The ideal Auditor will be located Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. Must be able to speak English and Dutch. Must be willing to travel to the Netherlands for audits. OverviewThe Forest Products Chain of Custody Auditor’s primary service is to conduct Chain of Custody audits for a network of clients. This is a contract position located in the United States.Relevant Chain of Custody Services/Schemes<ul> <li>Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)</li> <li>Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC)</li> <li>Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI)</li> <li>Other Chain of Custody Program services, as applicable</li></ul>Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAuditing<ul> <li>Conduct robust and detailed Chain of Custody audits</li> <li>Perform audits in industrial and urban settings, at companies such as sawmills, door manufacturers, veneer manufacturers, paper distributors, printers, etc.</li> <li>Generate high-quality audit reports, ensuring accurate, detailed, and consistent descriptions of evidence and findings</li> <li>Independently, or with teams, assess management practices of organizations related to applicable certification standards</li> <li>Be proficient in program and certification requirements, ensuring a pragmatic approach to a wide range of auditing circumstances while maintaining the integrity of the certification scheme (e.g. FSC, PEFC, SFI, etc.)</li></ul>Communications<ul> <li>Communicate Chain of Custody requirements to clients clearly, effectively, and concisely</li> <li>Communicate regularly with clients ensuring that Corrective Action Requests are closed within appropriate deadlines</li> <li>Communicate promptly with SCS staff on the scheduling of audits and revisions to draft reports, if needed</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications<ul> <li>Associate's or Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of professional experience in the forest products sector.</li> <li>OR high school certificate and four (4) years of professional experience in the forest products sector.</li> <li>ISO training certification or willingness to complete the ISO training offered by SCS</li> <li>Fluency in English and Dutch with work experience that involves professional and technical written communication in English and Dutch</li> <li>Strong organization and prioritization skills with exceptional attention to detail</li> <li>Strong customer service and teamwork orientation</li> <li>Initiative, good judgment, ability to work independently, responsive, and adaptive personality</li> <li>Applied experience in auditing and/or quality assurance</li> <li>Proficient with business software including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Information Communication Technology tools (Zoom, Skype, Microsoft Teams, etc.)</li> <li>Ability to travel domestically or on-site audits to the Netherlands</li></ul>Additional Preferred Qualifications<ul> <li>Currently qualified as an FSC, PEFC, and/or SFI Lead Auditor</li></ul>Physical RequirementsThis is a home office-based job and requires travel for on-site audits with our clients 75% of the time. Must be able to physically travel to audit sites, and a driver's license is required. Primarily computer-based work, and must be able to speak and listen in person and on the phone.Work EnvironmentHome office and on-site client visits. Site visits may include assessing manufacturers, distributors, storage facilities, and ports. Appropriate work attire and safety gear are expected (e.g., closed-toed shoes, field PPE, etc.).

Since 1984, SCS has been a pioneer and leader in the field of sustainability standards and third-party certification, working across the economy in the natural resources, built environment, food and agriculture, consumer products and climate sectors. Partnering with companies, government agencies, NGOs, and stakeholders, we are striving to advance sustainable development goals through independent assessment, the application of sound science, and innovative solutions. Through these services, we are enabling decision-makers and purchasers to make informed decisions, giving innovators a competitive edge, and helping to drive the development of leadership standards to create a framework for continuous improvement.

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