Timber Compliance & Supply Chain Specialist

Hurford's; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hurford's is seeking an experienced specialist to manage the day-to-day due diligence of timber imports under Australia’s illegal logging framework. You will review supply chains, coordinate with overseas suppliers and Purchasing, and ensure documentation and certifications are up to date.

The role is office-based at our Yatala/Stapylton site, five days a week, with responsibility for maintaining records, managing purchase orders and supporting FSC/PEFC certification projects as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or higher in supply chain, logistics, or related field.
• 12+ months of hands-on experience in Australian timber-import due diligence.
• Experience with overseas suppliers and shipment deadlines.
• Strong analytical, written communication, and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Review regulated timber supply chains before purchase, including legality, traceability, certification and supporting documents.
• Maintain the timber import due-diligence system, including procedures, assessment records, review dates and supplier certification records.
• Clear regulated purchase orders once due-diligence issues are resolved and assess new suppliers and supply chains before onboarding.
• Work directly with overseas suppliers and Purchasing to obtain evidence and resolve documentation or supply-chain issues.
• Track regulated imports through to completion and improve the processes, records and monitoring used to manage them.
• Support FSC/PEFC certification and related supply-chain or shipping projects as required.

Skills

Supply chain analysis

Vendor management

Documentation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor degree or higher in supply chain management/logistics/related

Job description

Hurford's is seeking an experienced specialist to manage the day-to-day due diligence of timber imports under Australia’s illegal logging framework. You will review supply chains, coordinate with overseas suppliers and Purchasing, and ensure documentation and certifications are up to date.

The role is office-based at our Yatala/Stapylton site, five days a week, with responsibility for maintaining records, managing purchase orders and supporting FSC/PEFC certification projects as required.