Auditor, Sustainable Seafood Chain of Custody

SCS Global Services seeks a Sustainable Seafood Chain of Custody Auditor for a contract position primarily based from home, requiring travel to client sites 75% of the time. Responsibilities include conducting audits, preparing reports, and maintaining client relationships. Candidates should have a relevant degree or equivalent experience, strong organizational skills, and fluency in English. Preferred qualifications include additional language skills and previous audit experience.
Overview

The Sustainable Seafood Chain of Custody Auditor is a contract position, working independently or in teams. The auditor travels to client offices, processing plants, and consumer-facing organizations to assess practices and systems relative to the MSC, ASC, and RFM certification standards. Assessments involve document review, employee and contractor interviews, and on-site evaluation of field activities. Detailed assessment reports must be written and submitted on time. SCS provides ongoing training.

This contractor must be based in the Mid-West: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin

Relevant Services/Schemes
• Marine Stewardship Council Chain of Custody (MSC)
• Aquaculture Stewardship Council Chain of Custody (ASC)
• Responsible Fisheries Management Chain of Custody (RFM)

Roles and Responsibilities
• Audit Coordination
• Schedule and confirm audit date with client
• Prepare and send client audit plan according to protocols
• Book travel, hotel, and transportation according to company policy, and submit expense reports
• Audit services
• Adhere to all quality and code of conduct standards
• Conduct audits using applicable checklists, forms, and tools
• Maintain positive client relationships and respond to all client inquiries and concerns
• Submit complete and accurate audit reports within established timelines
• Ensure thorough client records are maintained
• Attend trainings to maintain qualification to conduct audits; maintain training records
• Maintain up to date knowledge of applicable regulations and standards

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in environmental or biological science, marine biology, business, economics, or technical program with two years of work experience in any of the following: seafood or fisheries industry, food industry, supply chain management, science, traceability, policy development OR
• Master’s degree or equivalent in business, economics, environmental or biological science, or technical program OR
• 2+ years of work experience applicable to the description above
• Complete fluency in English with professional work experience that involves verbal and written communication
• Strong organization, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills
• Proficient with business software including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Strong attention to detail, customer service, and teamwork orientation
• Ability to take the initiative, good judgment, and ability to work independently under pressure in a changing environment
• Ability to work in the US and abroad as needed
• ISO training certification or willingness to complete the ISO training offered by SCS

Additional Preferred Qualifications
• Language skills in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, French, or Japanese
• Previous audit experience

Physical Requirements

This is a home office-based job and requires travel for on-site audits with our clients 75% of the time. Must be able to travel to audit sites physically, ability to travel via private/public transportation and carry luggage, ability to walk and stand for 2+ hours/day when auditing. Primarily computer-based work and must be able to speak and listen in person and on the phone.

Work Environment

Home office and on-site client visits. Marine and food facilities during audits, and auditor assessment activities. Appropriate work attire and safety gear are expected (e.g., closed-toed shoes, field PPE, etc.).

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