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 for clients across Greater China, Japan, and Korea as a qualified and approved auditor, contributing to billable work from day one. Working within a close-knit regional team, you will manage your own portfolio of clients and play an important role in maintaining the quality, efficiency, and growth of our certification services across East Asia.
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 certification audits for clients across China, Japan, and Korea as a qualified and approved auditor.
Manage a portfolio of client engagements, including audit scheduling, budgeting, report writing, and client communication.
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.
Contribute to certification database management and operational administration in line with PBN protocols.
Your first year with us:
Within three months, you will:
Complete onboarding and develop a thorough understanding of PBN’s certification services, internal systems, and the East Asia client portfolio.
Begin independently conducting FSC and PEFC CoC audits and contributing to billable engagements within your existing qualification scope.
Build effective working relationships with the China team and key client contacts.
Within six months, you will:
Manage your own client portfolio independently, covering the full audit cycle from planning and on-site visits through to report finalization and client follow-up.
Consistently meet audit quality standards and submission timeframes with minimal supervision.
Take on task management responsibilities for assigned clients, covering scheduling, reporting, and client correspondence.
Within twelve months, you will:
Independently manage a consistent portfolio of FSC and PEFC CoC clients with strong quality and client satisfaction.
Contribute actively to cross-regional audit support and internal team development.
Expand your technical expertise across additional standards or audit categories relevant to the East Asia portfolio.
Important that you:
Are already obtained at least one of PV 01/PV 03/PV05/PV08 product certifications.
Education in food sciences.
Registered as a CFCC/ FSC auditor under CCAA is a must.
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, manage your own workload, and maintain a high standard of quality and professional 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:
Have experience conducting FSC Forest Management audits in addition to CoC.
Have knowledge of PEFC, SBP, or other supply chain and sustainability certification schemes.
Have knowledge of Japanese or Korean, in addition to Chinese and English.
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
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.
Skills Required
- Background in forestry or environmental management
- Qualified and approved auditor for FSC and PEFC Chain of Custody (able to conduct CoC audits)
- Registered as a CFCC/FSC auditor under CCAA
- Possession of at least one PV product certification (PV01, PV03, PV05, or PV08)
- Education in food sciences
- Proficiency in Chinese and English, written and spoken
- Comfortable with regular national and international travel
- Ability to work independently, manage own workload, and maintain professional quality and integrity
- Alignment with Preferred by Nature's mission
- Experience conducting FSC Forest Management audits (in addition to CoC)
- Knowledge of PEFC, SBP, or other supply chain and sustainability certification schemes
- Knowledge of Japanese or Korean (in addition to Chinese and English)
What We Do
Preferred by Nature is an international non-profit organisation supporting better land management and business practices that benefit people, nature and climate. Its work combines sustainability certification services, projects, awareness-raising and capacity building, with a focus on forestry, agriculture and travel-related supply chains. Operating across six continents with nearly 400 staff and consultants, it conducts more than 5,000 audits annually for organizations worldwide.
