Annual Audit Coordinator

Located in Emeryville, CA, Scientific Certification Systems is a global leader in third-party environmental, sustainability and food quality certification, auditing, testing and standards development. We are positioned for growth and are looking for a positive, energetic and organized individual who is excited about being a part of our team and looking for an opportunity to help us promote sustainability.

Position Overview: 

The Chain of Custody Services Program is accredited by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) FSC chain-of-custody provides a system for tracking certified wood from the forest, through each stage of production and distribution, to the point of sale. Chain of Custody enables responsible procurement by providing a system for companies to trade in products deriving from well-managed forests.  Our CoC team manages a portfolio of more than 2500 clients around the world.
 
We seek a highly organized professional to join our chain-of-custody (CoC) certification services team as an Annual Audit Coordinator. This is a full-time hands-on position working closely with a dedicated team of certification professionals.   You will need to be a strong communicator (written and oral) both within the team and with our clients around the world.
 
Responsibilities:

• Manage a consistent work flow of scheduling, written notifications, and record-keeping; Communicate professionally with clients about the certification process and FSC requirements;
• Maintain well-organized filing systems (both paper and electronic) and databases;
• Perform quality control activities to assure database accuracy and consistency;
• Participate in planning and implementation of programmatic initiatives especially in regards to record-keeping and compliance with SCS quality management systems and the rules of the FSC.

Qualifications: 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree (top tier school preferred);
• High computer competency with proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel and basic database management;
• Complete fluency in English with high level of proficiency in written & verbal communications;
• Superlative organizational skills, ability to prioritize numerous tasks effectively;
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to proof your own work;
• Ability to work well independently or in team-oriented situations;
• Must be willing to work normal hours, 5 days per week at our Emeryville office.

Additional Preferred Skills:

• Written and spoken fluency in Spanish;
• Experience with ISO standards, supply chains and/or the certified products industry;
• Demonstrated commitment to environmental sustainability, forest conservation, and the missions of Scientific Certification Systems and the Forest Stewardship Council;
• Previous pricing/cost analysis experience.

SCS recently earned B Corporation Certification. Being a B Corp allows SCS to be publicly recognized for our efforts to incorporate environmental, social and employee benefits into our mission. SCS currently provides services under 16 internationally recognized accreditations.  In addition, SCS was named in both 2010 and 2011 as one of Inc. Magazine's 5000 fastest growing companies in the US.  

To Apply: 

Please provide resume and cover letter, including salary requirements and a description of how your experiences fit the needs and mission of our company. Click here to apply.