese and English, both written and spoken. Are comfortable travelling nationally and internationally as a regular part of your work. Are able to work independently, make sound decisions in the field, and manage your own workload with a high degree of integrity. Are aligned with Preferred by Nature’s mission and motivated by the opportunity to contribute to it. Would also be great, but not necessary, if you: Are already registered as a CFCC auditor under CCAA or are eligible to register. Have experience with FSC or PEFC CoC, FM, or RA SAS standards. Have knowledge of Japanese or Korean, in addition to Chinese and English. Have a background in FSC Forest Management auditing or are interested in developing this expertise. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! What Sets Us Apart: 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 Potential future international travel opportunities A friendly, international team of colleagues, with a pleasant work environment Start with 20 days of vacation leave per year Preferred by Nature Preferred by Nature is a non-profit, mission driven organisation that works for sustainable land management and climate-friendly solutions. With 300+ employees and a network of local experts, we develop practical solutions to drive positive impacts in production landscapes and supply chains in 100+ countries. We focus on forest and climate impact commodities and related sectors. How to apply: If you feel you meet the requirements of the role, please submit your application, including salary expectations, via the application form below. Application pre-screening will be conducted during the application period. Preferred by Nature wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background. Department Sustainability Certification (SCE) Role FOR - Forestry Locations China Remote status Hybrid About Preferred by Nature Preferred by Nature is a non-profit organisation that works for sustainable land use and climate-friendly solutions. With 300+ staff around the world, our projects build capacity, raise awareness, conserve nature and streamline sustainability through innovation. Founded in 1994 Co-workers 350+