Global Forestry Compliance Specialist (temporary contract)

Do you have experience of forestry compliance? Are you passionate about leading complex projects and getting involved in setting global strategies? Then read on!


Group Compliance department is part of the function “Quality Strategy and Compliance” at our Global Supply Chain organization. Within the function, we aim to make sure we deliver consistent product quality that our customers will love.
Group Compliance is responsible for setting legal requirements and routines for all products sold by the H&M Group, in all countries and channels in line with local legislation and a precautionary principle. This includes product safety, labelling, chemical- and physical test demands. By supporting several parts of our business with our expertise, we contribute to the overall customer experience.


We are eager to bring a Global Forestry Compliance Specialist onboard to be responsible for improving and implementing the current Global Forestry Compliance System and setting new forestry related routines and goals connected to forestry legislation.
Key responsibilities include:
Monitor current and upcoming global forest compliance regulations (e.g. Regulation on de-forestation free products); evaluate the information, set the importance and support the Global Sustainability team with the global strategy for the H&M Group.
Secure compliance for timber, timber related (e.g. paper) and non-timber (e.g. bamboo) products with legal (EUTR, Lacey Act, Australia Illegal logging Prohibition) requirements including conducting timber compliance risk assessments.
Together with the Global Sustainability team, manage global & regional projects and strategies to develop the H&M Group forestry agenda.
Provide training and support to other business teams within the H&M Group to support the achievement of forestry legislation related goals.
Collaborate with other business teams and functions (e.g. Sustainability, Production, Public Affairs) to meet the H&M Group forestry related goals and strategies.
Ensure all key stakeholders are kept up to date with the H&M’s Group Forestry Compliance System requirements.
Cooperate with relevant external parties like working groups, standardization organizations, authorities, and NGO’s.

Qualifications
We believe you are a communicative and driven team player who enjoys working with a variety of people, in an international environment. To succeed in this role, you are solutions-focused, curious, and structured with a collaborative “can-do” approach and an eye for details. You have a goal-oriented mindset and are eager to find great ways to drive results and have an impact.
Have a university degree in forestry, sustainability, engineering or equivalent.
Have at least 2 years work experience within forestry regulations and compliance.
Have an in-depth understanding of the forestry landscape and its importance for our business.
Good knowledge of Global Timber Compliance regulations (e.g. US Lacey Act, EUTR).
Have several years’ experience from project managing complex strategic projects in a cross-functional context including many stakeholders.
Experience in reading and evaluating regulations.
Experience turning complex information into user-friendly outputs.
Fluent in English, written and spoken.

Additional information
This is a full-time 12-months of temporary position.


If you feel that your experience, skills and ambitions are right for this role, please send your resume in English
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