Do you have a passion for forestry and sustainability? Do you want to make an impact by ensuring businesses meet responsible standards and address environmental challenges? If so, you might be the right match for our role as Forestry Supply Chain Specialist based in Norway.

What you can expect:

As a Forestry Supply Chain Specialist, you will assess and verify the sustainability and legality of practices related to forestry, biomass, and supply chains of our clients in Norway and Sweden. You will play a central role in managing part of our client portfolio and ensuring that our services meet the highest quality standards.

You will join a professional and international team, gain insights into forestry and sustainability certification, and develop your expertise in standards such as FSC, PEFC, and SBP, as well as Preferred by Nature’s own certification.

Working with us is never routine so the first year you can expect the following areas to be central to your work.

• Support our clients in Norway and Sweden by managing certification audits, including planning, audit preparation, conducting audits, reporting, and client communication.
• Act as Lead Auditor for FSC, PEFC, SBP and Preferred by Nature certification schemes, ensuring reports are delivered with quality and timeliness.
• Strengthen client relationships by providing excellent customer service, technical guidance on certification standards, processes, and trademark use.
• Ensure audit efficiency through proper planning, Salesforce data management, and adherence to accreditation and certification protocols.
• Contribute to market development by representing Preferred by Nature at events, supporting new client opportunities, and upholding our reputation as a trusted market leader in Scandinavia.

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-the-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 (Forest Stewardship Council), SBP (The Sustainable Biomass Program) and PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) Standards and give you the skills needed to audit these schemes in accordance with our high-quality standards.
• Enhance auditing skills through learning, observation, and assisting with logistics planning under the guidance of experienced auditors in Sweden and Denmark.
• Conduct supervised audits, prepare and submit audit reports for review, and manage small tasks within the audit portfolio.

Within six months, you will:

• Transition from an observer role to a more independent auditor by leading smaller-scale audits under supervision, refining technical skills, and ensuring accurate and high-quality reporting.
• Take ownership of a subset of audit tasks, managing them independently while supporting other team members in logistics, client communication, and data management.
• Develop expertise in certification standards and customer service, preparing to manage client portfolios as a task manager.

Within one year, you will:

• Operate independently as a lead auditor, handling a full portfolio of clients and managing the complete certification process from start to finish. Demonstrate mastery in auditing standards, client communication, and technical reporting.
• Assume the role of a task manager for assigned audits, ensuring high standards of quality control, consistency, and adherence to Preferred by Nature’s guidelines.
• Expand your responsibilities to include regional support and training of junior auditors, contributing to the team’s overall expertise and efficiency.

Important that you:

• Have a college or university degree and 2 years of professional experience in the forest products sectors (timber, printing, paper industry, forestry) and related industries, as well as in environmental management)

OR

• High school certificate and 4 years of professional experience in the forest products sector
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English
• Comfortable travelling nationwide (and internationally) as part of your job
• Have a high level of integrity and business ethics to strike a balance between serving clients and, at the same time, not compromising your role as an auditor
• Experienced with auditing and/or familiarity with FM, FSC/PEFC CoC, SBP
• Experience using digital tools in your work (word processing, spreadsheet and presentations)
• Native-level Norwegian
• Network within relevant industry and Service-minded
• Potential to be able to sell and help with building networks and marketing
  

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
• 21 days of vacation leave per year

How to apply:

If you feel you meet the requirements of the role, please submit your CV and cover letter (in English), including salary expectations by 23^rd October 2025 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.